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Azucena Sánchez Benito
Azucena may refer to: * Azucena (name) (includes a list of people bearing that name) * ''Azucena'' (TV series), a Venezuelan telenovela * Azucena, Louisiana, a community in the United States * Azucena, a gypsy, character in Verdi's opera '' Il trovatore'' * ''Azucena'' or ''asocena'', a euphemism and a play-on-words for the illegal dog meat trade in the Philippines * ''Azucena'' (film), a 2000 Filipino drama film inspired by the illegal dog meat trade in the Philippines * ''Azucena'', a 2005 Romanian film directed by Mircea Mureșan See also * Açucena {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azucena (name)
Azucena is a Spanish surname and a feminine given name meaning " madonna lily", a flower that is a symbol of Mary, mother of Jesus. Notable people with the name include: Given name * Azucena Arbeleche (born 1970), Uruguayan economist, professor and civil servant * Azucena Berrutti (born 1929), Uruguayan politician * Azucena Díaz (born 1982), Spanish runner * Azucena Galettini (born 1981), Argentine writer and translator * Azucena Grajo Uranza (1929–2012), Filipino novelist * Azucena Hernández (1960–2019), Spanish actress * Azucena Maizani (1902–1970), Argentine tango singer, composer and actress * Azucena Mora (born 1945), Ecuadorian actress * Azucena Sánchez Benito (born 1978), Spanish cyclist * Azucena Uresti (born 1978), Mexican journalist * Azucena Vera-Perez (1917–2014), Filipino film producer * Azucena Villaflor (1924–1977), Argentine social activist * Norma Azucena Rodríguez Zamora, Mexican politician Surname * Cesario Azucena (1938–2021), Filipino ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azucena (TV Series)
''Azucena'' is a Venezuelan telenovela written by María Antonieta Gómez and Édgar Mejías and produced by Radio Caracas Televisión in 1984. The series lasted only 32 episodes, and was distributed internationally by RCTV International. Grecia Colmenares and Javier Vidal starred as the main protagonists. Synopsis Azucena is a humble young woman from the poor side of town who sees her wedding plans to Rodolfo, a rich young man, crumble. His family does not accept this marriage due to the difference in social background. A family debt makes Rodolfo marry Brenda Mirabal and Azucena decides to marry an old boyfriend in spite of the fact that she is expecting Rodolfo’s baby, who is not aware of the truth. Through terrible conflicts this couple continue to fight for their love until, in spite of doubts, pain and betrayal, it triumphs. Cast *Grecia Colmenares as Azucena Rodríguez * Javier Vidal as Rodolfo Itriago *Romelia Agüero as Renata San Lucas * Gladys Caceres as Trinita *A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azucena, Louisiana
Azucena is an Unincorporated area#United States, unincorporated community in Tensas Parish, Louisiana, United States. History Azucena was named after Azucena Plantation, which likely took its name from a character in Verdi's opera ''Il trovatore''. References Unincorporated communities in Tensas Parish, Louisiana Unincorporated communities in Louisiana {{Louisiana-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dog Meat
Dog meat, also known as fragrant meat or simply fragrant, is the meat derived from dogs. Historically human consumption of dog meat has been recorded in many parts of the world. In the 21st century, dog meat is consumed to a limited extent in Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Ghana, Laos, Nigeria, South Korea, Switzerland, and Vietnam. In these areas, the legality of dog meat consumption varies with some nations permitting it or lacking a nationwide ban. It was estimated in 2014 that worldwide, 25 million dogs were eaten each year by humans. Some cultures view the consumption of dog meat as part of their traditional, ritualistic, or day-to-day cuisine, and other cultures consider consumption of dog meat a Food taboo, taboo, even where it had been consumed in the past. Opinions also vary drastically across different regions within different countries. Historical practices Mesoamerica Aztecs In the Aztec Empire, Mexican hairless dogs were bred for many purposes. Herná ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azucena (film)
''Azucena'' is a 2000 Filipino drama film directed by Carlos Siguion-Reyna. The film stars Ricky Davao, Glydel Mercado, Dante Rivero and Alessandra de Rossi on her theatrical debut. This also marks Anjanette Abayari's final theatrical appearance, albeit on a special participation role. Plot Lily (Alessandra) lives with her father Tomas (Ricky) and stepmother (Glydel). Her parents sell Lily's aging dog, whom she calls her best friend, to Teban (Dante) for dog meat and ''asocena''. Lily, however, convinces Teban to return her dog and then begins a friendship with him. This causes the ire of her friends and family. Teban becomes her surrogate father, who supports her for her needs. Cast * Ricky Davao as Tomas * Glydel Mercado as Sonia * Dante Rivero as Teban * Alessandra de Rossi as Lily * Anjanette Abayari as Lily's mother * Tony Mabesa as Tomas' boss * Romy Romulo as Mario * Mon Confiado as Policeman * Allen Dizon as Policeman * Richard Joson as Policeman * Crispin Pineda as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mircea Mureșan
Mircea Mureșan (11 November 1928 – 24 April 2020) was a Romanian film director. He directed 22 films between 1961 and 2004. Mureșan won the prize for Best First Work at the 1966 Cannes Film Festival for the film ''Răscoala''. Born in Sibiu, he attended from 1939 to 1947 the Gheorghe Lazăr High School in his native city. He then played at the State Theatre of Sibiu for four years, after which he went to Bucharest to pursue his studies, graduating from the Institute of Film I.L. Caragiale in 1955. His film career, which began with film adaptations, gradually reoriented towards comedy, with rare trips into documentaries. From 1974 to 1989 Mureșan was vice-president of the Romanian Filmmakers Association. In 2002, he was awarded by then-President Ion Iliescu the National Order of Faithful Service, Knight rank. He was married to actress . He died in Bucharest in 2020, aged 91, and was buried in the city's Bellu Cemetery. Filmography * ''Toamna se numără bobocii' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
