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Paco
Paco is a Spanish nickname for Francisco. According to folk etymology, the nickname has its origins in Saint Francis of Assisi, who was the father of the Franciscan order; his name was written in Latin by the order as (father of the community); hence "Paco" was supposedly obtained by taking the first syllable of each word. People with the nickname Paco include: * Paco Alcácer (born 1993), Spanish footballer * Paco Arespacochaga (born 1971), Portuguese singer * Paco Cabanes Pastor (1954–2021), Valencian pilota player *Paco Calderón (born 1959), Mexican political cartoonist * Paco Camino (1940–2024), Spanish bullfighter * Paco Craig (born 1965), American football player * Paco Craig (born 1992), English footballer *Paco de Lucía (1947–2014), Spanish flamenco guitarist and composer * Paco Decina (born 1955), Italian choreographer * Francisco Estévez (born 1945), Spanish composer * Paco Estrada (born 1980), American musician *Francisco Gento (born 1933), Spanish footballer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paco De Lucía
Francisco Sánchez Gómez (; 21 December 194725 February 2014), known as Paco de Lucía (), was a Spanish virtuoso flamenco guitarist, composer, and record producer. A leading proponent of the new flamenco style, he was one of the first flamenco guitarists to branch into classical and jazz. Richard Chapman (musician), Richard Chapman and Eric Clapton, authors of ''Guitar: Music, History, Players'', describe de Lucía as a "titanic figure in the world of flamenco guitar", and Dennis Koster, author of ''Guitar Atlas, Flamenco'', has referred to de Lucía as "one of history's greatest guitarists". De Lucía was noted for his fast and fluent picados (fingerstyle runs). A master of contrast, he often juxtaposed picados and rasgueados (flamenco strumming) with more sensitive playing and was known for adding abstract chords and scale tones to his compositions with jazz influences. These innovations saw him play a key role in the development of traditional flamenco and the evolution of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paco López (footballer)
Francisco José "Paco" López Fernández (born 19 September 1967) is a Spanish football manager and former player who played as a forward. He is the current manager of CD Leganés. In his playing career, he achieved Segunda División totals of 28 games and three goals for Hércules and Extremadura, but spent most of his years in Segunda División B in service of six clubs. As a manager, López worked mainly in the lower leagues, and spent three and a half years in charge of Levante in La Liga. Playing career Born in Silla, Province of Valencia, López graduated from Valencia CF's youth setup. He made his senior debut with the reserves in the Tercera División. In the summer of 1991, López joined Segunda División B club Hércules CF. After appearing regularly in the 1992–93 season, which ended in promotion, he played his first match as a professional on 19 September 1993, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2–0 away loss against Real Burgos CF in the Segund ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paco Jémez
Francisco "Paco" Jémez Martín (born 18 April 1970) is a Spanish football manager and former player who played as a central defender. He is the current manager of Ibiza. Over 11 seasons, he played 269 La Liga matches in representation of three teams, mainly Deportivo and Zaragoza. He appeared for Spain at Euro 2000. Jémez started working as a manager in 2007, going on to work with several clubs. Playing career Club Jémez was born in Las Palmas, Canary Islands. During his career he played for Córdoba CF, Real Murcia, Rayo Vallecano (first appearing in La Liga and playing all 38 matches of the season), Deportivo de La Coruña (only totalling ten games in his first two seasons as the club achieved two consecutive runner-up spots, being more used afterwards) and Real Zaragoza, which he helped to the 2001 conquest of the Copa del Rey. From January–June 2004 he returned to Rayo, now in the Segunda División. After one year out of football, Jémez returned to active with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paco Estrada
Francisco "Paco" Estrada III (born April 18, 1980) is a singer-songwriter based in Dallas, Texas. He is known for his powerful and emotive vocal delivery, deeply personal lyrics, and blending of various musical styles. For the past twenty-five years he has been an influential presence within several genres in the Texas music scene. From 1999 to 2006, and again from 2014 onward he has fronted the alternative rock band SouthFM. He also fronted the alternative soul band Paco Estrada & One Love from 2008 to 2012 and co-fronted the hip hop group SPCCMP from 2012 to 2015. Paco has also fronted the band Heart of the City since 2017. Estrada has released four albums and an EP under his own name and has also collaborated on songs with a variety of artists, notably San Antonio-based hard rock band Nothing More, with whom he has co-written multiple top 10 charting singles on three of their albums, including the grammy-nominated '' The Stories We Tell Ourselves''. Early life Paco was born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paco Rabanne
Francisco Rabaneda Cuervo (18 February 1934 – 3 February 2023), more commonly known under the pseudonym of Paco Rabanne (; ), was a Spanish-born naturalised-French fashion designer. Rabanne rose to prominence as an ''enfant terrible'' of the fashion world in the 1960s with his use of unconventional materials such as metal and plastic in his clothing, and for his incorporation of futuristic elements in his designs, gaining notoriety for his space-age style. He collaborated with a range of iconic fashion houses and designed costumes for films. Rabanne was also the recipient of several awards, including the Legion of Honour, which recognised his contributions to the arts and fashion. In addition to his fashion work, Rabanne was known for his fragrances. He created a number of highly successful scents, including Paco Rabanne Pour Homme, 1 Million, and Lady Million. Early life and education Rabanne was born on 18 February 1934 in the Spanish Basque town of Pasaia, Gipuzkoa pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paco Alcácer
Francisco "Paco" Alcácer García (; born 30 August 1993) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a striker for UAE Pro League club Sharjah. Having come through the Valencia youth ranks, he started playing with the first team in 2010, and became a regular following a loan at Getafe, totalling 43 goals in 118 matches. In 2016 he signed for Barcelona for €30 million, winning two Copa del Rey trophies and the 2017–18 La Liga during his spell as a reserve to Luis Suárez before leaving for Borussia Dortmund on loan. He signed a permanent deal in Germany in early 2019 after a successful start. He returned to Spain in January 2020, winning the 2020–21 UEFA Europa League with Villarreal. Alcácer won the European Championship twice with Spain's under-19 side, and made his senior international debut in 2014. Club career Valencia Senior debut Born in Torrent, Valencian Community, Alcácer was a product of Valencia's youth system. He made his senior debut in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paco León
Francisco León Barrios (born 4 October 1974), known as Paco León () is a Spanish actor, producer, director, screenwriter and activist. Born in Seville, León began his career in television comedy roles in Andalusian regional productions. Following appearances in sketch show ', he became popular in Spain for his performance from 2005 to 2014 in sitcom ''Aída'', portraying Luisma, a good-natured rehabilitated drug addict. In addition to his acting career, he has also pursued an activity as a filmmaker and show creator, starting with his debut feature '' Carmina or Blow Up'' (2012), for which he was nominated to the Goya Award for Best New Director. He has since featured in series such as '' The House of Flowers'' and '' Arde Madrid'' (also show creator) and films such as '' Kiki, Love to Love'' (also director). He is also a prominent campaigner for HIV/AIDS causes. Career León's first roles were in comedy television, on ''Mariquilla Ríe Perlas'' and ''Castillos en el aire'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Francisco Gento
Francisco "Paco" Gento López (21 October 1933 – 18 January 2022) was a Spanish association football, footballer who played as an outside left. A fast runner, Gento was referred to as the "Gale of the Cantabrian Sea" () in reference to his speed down the wing. He was voted by IFFHS (International Federation of Football History & Statistics, International Federation of Football History and Statistics) as the greatest Spanish footballer and 30th greatest world footballer of the 20th century. Gento is also widely regarded as one of the greatest wingers in the history of the sport. Gento began his career at Racing de Santander, Racing Santander in 1952 and moved to Real Madrid C.F., Real Madrid the following season. He appeared in a joint record eight European Cup finals, winning a joint record six, as well as winning a record 12 La Liga titles. In a 14-year international career, Gento earned 43 caps for Spain men's national football team, Spain, playing at the World Cup in 1962 FIF ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paco Herrera
Francisco "Paco" Herrera Lorenzo (born 2 December 1953) is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a midfielder, and is a manager. His managerial career spanning over a quarter of a century, was mostly spent in Segunda División, where he managed 13 clubs and achieved promotion to La Liga with Celta and Las Palmas. Playing career Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Herrera began his professional career with CE Sabadell FC in his native region, appearing in two Segunda División seasons with the team. In 1974, the 20-year-old signed with Sporting de Gijón in La Liga, suffering relegation in his second year. In 1986, after a two-season spell with Levante UD, Herrera retired from football with CD Badajoz, at the age of 32, having played mainly for the Extremaduran in Segunda División B, the new third level created in 1977. Coaching career Herrera was connected to his last club, Badajoz, for several years as a manager, first coaching its youth sides and later acting as assistan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paco Peña
Francisco Peña Pérez (born 1 June 1942), known as Paco Peña, is a Spanish flamenco guitarist, composer and director of his Flamenco Dance Company. He is regarded as one of the world's foremost traditional flamenco players. Biography Born in Córdoba, Spain, as Francisco Peña Pérez, Paco Peña began learning to play the guitar from his brother at the age of six and made his first professional appearance aged 12. Encouraged by his family, he left home and began performing throughout Spain as part of a government-sponsored folk music and dance program. This led to calls from professional flamenco companies in Madrid and the Costa Brava, where Peña established himself as a highly regarded accompanist to flamenco dance and singing. However, dissatisfied with life on the coast and seeking a new challenge, he moved to London in the late 1960s to become a soloist. Initially the star attraction at the Restaurante Antonio in Covent Garden, Peña generated so much interest among t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pape Demba "Paco" Samb
Pape Demba "Paco" Samb is a Senegalese-American griot, hand drummer, storyteller, and educator of Wolof ancestry. Based in the United States, he performs throughout the country and has been described by the Delaware government as an "internationally acclaimed artist." Paco has performed with musicians of Senegal and the Gambia including Laba Sosseh, Musa Ngum, and Bala Sidibé. Aside from performing, he leads drumming classes, workshops, and McDaniel College's Student African Drum Ensemble. Paco has stated his belief in his ability to instruct those "who have never touched a drum before." Paco plays both traditional and contemporary Senegalese music as well as "reggae, rap, funk, jazz, pop and a variety of other styles." His own band, the Super Ngewel Ensemble, "performs traditional Senegalese rhythms on authentic handmade instruments while incorporating dance and storytelling." Personal life Pape Demba Samb was born in 1976 in Dakar, Senegal. He was born into the Samb gri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paco Camino
Francisco Camino Sánchez (; 14 December 1940 – 29 July 2024), known in the bullfighting world as Paco Camino (), was a Spanish bullfighter and bull breeder. A bullfighter of the highest order, he dominated tauromachy and was twelve times borne shoulder-high out through the Great Gate at Las Ventas in Madrid, a record bested only by Santiago Martín Sánchez (" El Viti"). Early life Camino's association with bullfighting went all the way back to his baptism, at which he was covered with a ''capote de paseo''. Furthermore, Camino's father was the former ''novillero'' Rafael Camino ("Rafaelillo de Camas"), who accompanied him for a while as a '' banderillero''. He was nicknamed ''"el Niño sabio de Camas"'' ("The Wise Child from Camas") for his precocity in the art of bullfighting. This byname was given him by the bullfighting critic Antonio Díaz-Cañabate. Before giving himself over wholly to bullfighting, Camino was an employee at a baker's oven. Bullfighting career Camino ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
