Varela Hermanos
Varela is a Spanish and Portuguese surname of Galician origin. Notable people with the surname include: * Abigail Varela (born 1948), Venezuelan artist * Adilson Tavares Varela (born 1988), footballer * Adrián Varela (born 1984), Mexican reality show contestant * Adriana Varela (born 1952), Argentine tango singer * Alan Varela (born 2001), Argentine footballer * Alberto Varela (born 1940), Uruguayan fencer * Alejandro Varela (born 1979), Spanish footballer * Alfredo Varela (other), several people *Amancio (footballer), full name Amancio Amaro Varela (born 1939), Spanish footballer * Ângelo Varela (born 1980), Portuguese footballer *Antonio María Rouco Varela (born 1936), Spanish Catholic cardinal * Armando Varela (born 1997), East Timorese footballer * Benjamin Varela (born 1955), Puerto Rican wrestler * Blanca Varela (1926–2009), Peruvian poet *Brianna Varela, see List of ''Survivor'' (American TV series) contestants *Bruno Varela (born 1994), Portuguese footballer * ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Abigail Varela
Abigail Varela (born February 9, 1948) is a Venezuelan visual artist. He is best known for bronze sculptures representing Pre-Columbian art, pre-Columbian of abstract feminine figures interpreted in modern style in poses that suggest motion. Career Varela began his art education under Japanese ceramist Hiroshi Kawagiri followed by courses at art schools in Caracas. Varela produces flat silhouetted large sculptures, evolving into classic cast bronzes with a polished dark finish. Other works are made in solid aluminum. Varela's favorite theme is feminity in bulky shapes that somehow manage to suggest lightness and movement. His shapes have been likened to those of the Venus of Willendorf. A touch of humor inhabits many of Varela's sculptures. Achievements Varela's art is noted in Venezuela and beyond. His work has been exhibited in New York (Katharina Rich Perlow Gallery), London (Cynthia Bourne Gallery), San Salvador (Galería Espacio), Coral Gables (Galería Freites-Revilla) and ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Conny Varela
José Manuel "Conny" Varela Fernández (born February 13, 1954) is a Puerto Rican politician affiliated with the Popular Democratic Party (PPD). He has been a member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives since 1997 representing District 32. Early years and studies Varela was born on February 13, 1954 in Cayey. He studied in Notre Dame College of Caguas and graduated from Miguel Meléndez Muñoz High School, where he received a medal for leadership. Varela completed a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Puerto Rico, graduating magna cum laude in 1974. In 1977, he received a Juris Doctor from the University of Puerto Rico School of Law. During his first year studying there, he served as president of his class. During his last year, he worked at the Puerto Rico Department of Justice, specifically at the Office of the District Attorney. Professional career From 1977 to 1996, Varela was a partner in the Varela & Varela law firm. In 1978, he worke ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Félix Varela
Félix Varela y Morales (November 20, 1788 – February 18, 1853) was a Cuban Catholic priest and independence leader who is regarded as a notable figure in the Catholic Church in both his native Cuba and the United States, where he also served. Life Varela was born in Havana, Cuba, then still part of New Spain, and grew up in St. Augustine, Florida, the grandson of Lieutenant Bartolomé Morales, the commander of military forces in Spanish Florida, who was stationed there and who helped to raise Felix after the death of his mother in childbirth. As a teenager, he refused his grandfather's offer to send him to a military academy in Spain, returning to Cuba, where he studied to become a priest at San Carlos and San Ambrosio Seminary in Havana, the only seminary in Cuba. He also studied at the University of Havana. At the age of 23, he was ordained in the Cathedral of Havana for the Diocese of San Cristóbal de la Habana. Joining the seminary faculty within a year of his ordinatio ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Felipe Varela
Felipe Varela is a Spanish fashion designer. Early career Felipe Varela studied design and pattern design at Esmod, Esmod College in Paris. He went on to stud yHaute Couture and Textiles at the I.F.M., where he was awarded with the Oscar for Young Designer. As a student in Paris, Varela worked for international fashion houses such as Kenzo Takada, Kenzo, Dior, Thierry Mugler, Lanvin (clothing), Lanvin, Angelo Tarlazzi and Torrente, the Dumb Arm of the Law, Torrente. Felipe Varela brand In January 1996 he arrived in Madrid, where he set up his eponymous branFelipe Varela brand In 1996, he started showing his creations at the Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week. In 1998, he opened his first Madrid store, on the street José Ortega y Gasset 30. In 2000, he opened a chain of Felipe Varela boutiques in El Corte Inglés department stores. In 2016 as a part of the 20th anniversary of the brand, Felipe Varela made a comeback to Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week with a collection called Crystal Army ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Federico Varela
Federico Nicolás Varela Escudero (born 7 May 1996) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Phoenix Rising FC in the USL Championship. Club career Varela was born in Buenos Aires, but moved to Viveiro, Galicia at early age and started his career at Viveiro CF's youth setup. He subsequently finished his formation with Celta de Vigo, but moved to Stade Nyonnais in August 2014. Varela made his senior debut on 24 September 2014, starting in a 3–1 home loss against FC Köniz. He scored his first goal for the club on 8 November, but in a 2–1 home defeat to SC Brühl. He left the club after three goals in 21 appearances in all competitions. On 29 January 2015, Varela joined FC Porto and was immediately assigned to the reserves. He made his debut on 15 August, coming on as a second-half substitute for João Graça in a 2–1 away win against CD Santa Clara. On 21 January 2018, Varela was loaned to Primeira Liga side Portimonense S. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Fagundes Varela
Luís Nicolau Fagundes Varela (August 17, 1841 – February 18, 1875) was a Brazilian Romantic poet, adept of the "Ultra-Romanticism" movement. He is patron of the 11th chair of the Brazilian Academy of Letters. Biography Luís Nicolau Fagundes Varela was born in Rio Claro in 1841, to Emiliano Fagundes Varela and Emília de Andrade. He spent most of his childhood at the farm where he was born, later moving to innumerous places, among them the city of Catalão, Goiás, where he met Bernardo Guimarães. Returning to Rio de Janeiro, he lived in Angra dos Reis and Petrópolis, where he concluded his primary and secondary studies. In 1859, he went to São Paulo and, in 1862, he enrolled at the Largo de São Francisco Law School, but abandoned it to dedicate himself to the literature and to the bohemianism. He published his first poetry book, ''Noturnas'', one year before. He married a circus artist from Sorocaba, Alice Guilhermina Luande. This provoked a scandal in his family an ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Euclides Varela
Euclides Varela (born 6 April 1982) is a Cape Verdean long-distance runner. Career Varela first competed for Cape Verde at the 2003 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Birmingham where he placed 21st in heats of the 3000 metres in a time of 8:29.10. Seven months later at the 2003 All-Africa Games in Abuja, Nigeria, he finished 13th in the 5000 metres with a time of 14:53.83. In March 2004 at the World Indoor Championships in Budapest, Varela recorded his personal best time in the 3000 metres with an 8:19.17, a then national record. Five months at the 2004 Ibero-American Championships in Athletics in Huelva, Varela finished 9th in the 5000 metres with PB of 14:26.37. At the 2006 Lusophony Games in Macau, he completed in the half marathon which was won by his fellow countryman Nelson Cruz. Some four years later, at the 2010 Ibero-American Championships in San Fernando, Spain Varela place 10th in the 5000 metres in 15:29.61. At the 2010 edition of the São Silvestre da Amadora in L ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Erika Varela
Erika Haydee Varela Huerta (born 3 April 1994) is a Mexican racing cyclist. She rode in the women's road race at the 2015 UCI Road World Championships. Major results ;2014 : 2nd Road race, National Road Championships ;2015 : 1st Road race, National Road Championships : 4th Overall Vuelta Internacional Femenina a Costa Rica ::1st Points classification ::1st Stages 1 & 4 ;2016 : 1st Stage 4 Vuelta Internacional Femenina a Costa Rica : 6th Clasico FVCiclismo Corre Por la VIDA : 8th Copa Federación Venezolana de Ciclismo The Copa Federación Venezolana de Ciclismo (also known as the Copa Ciudad de Valencia) is an elite men's and women's professional one-day road bicycle race held in Venezuela Venezuela (; ), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezue ... References External links * 1994 births Living people Mexican female cyclists Place of birth missing (living people) 21st-century Mexican women 21st-century Mexican people {{Mexico-cycling-b ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Enrique Bermúdez Varela
Enrique () is the Spanish variant of the given name Heinrich of Germanic origin. Equivalents in other languages are Henry (English), Enric (Catalan), Enrico (Italian), Henrik (Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian), Heinrich (German), Hendrik, Henk (Dutch), Henri (French), and Henrique (Portuguese). Common nicknames of Enrique are Kiki, Kiko, Kike, Rick, Ricky, and Quique. Enrique is also a surname. A variant surname is '' Enriquez'' (son of Enrique). Notable people with the name include: Given name * Enrique of Malacca (fl. 1511–1521), Malay slave who may have been the first person to travel around the world * Enrique Aguirre (born 1979), Argentine athlete * Enrique Álvarez Félix (1934–1996), Mexican actor * Enrique Bolaños (1928–2021), President of Nicaragua from 2002 to 2007 * Enrique Bunbury (born 1967), Spanish singer and band member of Heroes Del Silencio * Enrique Campos (born 1961), Venezuelan road bicycle racer * Enrique Castillo (born 1949), American ac ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Eduardo Varela
Eduardo Varela is a Mexican journalist who works as commentator for ESPN Deportes and ESPN Latin America. Born in Mexico City Mexico City ( es, link=no, Ciudad de México, ; abbr.: CDMX; Nahuatl: ''Altepetl Mexico'') is the capital and largest city of Mexico, and the most populous city in North America. One of the world's alpha cities, it is located in the Valley o ..., Varela graduated with a degree in journalism from the school of journalism at Carlos Septien Garcia, Mexico's top university for journalism. He began work in 1994 at ESPN. His commentary duties include the NFL, college football, and tennis. References Living people ESPN Latin America National Football League announcers Canadian Football League announcers College football announcers Tennis commentators Major League Baseball broadcasters Year of birth missing (living people) {{Mexico-journalist-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Edgar Varela (baseball)
Edgar Jose Varela (born August 9, 1980) is an American professional baseball coach. He was the hitting coach for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2020 to 2021. Career Varela attended San Gabriel High School in San Gabriel, California. He was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 38th round of the 1998 MLB draft, but did not sign and attended Los Angeles City College and California State University, Long Beach. He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 31st round of the 2002 MLB draft. Varela played in the White Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Florida Marlins organizations from 2002 through 2006. Varela joined the Pittsburgh Pirates organization in 2008. He served as a coach for the GCL Pirates (2008), West Virginia Power (2009, 2010, and 2012), State College Spikes (2011), and Bradenton Marauders (2013). He served as the manager of the Bristol Pirates from 2014 through 2016. He then served as the Pirates Latin American hitting coordinator in 2017. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Daniela Varela
Flor de Lis is a Portuguese folk music group which represented Portugal at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia, following their victory in the 45th edition of Festival da Canção, with the song " Todas as ruas do amor" ( en, All the streets of love). It qualified for the final from the first semi final where it finished 15th. Biography The beginnings The beginnings of Flor de Lis are closely linked to Pedro Marques' participation as a percussionist in the "Adufe" project, first conceived by José Salgueiro as an attraction for Expo-98, and which focussed on traditional Portuguese instruments. The resulting success led to several national and international events being held between 1999 and 2000, unearthing musician Pedro Marques' desire to explore the vast wealth of Portuguese music in conjunction with musical elements from other parts of the world. The project began to take shape in 2001, with the participation of several musicians in recording session ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |