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Margarida Machado
Margarida is a Portuguese language, Portuguese female given name, which is a variant of the name Margaret, and which also means "Asteraceae, daisy flower" in Portuguese language, Portuguese.''Behind the Name''"Given Name Margarida". Retrieved on 28 January 2016. The given name may refer to: *Margarida Cabral de Melo (1570–1631), Portuguese noblewoman *Margarida Cordeiro (born 1939), Portuguese film director *Margarida Gironella (1886–1964), Catalan anarchist *Margarida Teresa da Silva e Orta (1711–1793), Brazilian author *Margarida de Abreu (1915–2006), Portuguese choreographer *Margarida Marante (1959–2012), Portuguese journalist *Margarida Moura (born 1993), Portuguese tennis player *Margarida Penha-Lopes (born 1964), Portuguese Historical Sciences professor *Margarida Vila-Nova (born 1983), Portuguese actress *Margarida Xirgu (1888–1969), Spanish actress *Margarida Zelle (1876–1917), Dutch dancer and spy known as Mata Hari *Jorge José Emiliano dos Santos (1954� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margarita
A margarita is a cocktail consisting of tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Some margarita recipes include simple syrup as well and are often served with salt on the rim of the glass. Margaritas can be served either shaken with ice (on the rocks), without ice (straight up), or blended with ice (frozen margarita). Most Bar (establishment), bars serve margaritas in a stepped-diameter variant of a cocktail glass or champagne coupe called a margarita glass. The margarita is one of the world's most popular cocktails and the most popular tequila-based cocktail. Origin The history of the margarita is shrouded in mystery and folklore due to its numerous origin stories. According to cocktail historian David Wondrich, the margarita is related to the brandy daisy (''margarita'' is Spanish for "daisy"), remade with tequila instead of brandy. (Daisies are a family of cocktails that include a base spirit, liqueur, and citrus. A Sidecar (cocktail), sidecar and gin daisy are other related drink ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margarida Moura
Margarida Moura (born 30 July 1993 in Porto) is a former Portuguese tennis Tennis is a List of racket sports, racket sport that is played either individually against a single opponent (singles (tennis), singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles (tennis), doubles). Each player uses a tennis racket st ... player. She won two doubles titles on the ITF Circuit in her career. On 11 June 2012, she reached her best singles ranking of world No. 719. On 15 April 2013, she peaked at No. 504 in the WTA doubles rankings. Playing for the Portugal Fed Cup team, Moura has a 0–3 win–loss record. ITF Circuit finals Doubles: 4 (2 titles, 2 runner-ups) Fed Cup participation Singles Doubles References * * * 1993 births Living people Sportspeople from Porto Portuguese female tennis players 21st-century Portuguese sportswomen {{Portugal-tennis-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Names Derived From Gemstones
A given is a statement or a condition assumed to be true or known, often to explain or give an example of something; for related topics, see: * Presumption (in law) * Axiom (in formal logic) * Givenness (in discourse) * Conditional probability, usually expressed using the term "given" Given may also refer to: Places * Given, Iran, or Givan, a village in West Azerbaijan, Iran * Given, West Virginia, a settlement in the United States People with the surname * Josiah Given, American judge in the Iowa Supreme Court * Leslie E. Given, American Justice for the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia * Shay Given (born 1976), Irish footballer * Thelma Given (1896–1977), American violinist Media and entertainment * "Given", a song by Seether from ''Karma and Effect'' * ''Given'' (manga), a Japanese boys' love manga series ** ''Given'' (anime), the anime of the manga series ** ''Given'' (2020 film), a 2020 animated film based on the series ** ''Given'' (2024 film), the sequel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clésio Moreira Dos Santos
Clésio Moreira dos Santos (born 8 January 1958), better known as Margarida (daisy), is a Brazilian football referee, known for his over-the-top style that made him famous on YouTube. In 1988 his training as a referee started. In 1992, he had the idea to create an atypical referee persona. He developed his style until 1994, finding inspiration in the original ''Margarida'' Jorge José Emiliano dos Santos, Roberto Nunes Morgado, Alvir Renzi and Armando Marques. His trademarks are evocative movements and effeminate mannerisms. He started to wear pink shirts to add another dimension to his role and as an innovation for the visibility of the referee. Most of all, however, he wants to portray having fun in his role. He started refereeing in his peculiar style in 1994 after a game in the second league of the Campeonato Catarinense de Futebol in the state of Santa Catarina. He was then hired for four games from a Florianópolis team against a Mexican team. The following year he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jorge José Emiliano Dos Santos
Jorge José Emiliano dos Santos (19 March 1954 – 21 January 1995) also known by his nickname, Margarida (meaning ''Daisy'', in English) was a Brazilian football referee, known for his flamboyant style. He is recognized as an iconic figure in Brazilian football and was one of the first openly gay referees in Brazil. Early life Jorge José Emiliano dos Santos was born on 19 March 1954 in Rio de Janeiro.Ivan Maurício: ''90 MINUTOS DE SABEDORIA: A FILOSOFIA DO FUTEBOL EM FRASES INESQUECIVEIS'', Editora Garamond, 2002, , p. 114 () He was raised in Copacabana. He learned at the age of 13 to officiate football games from watching pick-up games on the beach. His childhood idol was Armando Marques. Career After serving as a referee for lower level matches on the beach and in stadiums, dos Santos began refereeing bigger tournaments such as the 1988 Taça Guanabara. He was known for his "no-nonsense" style. He stated in an interview on 25 March 1988 with ''Placar'' that "I do ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margarida Zelle
Margaretha Geertruida MacLeod (, ; 7 August 187615 October 1917), better known by the stage name Mata Hari ( , ; , ), was a Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan who was convicted of being a spy for Germany during World War I. She was executed by firing squad in France. The idea of a beautiful exotic dancer using her powers of seduction as a spy made her name synonymous with the ''femme fatale''. Mata Hari's story has inspired books, films, and other works. It has been said that she was convicted and condemned because the French Army needed a scapegoat,Howe, Russel Warren (1986). ''Mata Hari: The True Story. New York: Dodd, Mead and Company.'' pp. x–xi, 285. and that the files used to secure her conviction contained falsifications. Some have even stated that she could not have been a spy and was innocent. Early life Margaretha Geertruida Zelle was born 7 August 1876 in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, to Antje van der Meulen (1842–1891) and her husband, Adam Zelle (1840–1910). She ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margarida Xirgu
Margarita Xirgu Subirá ( ; 18 June 1888 – 25 April 1969) was a Spanish stage actress, who was greatly popular throughout her country and Latin America. A friend of the poet Federico García Lorca, she was forced into exile during Francisco Franco's dictatorship of Spain, but continued her work in the United States. Notable plays in which she appeared include '' Como tú me deseas'', ''La casa de Bernarda Alba'', and '' Mariana Pineda''. An opera, '' Ainadamar'', by the composer Osvaldo Golijov and playwright David Henry Hwang, based on Xirgu's life and her association with Lorca, was premiered in 2003. A recording of the work released in 2006 on the Deutsche Grammophon label (Catalog #642902) won the 2007 Grammy Award for Best Classical Contemporary Composition and Best Opera Recording. Early and personal life Born in Molins de Rei in 1888, her family moved first to Girona in 1890 and finally to Barcelona in 1896. In 1910 she married Josep Arnall. Career Xirgu's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margarida Vila-Nova
Margarida Vila-Nova (born 6 June 1983) is a Portuguese actress. She had her first appearances in television in the programs of Filipe La Féria for RTP (1990 - Grande Noite, 1994 - Cabaret). She received formation in the theater with Michael Margotta (2002). In the salient theater the work with the producer António Pires, in "Death of Romeu and Julieta", based on the workmanship of Shakespeare (Teatro da Cornucópia), "For a Night" of Pedro Neschling (Clube Estefânia), among other actors and actresses. She was directed by Maria Emília Correia in "Sete Dias" of Simão Labrosse de Carole Frétechette. She married Portuguese filmmaker Ivo Ferreira in 2008. Together they had two sons: Martim (born 28 December 2008 in Lisbon) and Dinis (born January 2012 in Macau). She also has a stepson, Francisco (born 1996), Ferreira’s son from a previous relationship. They separated in November 2018, after 10 years of marriage. Television Series and soap operas: *''Filipa Coutinho' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margarida Penha-Lopes
Margarida is a Portuguese female given name, which is a variant of the name Margaret, and which also means " daisy flower" in Portuguese.''Behind the Name''"Given Name Margarida". Retrieved on 28 January 2016. The given name may refer to: * Margarida Cabral de Melo (1570–1631), Portuguese noblewoman * Margarida Cordeiro (born 1939), Portuguese film director * Margarida Gironella (1886–1964), Catalan anarchist * Margarida Teresa da Silva e Orta (1711–1793), Brazilian author * Margarida de Abreu (1915–2006), Portuguese choreographer * Margarida Marante (1959–2012), Portuguese journalist *Margarida Moura (born 1993), Portuguese tennis player * Margarida Penha-Lopes (born 1964), Portuguese Historical Sciences professor *Margarida Vila-Nova (born 1983), Portuguese actress *Margarida Xirgu (1888–1969), Spanish actress *Margarida Zelle (1876–1917), Dutch dancer and spy known as Mata Hari *Jorge José Emiliano dos Santos (1954–1995), Brazilian football referee known as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margarida Marante
Maria Margarida Marante Rodrigues Anjos, known as Margarida Marante (29 June 1959 - 5 October 2012) was a Portuguese journalist and television presenter known for interviewing major public Portuguese figures.''Caras'', 5 October 2012Morreu Margarida Marante, vítima de ataque cardíaco/ref> She was married to the businessman Henrique Granadeiro, having previously divorced Emídio Rangel.'' Expresso'', 3 April 2010Margarida Marante: "Soares era o meu talismã"/ref> Career Marante began her career in 1976 at the weekly ''Tempo'', before moving to RTP2 in 1978 and RTP1 in 1979. In 1989 she edited ''Elle'' Portugal, and in 1991 she joined '' Expresso''. From 1992 to 2003 she was a presenter at Sociedade Independente de Comunicação SIC (acronym of full name Sociedade Independente de Comunicação) ("Independent Communication Society") is a Portuguese television network and media company, which runs several television channels. Their flagship channel is the eponymous SIC, th ... (S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pizza Margherita
Pizza Margherita, also known as Margherita pizza, is, together with the pizza marinara, the typical Neapolitan pizza. It is roundish in shape with a raised edge (the ) and seasoned with hand-crushed peeled tomatoes, mozzarella (buffalo mozzarella or ), fresh basil leaves, and extra virgin olive oil. The dough is made by mixing water, salt, and yeast (either sourdough, or fresh or dry baker's yeast) with flour (00 or 0). The dough is stretched by the () in a motion going outwards from the center, pressing with the fingers of both hands on the dough ball, and flipping it several times, shaping it into a disc. It is then topped and baked in an oven, which is traditionally made of brick and wood-fired (electric or gas ovens are also used). Pizza Margherita is usually served hot on a plate or folded into four and wrapped in paper ( or ). History The origins of pizza Margherita came from mixing similar toppings that were already present in Naples between 1796 and 1810. In 1849 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margarida De Abreu
Margarida de Abreu (Lisbon, 26 November 1915 – Lisbon, 29 September 2006) was a Portuguese choreographer. She is identified with the foundation of the classical ballet in Portugal. Biography In 1932, de Abreu travelled to Geneva, Switzerland, where she frequented the Institut Jacques Dalcroze. She continued studying dance in the Deutsche Tanz Schule, Berlin, and in the Hellerau Laxenburg Schule, Vienna. She was trained as a dance teacher in Sadler's Wells, today the Royal Ballet School, between 1937 and 1938. Margarida de Abreu returned to Portugal in 1939 to teach dance at the Portuguese National Conservatory, now called the Lisbon Theatre and Film School (Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema). She lectured there until she retired in 1986. In 1946, she wrote her "Manifesto" (a manifest). In the text, she defines dance as a "Plastic of actitude, expression of the mask, movement's harmony, contrapoint of gesture, environment suggestion." and ballet as "An intimate and almost o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
