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Olivo
Olivo is both a Spanish, Italian, and French surname and a masculine given name, and it referred to someone who grew olives. Notable people with the name include: Surname: *America Olivo (born 1978), American actress and singer *Brock Olivo (born 1976), American football player *Chi-Chi Olivo (1928–1977), Dominican Republic baseball player * Daniel Olivo (born 1989), American businessman and healthcare professional * Diomedes Olivo (1919–1977), Dominican Republic baseball player *Dora Olivo (born 1943), American politician * Frank Olivo, American politician *Horacio Olivo, Puerto Rican actor and comedian * Karen Olivo (born 1976), American actress *Miguel Olivo (born 1978), Dominican Republic baseball player *Raúl Olivo, Venezuelan actor * Renzo Olivo (born 1992), Argentine tennis player *Roberto Olivo (1914–2005), Venezuelan professional baseball umpire *Rosario Olivo (born 1940), Italian politician Given name: *Olivo Barbieri (born 1954), Italian artist and photographer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karen Olivo
Karen Olivo (born August 7, 1976) is an American stage and television actor, theater educator, and singer. In 2008, Olivo originated the role of Vanessa in ''In the Heights'' on Broadway. The following year, they won the 2009 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for their performance as Anita in a revival of ''West Side Story''. Olivo is the first and only actor to win a Tony Award for a performance in ''West Side Story''. From 2016 to 2017, Olivo portrayed the role of Angelica Schuyler in the Chicago production of ''Hamilton''. In 2019, Olivo originated the leading role of Satine in the Broadway adaptation of ''Moulin Rouge!'' and was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Early life Olivo was born on August 7, 1976, in the South Bronx, New York City. Olivo's father is of Puerto Rican and Native American descent, and their mother is of Dominican and Chinese descent. They were raised in Bartow, Florida. They attended the Lois Cowles Harrison ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miguel Olivo
Miguel Eduardo Olivo Peña (born July 15, 1978) is a Dominican former professional baseball player. He played as a catcher for several teams in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2002 to 2014. He also played in the Mexican League from 2014 to 2017. Professional career MLB Oakland Athletics Olivo was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Oakland Athletics in 1996 and played in the A's minor-league system through 2000. Chicago White Sox On December 13, 2000, he was traded to the Chicago White Sox as the player to be named later in an early trade for Chad Bradford. In July 2001, while playing for White Sox Class AA affiliate in Birmingham, Olivo was suspended for six games and barred from that year's All-Star Futures Game for using a corked bat. Olivo maintained the bat, which had an A's logo on it, had been given to him by a former teammate while playing in the Athletics system. He made his major league debut on September 15, 2002 with the White Sox and hit a home run in his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
America Olivo
America Athene Olivo (born January 5, 1978) is an American actress and singer best known as a member of the band Soluna, for her roles in the films ''Bitch Slap'' (2009), '' Friday the 13th'' (2009) and ''Maniac'' (2012), as well as starring in the Broadway musical '' Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark''. Personal life Born in Van Nuys, California, she has dual citizenship to the United States and Canada. Olivo is the daughter of Danica d'Hondt, of Belgian and Irish descent, Miss Canada in 1959, and winemaker Nello Olivo, of Italian and Basque descent. She is married to actor Christian Campbell. Career Music and modeling Olivo appeared on the cover of the June 2009 issue of ''Playboy'' magazine. Inside, she appears in seven fully nude photos, shot by fashion photographer Terry Richardson. Stage and screen The ''Soluna'' pilot opened many doors for Olivo, allowing her the opportunity to return to her roots in the theater when she performed the lead female role in a new musical ''H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brock Olivo
James Brockman Olivo (born June 24, 1976) is an American football coach and former player who is the tight ends coach at Washington University in St. Louis. Prior to his current job, he was the running backs coach for the Philadelphia Stars of the United States Football League (USFL). Previously, he was a running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) for four seasons. He then played in the Italian Football League. High school career Born in St. Louis, and raised in Hermann, Missouri, Olivo attended St. Francis Borgia Regional High School in Washington, Missouri, where he rushed for 5,030 yards and 70 touchdowns during his high school career. He led Borgia to an undefeated season and Missouri state championship in 1993, as well as being named the Gatorade "Player of the Year" in the state of Missouri. Education and college career Olivo attended the University of Missouri where he earned a degree in English literature. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dora Olivo
Dora F. Olivo was a Democratic former member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing the 27th District from 1997 to 2011, she succeeded Huey McCoulskey. She was defeated in the 2010 Democratic primary by Ron Reynolds, her fellow attorney. Olivo was also defeated in a comeback attempt in the 2012 general election in District 85 by the Republican Phil Stephenson, a certified public accountant from Wharton. Stephenson received 28,626 votes (58.3%) to Olivo's 20,435 (41.7%). Family Dora is married to her husband Victor Jr., and together they have two children: Victor, III, and Geraldo. Education Olivo obtained her Bachelor of Science in education from Texas A&M University, Kingsville. She later received her Master of Science in early childhood education from the University of Houston The University of Houston (UH) is a Public university, public research university in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1927, UH is a member of the University of Houston System and the L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olivo (Mexico City Metrobús)
Olivo is both a Spanish, Italian, and French surname and a masculine given name, and it referred to someone who grew olives. Notable people with the name include: Surname: * America Olivo (born 1978), American actress and singer * Brock Olivo (born 1976), American football player * Chi-Chi Olivo (1928–1977), Dominican Republic baseball player * Daniel Olivo (born 1989), American businessman and healthcare professional *Diomedes Olivo (1919–1977), Dominican Republic baseball player * Dora Olivo (born 1943), American politician *Frank Olivo, American politician * Horacio Olivo, Puerto Rican actor and comedian *Karen Olivo (born 1976), American actress * Miguel Olivo (born 1978), Dominican Republic baseball player * Raúl Olivo, Venezuelan actor *Renzo Olivo Renzo Olivo (; born 15 March 1992) is an Argentine professional tennis player. He competes mainly on the ATP Challenger Tour and ITF Futures, both in singles and doubles. He has a career-high singles ranking of World No. 78 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horacio Olivo
Horacio Olivo (1933 – July 24, 2016) was a Puerto Rican actor, comedian, and television/radio personality, as well as a classically trained singer. Born in Dorado, Puerto Rico, he got his start in show business in 1949 at long defunct WNEL as a radio soap opera actor. He graduated from the ''Instituto Comercial de Puerto Rico'', and studied for 3 years at the ''Puerto Rico Music Conservatory''. He participated in various Festival Casals concerts as a tenor in the chorus section. Olivo has also acted in various plays during the Puerto Rican and International Theatre Festivals, was the station announcer for all the WIPR stations (WIPR (AM), WIPR, WIPR-FM, and WIPR-TV), and acted in comedy TV shows like ''Como está la situación'', and ''Esto no tiene nombre'', produced by Tommy Muñiz. Horacio Olivo is perhaps better known as the booming voice behind Los Rayos Gamma. One of the Rayos Gamma's better known parodies was Olivo's hugely popular antagonistic ode to the U.S. Navy, base ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diomedes Olivo
Diomedes Antonio Olivo Maldonado (January 22, 1919 – February 15, 1977), nicknamed " Guayubin" for his hometown, was a Dominican professional baseball player and scout. The left-handed pitcher appeared in 85 Major League Baseball pitched over all or part of three seasons between and for the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals. He was the brother of fellow major leaguer Chi-Chi Olivo, and the father of major league pitcher Gilberto Rondón. Career Olivo was listed as tall and . Prior to his minor league and Major League career, Olivo spent many years playing in his native Dominican Republic. Diomedes Olivo posted a 55–29 win–loss record in the Double-A Mexican League from 1955–1959, then made his Major League debut with the Pirates at age 41 on September 5, 1960. His age at the time of his MLB debut is the oldest with the exception of Satchel Paige in the post-World War II era. In his first game, he pitched two scoreless innings of relief against the Milwaukee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chi-Chi Olivo
Federico Emilio Olivo Maldonado (March 28, 1928 – February 3, 1977) was a Dominican Republic, Dominican professional baseball baseball player, player who appeared in 96 games pitched, games in Major League Baseball as a relief pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves (1961; 1964–1966). Born in Guayubín, he threw and batted right-handed, and was listed as tall and . An older brother, Diomedes Olivo, Diomedes, was also a major league pitcher. Career "Chi-Chi" Olivo was 27 years old when he signed with the Milwaukee Braves prior to the 1955 season, and was 33 when he made his major league debut on June 5, 1961. He gave up a home run to the very first batter he faced, Jerry Lynch. He returned to the mound again the next day, and surrendered three earned runs in just a third of an inning. He pitched once more three days later, but would not return to the majors for another three years. He stumbled in his first two outings of 1964, but settled down substantially ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Olivo
Frank J. Olivo was alderman of the 13th ward of the City of Chicago. Early history Olivo grew up in Chicago; he attended St. Mary Star of the Sea grammar school and Hubbard High School. Aldermanic career As Alderman of the 13th ward, Olivo co-founded the Graffeti Removal Program designed to combat crime, and the Real Estate Anti-Solicitation Program to protect the value of homes. Olivo serves on seven committees: Aviation; Budget and Government Operations; Committees, Rules, and Ethics; Finance; License and Consumer Protection; Traffic Control and Safety, and Zoning. Olivo was the only alderman to report receiving gifts valued at more than $500 in 2006 on their required annual ethics disclosures. A die-hard White Sox fan, Olivo reported receiving: 68 Sox tickets valued at $2,556 and 22 "package passes" worth $308; 13 Chicago Bulls tickets valued at $1,315; $420 worth of St. Louis Cardinals tickets; $114 worth of Milwaukee Brewers tickets and 26 Chicago Cubs tickets and four pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roberto Olivo
Roberto Olivo (January 13, 1914 – June 22, 2005) was an international baseball umpire. He was born in Caracas, Venezuela. Olivo is regarded as one of the best umpires in Venezuelan baseball history. In a career that spanned 29 years, his fame spread among his colleagues in the Caribbean, Mexico and the United States, both for his proper personality and extensive knowledge of the game and its rules, earning the respect of players, managers, fans and baseball writers. A member of two Halls of Fame, he also umpired in two Baseball World Cups and several Caribbean Series. Olivo was inclined towards outdoor activities and sports since he was 16. At school level he participated in basketball, track and field, swimming and volleyball. After graduating, he briefly attempted to play semipro baseball, but turned to umpiring when he was asked to fill in for an umpire that did not show up to a game. In those days, only two umpires covered typical regular games, and a player with a reput ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olivo Barbieri
Olivo Barbieri (born 1954 in Carpi, Emilia-Romagna) is an Italian artist and photographer of urban environments. He is recognized for his innovative technique creating miniature still photography from actual landscapes by simulating shallow depth of field via the use of tilt-shift lens photography. Barbieri's technique simulates the shallow depth of field effect of macro photography by tilting the lens's angle to the back plane of the camera, which creates a gradual blurring at the top and bottom edges, or left and right edges of the filmed image. The technique is called ''selected focus'' and the effect is that a picture of an actual city looks like the picture of a model. Career Barbieri began his career in photography studying at DAMS (Drama, Art and Music Studies) at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities of the University of Bologna. After 1971, his interest in photography grew and, initially, he focused his research on artificial lighting. In 1978, he took part in several exhib ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
