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Xiomara Moreno
Xiomara may refer to: *Xiomara (given name), female given name of Spanish origin *Xiomara (genus), zoological genus in the family of Ichneumonidae People with given name Xiomara *Xiomara Alfaro (1930–2018), Cuban soprano *Xiomara Blandino (born 1984), Miss Nicaragua 2007 *Xiomara Castro (born 1959), also called Xiomara de Zelaya, Honduran politician, and wife of deposed President Manuel Zelaya *Xiomara De Oliver (born 1967), Canadian artist *Xiomara Griffith (born 1969), Venezuelan female judoka *Xiomara Laugart, Cuban singer, New York-based *Xiomara Reyes, principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre *Xiomara Rivero (born 1968), retired Cuban athlete who competed in the javelin throw *Xiomara Villanueva, a character on The CW series ''Jane the Virgin'' *, Colombian host of the children's program, ''Nubeluz ''Nubeluz'' was a Peruvian children's show airing from 1990 to 1996. The show was produced by Peru's Panamericana Television and aired through its nationwide network (Channel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xiomara (given Name)
Xiomara is a feminine Spanish given name, which is probably of Guanche ancestry that can be compared with Guacimara or , which share the same suffixes. It is also less likely a variant of '' Guiomar'' and derived from the German name ''Wigmar'', which means "battle ready" or "battle famous" (also a homophone of the Guanche toponym Güímar) or derived from ''uuiu'' (cf. gwiw) which means ''worthy'' in Old Breton and ''marc'h'' (cf. marc'h) which means ''horse'' in Breton. In the United States it ranked 986th place in names for female newborns in 2010. U.S. Social Security Administration. Notable people with the name include: * (1930–2018), Cuban singer * [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xiomara (genus)
Xiomara may refer to: * Xiomara (given name), female given name of Spanish origin * ''Xiomara'' (genus), zoological genus in the family of Ichneumonidae People with given name Xiomara *Xiomara Alfaro (1930–2018), Cuban soprano * Xiomara Blandino (born 1984), Miss Nicaragua 2007 *Xiomara Castro (born 1959), also called Xiomara de Zelaya, Honduran politician, and wife of deposed President Manuel Zelaya * Xiomara De Oliver (born 1967), Canadian artist *Xiomara Griffith (born 1969), Venezuelan female judoka *Xiomara Laugart, Cuban singer, New York-based *Xiomara Reyes, principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre * Xiomara Rivero (born 1968), retired Cuban athlete who competed in the javelin throw * Xiomara Villanueva, a character on The CW series ''Jane the Virgin'' *, Colombian host of the children's program, ''Nubeluz ''Nubeluz'' was a Peruvian children's show airing from 1990 to 1996. The show was produced by Peru's Panamericana Television and aired through its nationwide netw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xiomara Alfaro
Xiomara Alfaro (May 11, 1930 – June 24, 2018) was a Cuban coloratura soprano. Her interpretation of Cuban composer and pianist Ernesto Lecuona's "Siboney" was the composer's favorite. Early life Alfaro was born in Havana. She was a musical child, and won a contest for young singers sponsored by Radio Suaritos; she regularly appeared on Radio Suaritos broadcasts, which led to further opportunities. Her sister Olympia Alfaro was also known a singer. Career Alfaro was a star of the Cuban music scene of the 1950s. She was in the original cast of ''Batamú'' (1951), a musical revue by Obdulio Morales''.'' She became famous as a singer of bolero music, with a clear, strong soprano voice well suited to the genre. She was known as "El Ruiseñor de la Cancion" (The Nightingale of Music) and as "La Alondra de la Cancion" (The Lark of Music). Alfaro's film appearances included a vocal performance alongside the Katherine Dunham dancers in ''Mambo (film), Mambo'' (1954), and a role in '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xiomara Blandino
Xiomara Blandino (born September 10, 1984) is a Nicaraguan architecture student who held the title of Miss Nicaragua 2007. She participated in the Miss Universe 2007 contest representing Nicaragua and made it to the semifinals. She placed 10th overall where Miss Japan Riyo Mori (born December 24, 1986) is a Japanese actress, dancer, model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 2007 in Mexico City. Personal life An only child, Riyo Mori began dancing at the age of 4. She has studied at Quinte Ballet School of ... went on to win the title. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Blandino, Xiomara 1984 births Miss Universe 2007 contestants People from Managua Living people Nicaraguan beauty pageant winners ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xiomara Castro
Iris Xiomara Castro Sarmiento (; born 30 September 1959), also known as Xiomara Castro de Zelaya, is a Honduran politician who is the 56th president of Honduras, in office since January 2022. She is the country's first female president, having earlier served as first lady during the presidency of her husband Manuel Zelaya. Castro grew up in Tegucigalpa and studied business administration. She married Manuel Zelaya in 1976 and became active in the women's section of the Liberal Party of Honduras. She became the country's first lady in 2006 following her husband's victory in the 2005 presidential election. Castro became involved in the National Popular Resistance Front after the 2009 coup d'état which resulted in the end of her husband's presidency. She was nominated as the presidential candidate of the left-wing Liberty and Refoundation (LIBRE) party at the 2013 election, finishing runner-up to National Party candidate Juan Orlando Hernández and outpolling Liberal candidat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xiomara De Oliver
Xiomara De Oliver (born 1967) is a Canadian-born Black artist. She is known for her paintings, which explore the concerns of Black women. She is based in Marina del Rey, California. Biography Xiomara De Oliver was born in 1967 in Grand Forks, British Columbia in Canada. She attended California State University, Sacramento, and graduated in 1988 with a degree in criminal law. In 1997, De Oliver graduated with a degree in studio art and environmental art from New York University (NYU). In 2006 De Oliver was the recipient of a Joan Mitchell Foundation grant. De Oliver's artwork explores the physical and political condition of Black and African American women. She often paints in an abstract expressionist-style. Her work is included in public museum collections including Museum of Modern Art, and the Studio Museum in Harlem The Studio Museum in Harlem is an American art museum devoted to the work of artists of African descent. The museum's galleries are currently closed in prep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xiomara Griffith
Xiomara Yolanda Griffith Mahon (born September 13, 1969) is a female judoka from Venezuela. She competed for her native South American country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992. Griffith won a total of three medals at the Pan American Games The Pan American Games (also known colloquially as the Pan Am Games) is a continental multi-sport event in the Americas featuring summer sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The competition is held ... in the 1990s. References * 1969 births Living people Venezuelan female judoka Judoka at the 1992 Summer Olympics Judoka at the 1996 Summer Olympics Judoka at the 2000 Summer Olympics Judoka at the 1991 Pan American Games Judoka at the 1995 Pan American Games Judoka at the 1999 Pan American Games Olympic judoka for Venezuela Pan American Games silver medalists for Venezuela Pan American Games bronze medalists for Venezuela Pan American Games medalists in judo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xiomara Laugart
Xiomara Laugart Sánchez is a Cuban singer currently based in New York City. Before emigrating to the United States, Laugart had an extensive career performing ''nueva trova'' music in Cuba and she has recorded over 17 albums. Early life Xiomara Laugart was born in the Guantanamo province of Cuba. She attended college and pursued a degree in Economics, then began her musical career through the ''nueva trova'' musical political protest movement, which was popular throughout the 1960s and 1990s. 2003–05: Yerba Buena Originally based in New York, Laugart was a founding member and lead singer of the Afro-Latin band, Yerba Buena. 2007–08: ''Celia: The Life and Music of Celia Cruz'' In 2007, Laugart was cast as Celia Cruz in the Off-Broadway musical, ''Celia: The Life and Music of Celia Cruz'', a tribute to the life of the late Cuban-American singer. Celia ran at New World Stages in New York, New York from September 26, 2007 until May 25, 2008. During that tour period, the musica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xiomara Reyes
Xiomara Reyes (born October 28, 1973, in Havana, Cuba) is a former principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre. After retiring from performing she was appointed the Head of School of The Washington Ballet School. Training and Career Born in Cuba, Reyes trained at Havana Vocational School of Ballet and the Cuban National Ballet School, where she studied with Loipa Araujo. While in school, Reyes performed lead roles in ''The Three Musketeers'' at 15, ''Don Quixote'' at 16, and ''Coppelia'' at 17. Following graduation, she danced as a soloist with La Joven Guardia, the second company of Cuban National Ballet, under the direction of Laura Alonso who continued to cast her in leading roles with the ensemble. Soon afterwards she joined Cuban National Ballet. In 1994, after two years with the company, she was invited to perform as Giselle with the Royal Ballet of Flanders. Reyes accepted the offer and spent her next seven years dancing in Belgium, rising to the rank of first soloist. D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xiomara Rivero
Xiomara Rivero Azcuy (born 24 December 1968 in Guane, Pinar del Río) is a retired track and field athlete from Cuba, who competed in the javelin throw The javelin throw is a track and field event where the javelin, a spear about in length, is thrown. The javelin thrower gains momentum by running within a predetermined area. Javelin throwing is an event of both the men's decathlon and the .... Her personal best throw is 65.29 metres from March 2001. at Sports-Reference.com. International competitions References * Actualmente es entrenadora del equipo nacional minusválido cubano 1968 births[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xiomara Villanueva
''Jane the Virgin'' is an American satirical romantic comedy-drama telenovela . It premiered on The CW on October 13, 2014. The series was developed by Jennie Snyder Urman. The following is a list of characters who have appeared over the various seasons since the series' premiere. Main characters Overview ;Notes Jane Villanueva Jane Gloriana Villanueva (Gina Rodriguez) is a devoted Catholic who has vowed to her grandmother, Alba, to preserve her virginity until marriage. She is engaged to Michael Cordero. Due to a mix-up at the gynecologist's clinic, Jane finds herself accidentally artificially inseminated with the sperm of Rafael Solano, who also happens to be the owner of the hotel at which Jane works. Jane's relationship with Michael begins to deteriorate as she grows closer to Rafael over the course of her pregnancy. The two soon enter into a relationship, but split shortly before the baby is born. Over the course of the first season, Jane also becomes acquainted with her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nubeluz
''Nubeluz'' was a Peruvian children's show airing from 1990 to 1996. The show was produced by Peru's Panamericana Television and aired through its nationwide network (Channel 5 in Lima), who credit the General Production to Rochi Hernandez. The show was written by Alonso Alegria, Maritza Kirchhausen, Catalina Lohmann, Clara María Cavagnaro and Fernando Gagliuffi, and was usually hosted by two or three young girls called ''Dalinas'' (a possible portmanteau of "dama linda", or "pretty lady" in English). History Nubeluz's main contribution to the genre was the creation of an alternative world made of 'nube' (cloud) and 'luz' (light), with its own language, called 'glúfico', and its own peculiar manners and customs, where two weekly fiestas were held (the terms 'program' or 'show' were never used). Nubeluz featured several competitions between children (and even adults on occasion) divided into two colored teams, always red and yellow, plus songs and dances, some with overt message ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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