Every country has their Stars.....Canadian icons include Wayne Gretsky, Terry Fox, William Shatner, Michael J. Fox, Sandra Oh, Rachel McAdams, Pierre E. Trudeau, Sarah MacLachlan, Ryan Reynolds, Celine Dion, Donald Sutherland, Sir Frederick Banting, Margaret Atwood to name a few.....and this list goes on and on.
Spain also has their famous personalities.
To name a few.....
To name a few.....
Catherine of Aragon
1485-1536
Youngest daughter to Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile of Spain.
Youngest daughter to Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile of Spain.
Famous for marrying King Henry VIII in 1509. Tragically, he subsequently had his marriage to her annulled after being married for 24 years, which changed history forever. Born in Castille, Spain.
Pablo Piccasso
1881-1973
One of his famous painting below.
One of his famous painting below.
'Girl Before A Mirror'
"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." Pablo Piccasso.
He was considered one of the greatest and most influential artists of the 20th Century. He was born in Malaga, Spain but spent most of his adult life in France.
Salvador Dali
1904-1989
Born in Catalonia, Spain.
One of his most famous paintings is 'The Persistence of Memory.' (below)
Often on cruise ships they have Art Auctions which I love to attend, to learn more about famous artist. Salvador Dali is a favourite at those and his paintings are quite interesting.
Penelope Cruz
1974-
She was the first Spanish actress to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in the movie
'Vicky Christina Barcelona.'
I thought she was amazing in the role of Donatella Versace in the series 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.'
She was also the first Spanish actress to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
She was born in Madrid, Spain.
'Vicky Christina Barcelona.'
I thought she was amazing in the role of Donatella Versace in the series 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.'
She was also the first Spanish actress to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
She was born in Madrid, Spain.
Rafael Nadal
1986-
Born in Mallorca, Spain he is currently ranked #1 in Men's Singles Tennis.
He was introduced to tennis at the age of 3.
He has won so many titles....my blog isn't long enough for them all.
He is 33 years old and worth more than 180 million dollars.
He has won so many titles....my blog isn't long enough for them all.
He is 33 years old and worth more than 180 million dollars.
Clara Alonso
1987-
A Victoria Secret model from Madrid, Spain. Also the face of Guess, Armani, and is an international Runway model.
A Victoria Secret model from Madrid, Spain. Also the face of Guess, Armani, and is an international Runway model.
Antonio Banderas
1960-
Born in Malaga, Spain, he is talented and has varied interests. Actor, producer, singer, part owner of a winery in Burgos, Spain, perfume promoter, and fashion designer.
I loved him in his first mainstream movie, 'Philadelphia' with Tom Hanks. Although I bawl at the end of that film every time I watch it.
He was also great in 'The Mask of Zorro' and 'Interview with A Vampire.'
Born in Malaga, Spain, he is talented and has varied interests. Actor, producer, singer, part owner of a winery in Burgos, Spain, perfume promoter, and fashion designer.
I loved him in his first mainstream movie, 'Philadelphia' with Tom Hanks. Although I bawl at the end of that film every time I watch it.
He was also great in 'The Mask of Zorro' and 'Interview with A Vampire.'
Javier Bardem
1969-
Born in the Canary Islands off the coast of Spain.
Incredible in the James Bond movie 'Skyfall.'
He is the first Spanish actor to be nominated for an Academy Award, and also the first to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 'No Country For Old Men.'
He is a GreenPeace activist working towards increased awareness and protection for Antarctica.
In 2010 he married Penelope Cruz.
Born in the Canary Islands off the coast of Spain.
Incredible in the James Bond movie 'Skyfall.'
He is the first Spanish actor to be nominated for an Academy Award, and also the first to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 'No Country For Old Men.'
He is a GreenPeace activist working towards increased awareness and protection for Antarctica.
In 2010 he married Penelope Cruz.
Elsa Pataky
1976-
You might think her face is familiar if you are a Fast and the Furious fan. She played Elena, Vin Diesel's love interest in the 'Fast and the Furious' 5, 6, and 7.
She was born in Madrid and is fluent in English, French, Portuguese, Romanian, Italian and of course Spanish.
She is married to 'Thor'....Chris Hemsworth.
Somebody has to marry him.....
You might think her face is familiar if you are a Fast and the Furious fan. She played Elena, Vin Diesel's love interest in the 'Fast and the Furious' 5, 6, and 7.
She was born in Madrid and is fluent in English, French, Portuguese, Romanian, Italian and of course Spanish.
She is married to 'Thor'....Chris Hemsworth.
Somebody has to marry him.....
Enrique Iglesias
1975-
I cannot believe he is 44 years old! Known as the 'King of Latin Pop.'
I fell in love with him when I saw him in the music video, 'Hero' with Jennifer Love Hewitt.
He has sold over 100 million records worldwide.
I cannot believe he is 44 years old! Known as the 'King of Latin Pop.'
I fell in love with him when I saw him in the music video, 'Hero' with Jennifer Love Hewitt.
He has sold over 100 million records worldwide.
Born in Madrid, Spain his father is famed Latin singer Julio Iglesias.
Enrique has been married to Russian Tennis Professional Anna Kournikova since 2001.
I still can't believe he is that old????
I feel old now.....
Enrique has been married to Russian Tennis Professional Anna Kournikova since 2001.
I still can't believe he is that old????
I feel old now.....
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