Although the Canary Islands are recognized for their impressive natural beauty and rich culture, few know that this Spanish region has also been the cradle of talents that have left their mark.
from great sportsmen until lawyers renowned, passing through film artists, the Canary Islands have given rise to a notable number of illustrious people whose connection with this archipelago surprises and enriches their legacy. In this context, we will explore five famous Canary Islands whose influence transcended borders, thus revealing the incredible diversity of talent that emanates from the eight Islands.
Image by Javier Bardem, Manolo Blahnik, Paco Jémez, Manuel Marchena, Cristobal Martell / MONTAGE AH
Five famous
Through the veins of the well-known actor Javier Bardem Canarian blood runs. Born in The Gran Canarian palms and descends from a family of artists, the first his mother, Pilar Bardem and his grandparents Rafael Bardem and Matilde Muñoz. His professional career has developed in Madrid and he has become one of the best actors in Spain. Bardem has also made the leap abroad and starred in a film Love in the time of cholera o No Country for Old Men.
Fashion is also a strong point of the Canaries. The designer Manolo Blahnik nation in Santa Cruz de La Palma and is the founder of one of the most prestigious shoe brands in the world. In 2016 he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of La Laguna and currently manolos—the name of the shoes—cost between $500 and $4,000.
Franciso Jémez Martínknown as Paco Jemez, is a former soccer player and coach who played as a defender. He was born in The Gran Canarian palms although he soon left for Córdoba, where he grew up. His father is a famous flamenco singer, Lucas de Écija. He achieved international success when he played with the Spanish National Team in 1998. He was coach of the Las Palmas Sports Union in 2010 although he was dismissed after a bad streak for the yellow team.
Judge Manuel Marchenaa renowned Spanish jurist, was also born in The Gran Canarian palms. Although he was already relevant in the judicial world, his most public profile came to light when he presided over the court of the judgment of the ‘process’ —that trial against the leaders of the Catalan independence process where officials were accused of the crimes of rebellion, sedition, usurpation of public functions, disobedience and embezzlement of public funds.
The last Canarian protagonist moves in the same world, Christopher Martell, the lawyer who takes care of the dirty laundry of the big fish. The last case, that of Dani Alves in her sexual assault case and before with the Pujol, Messi, Neymaro the accountant Urdangarín. He has earned his place among footballers and is essential in high-ranking trials.
2023-09-21 04:02:37
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