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Roberto Blanco
Roberto Zerquera Blanco (born 7 June 1937 in Tunis) is a German schlager singer, actor, and entertainer of Afro-Cuban origin. He is one of the most successful entertainers of all time in German-speaking countries. Early life Blanco is the son of Cuban folklorist and artist Alfonso Zerquera and his wife Mercedes Blanco. He grew up in Beirut and Madrid. When Roberto was two, his mother died. After finishing school he began to study medicine in Madrid, but quit after two semesters. Career In 1957, Blanco played a role in the movie '' Der Stern von Afrika'' (The Star of Africa). His singing career began with Josephine Baker Freda Josephine Baker (; June 3, 1906 – April 12, 1975), naturalized as Joséphine Baker, was an American and French dancer, singer, and actress. Her career was centered primarily in Europe, mostly in France. She was the first Black woman to s .... In the 1960s, he became a hit star in his own right and appeared in various films – among them Johannes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Roberto Blanco 2008
Roberto is an Italian, Portuguese and Spanish variation of the male given name Robert. Notable people named Roberto include: * Roberto (footballer, born 1912) * Roberto (footballer, born 1977) * Roberto (footballer, born 1978) * Roberto (footballer, born 1979) * Roberto (footballer, born 1988) * Roberto (footballer, born January 1990) * Roberto (footballer, born December 1990) * Roberto (footballer, born 1998) * Roberto Abbondanzieri (born 1972), Argentine footballer * Roberto Acuña (born 1972), Paraguayan footballer * Roberto Alagna (born 1963), French operatic tenor * Roberto Alomar (born 1968), Puerto Rican baseball player * Roberto Alvarado (born 1998), Mexican footballer * Roberto Amadio (born 1963), Italian cyclist * Roberto d'Amico (born 1967), Belgian politician * Roberto Ayala (born 1973), Argentine footballer * Roberto Badiani (born 1949), Italian footballer * Roberto Baggio (born 1967), Italian footballer * Roberto Ballini (born 1944), Italian footballer * Roberto Baron ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Tony Marshall (singer)
Herbert Anton Hilger (born Bloeth; 3 February 1938 – 16 February 2023), known professionally as Tony Marshall, was a German schlager and opera singer. Famous since 1971 with his hit song "Schöne Maid", he also played in some comedies and was often seen on television. Early life and education Born in Baden-Baden, Marshall trained as an opera singer in Karlsruhe, graduating in 1965. Career Rather than embarking on a career in opera, in 1971, Marshall had his first hit single with "Schöne Maid". A year later, an English-language version was also released, titled "Pretty Maid". "Pretty Maid" peaked at number 16 in Australia in 1971. In 1976, he won ''Ein Lied für Den Haag'' with the song "Der Star" but in less than 24 hours, he was disqualified because his song was previously sung in public in 1973 by Nizza Thobi causing his spot in Eurovision to be taken over by the Les Humphries Singers The Les Humphries Singers was a Pop music, pop vocal group formed in Hamburg, West G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
German Male Singers
German(s) may refer to: * Germany, the country of the Germans and German things **Germania (Roman era) * Germans, citizens of Germany, people of German ancestry, or native speakers of the German language ** For citizenship in Germany, see also German nationality law **Germanic peoples (Roman era) * German diaspora * German language * German cuisine, traditional foods of Germany People * German (given name) * German (surname) * Germán, a Spanish name Places * German (parish), Isle of Man * German, Albania, or Gërmej * German, Bulgaria * German, Iran * German, North Macedonia * German, New York, U.S. * Agios Germanos, Greece Other uses * German (mythology), a South Slavic mythological being * Germans (band), a Canadian rock band * "German" (song), a 2019 song by No Money Enterprise * ''The German'', a 2008 short film * "The Germans", an episode of ''Fawlty Towers'' * ''The German'', a nickname for Congolese rebel André Kisase Ngandu See also * Germanic (disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Spanish Emigrants To Germany
Spanish might refer to: * Items from or related to Spain: **Spaniards are a nation and ethnic group indigenous to Spain **Spanish language, spoken in Spain and many countries in the Americas **Spanish cuisine **Spanish history **Spanish culture **Languages of Spain, the various languages in Spain Other places * Spanish, Ontario, Canada * Spanish River (other), the name of several rivers * Spanish Town, Jamaica Other uses * John J. Spanish (1922–2019), American politician * "Spanish" (song), a single by Craig David, 2003 See also * * * Español (other) * Spain (other) * España (other) * Espanola (other) * Hispania, the Roman and Greek name for the Iberian Peninsula * Hispanic, the people, nations, and cultures that have a historical link to Spain * Hispanic (other) * Hispanism * Spain (other) * National and regional identity in Spain * Culture of Spain The culture of Spain is influenced by its Western w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Entertainers From Tunis
An entertainer is someone who provides entertainment in various different forms. Types of entertainers * Acrobat * Actor * Archimime * Barker * Beatboxer * Benshi * Bouffon * Cheerleader * Circus performer * Clown * Club Hostess/Host * Comedian * Dancer * Drag queen * Drag king * DJ * Emcee * Fashion model * Flair bartender * Flatulist * Geisha * Geji * Go-go dancer * Harlequin * Illusionist * Impressionist * Itinerant poet * Japanese idol * Jester * Kobzar * Korean Idol * Lirnyk * Magician * Master of ceremonies * Mime * Minstrel * Monologist * Musician * Party princess * Podcaster * Professional wrestler * Promotional model * Radio personality * Rapper * Rhapsode * Ring girl * Ringmaster * Scop * Shamakhi dancers * Showgirl * Showman * Showrunner * Singer * Skomorokh * Social media personality * Streamer * Street performer * Strongman * Stunt performer * Television presenter * Theatre practitioner * TikToker * Vedette * YouTuber {{colend * Entertainer An en ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Living People
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1937 Births
Events January * January 1 – Anastasio Somoza García becomes President of Nicaragua. * January 5 – Water levels begin to rise in the Ohio River in the United States, leading to the Ohio River flood of 1937, which continues into February, leaving 1 million people homeless and 385 people dead. * January 15 – Spanish Civil War: The Second Battle of the Corunna Road ends inconclusively. * January 23 – Moscow Trials: Trial of the Anti-Soviet Trotskyist Center – In the Soviet Union 17 leading Communists go on trial, accused of participating in a plot led by Leon Trotsky to overthrow Joseph Stalin's regime, and assassinate its leaders. * January 30 – The Moscow Trial initiated on January 23 is concluded. Thirteen of the defendants are Capital punishment, sentenced to death (including Georgy Pyatakov, Nikolay Muralov and Leonid Serebryakov), while the rest, including Karl Radek and Grigory Sokolnikov are sent to Gulag, labor camps and later murdered. They were i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
The Bloody Vultures Of Alaska
''The Bloody Vultures of Alaska'' (German: ''Die blutigen Geier von Alaska'') is a 1973 German Western (genre), Western film directed by Harald Reinl and starring Doug McClure, Harald Leipnitz and Angelica Ott.Pitts, Michael R. ''Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films''. McFarland & Company, 2012. p. 105. . It was made as a co-production (film), co-production between West Germany and Yugoslavia. The film's sets were designed by the art director Željko Senečić. Location shooting took place around Dachstein in Austria and the Plitvice Lakes National Park, Plitvice Lakes and Dubrovnik in Yugoslavia. It is set in Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush. Cast References External links * 1973 films 1973 Western (genre) films 1970s German films 1970s German-language films 1970s historical adventure films Constantin Film films Films directed by Harald Reinl Films scored by Bruno Nicolai Films set in Alaska Films set in the 1890s Films shot in Austria Films shot in C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Captain Jack (band)
Captain Jack is an American-German Eurodance and dance-rock project formed in Darmstadt in 1995. The project is best known for its single " Captain Jack", which reached the top 10 in many countries in Europe. History and career 1995: Career beginnings The original group consisted of Sharky Durban and Liza da Costa. They recorded the songs "Dam, Dam, Dam" and " Captain Jack". The latter is the only song featured on the band's debut album ''The Mission''. 1995–1998: Second lineup, ''The Mission'' and ''Operation Dance'' Sharky left the group and was replaced by Francisco Gutierrez alias Franky Gee. Gutierrez and Liza da Costa released the albums ''The Mission'' and ''Operation Dance'' and the singles "Drill Instructor" and "Holiday" before Liza da Costa left in December 1998, forming a jazz band called Hotel Bossa Nova in 2005. 1999–2000: Third lineup and ''The Captain's Revenge'' Liza da Costa was replaced by the singer Maria Lucia Lozanes who went by the stage name M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
The Disco Boys
The Disco Boys are a German house music DJ and production duo from Hamburg, which consists of Raphael Krickow and Gordon Hollenga. They play a mixture of disco classics and modern house songs. The Disco Boys have played at the German Love Parade, Nature One, and the Mayday and Life Ball festivals in Austria. Even though the group was founded in 1995, they did not release their first single until 2001. Their acts as DJs take place around the world and include China. Musical career The Disco Boys were especially commercially successful with cover versions or productions with longer quotes or samples from other songs. Their first hit was "Born to Be Alive" from the album ''Volume 1'', a new version of the hit by Patrick Hernandez from 1979. It was originally voiced by Roberto Blanco. Their most popular single was "For You" released in 2004, which used longer passages from the song of the same name by Manfred Mann's Earth Band and was in turn based on the song by Bruce Springste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Born To Be Alive (song)
"Born to Be Alive" is a song written by French singer Patrick Hernandez. It became a worldwide hit and reached number one on the US ''Billboard'' National Disco Action chart in early 1979. The song achieved gold status in the United States, Brazil, Germany and Italy, platinum in Australia and Canada, and silver in the United Kingdom. Charts Weekly charts Original version Born to Be Alive (re-mix '88) Year-end charts Certifications and sales Cover versions and uses Kelly Marie released a Hi-NRG interpretation of the song in 1986 but it failed to chart. Disco Kings covered the song in 2005. Their version reached number seven in Finland, number 43 in France, number 66 in Austria and number 78 in Germany. A music video set to the song using footage from Adolf Hitler's many rallies and speeches became a viral hit on the Internet. The song is featured on the intro of "Hockey Brings People Together" of the first season of the television series Shoresy during ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Last Christmas
"Last Christmas" is a song by British pop duo Wham!. Written and produced by George Michael, it was released on 3 December 1984 via CBS Records internationally and as a double A-side via Epic Records with " Everything She Wants" in several European countries. The song has been covered by many artists including Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Whigfield, Crazy Frog and Billie Piper. Upon its initial release in 1984, "Last Christmas" spent five consecutive weeks at number two in the UK singles chart—it was held off the top spot at Christmas by Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?" (on which Michael also performed). After many chart runs in subsequent years, which included three more weeks at number two, and which saw the recording become part of RCA Records' catalogue, the song finally reached number one in the UK Singles Chart on New Year's Day 2021 (chart week ending date 7 January 2021), more than 36 years after its initial release; in doing so, it became the fifth UK nu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
