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"The Oficial Organization"
August 6, 2001
Mr. Carlos A. Gimenez
Miami City Manager
444 SW 2nd Street 10`s Floor
Miami, Fl. 33130
Dear Mr. Gimenez,
This letter is requesting a personal appearance before the Miami City Commission for the
September 17, Commission meeting, for the approval of names nominated for a Star on
Calle Ocho.
Mr. Gimenez, it is very important for us to have the fist of names approved by the
Commissioners, this is were the base of our organization relies on. By Calle Ocho Walk
of Fame having the approved list, we can move forward and begin to negotiate dates
with the artist for the unveiling ceremony, which takes one month of preparation.
I would also be presenting the list of the nominating committee and the approval of the
Little Havana Festival Committee, as per the requirements on the contract between the
City of Nami and "Calle Ocho Walk of Fame" which this organization is complying
with Section 3- D of the contract.
Enclosed is the autobiography of the artists that I wfll be presenting the City
Commission.
Your attention to this matter would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or
require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at my office or
cellular 786-553-4727.
Re e t lly,
Carolyna avarro
President
C/c: Agenda Office
4343 West Flagler Street, Suite 203 Miami, Fl. 33134. Tel. 305-476-8596 Fax. 305-476- 8273
E-mail: walkoffame8@yaboo.com
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9001/2002 S T A R S NOMINATED
CATEGORIES
'guez Sports
2. Andy
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Motion Pictures
3. Antoni
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Motion. Pictures
4. Carlos
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Sieger
5. Carlos
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Singer
.6. Jose L
Rodriguez
Singer
7, Crisdn
guilera
Singer
8. Enriqu
glessi"
Singer
9. jemm� fe
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Singer/ Actress
10. Tito Pu
Musician
11. Marc
ny
Singer
12. Mario
tzbeger (Don Prarwisco)
TV Personality
13. Placido
mingo
Singer
14. Ricky
Singer
1-5. Shapira
Singer/Composer
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BIOGRAPHV
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1. A X RODRIGUEZ: Born in New York. Third youngest player in Major
League history to hit at least 35 home runs and fifth
youngest player to drive in at least 100 runs. Has been
named Sporting News Player of the Year, Associated
press Player of the Year. Selected and played in the
1996 All-Star Game, voted Outstanding player in the
American League by Major League players. Led the
league in batting average, hitting 358, the highest in
Major League history for a player under 22 And third
youngest ever to win a batting championship in the
American League
2. A, RCIA: One of the most successful Cuban Actor in Hollywood.
His rebut in Hollywood was in 1983 in the movie
"Blue Skies Again and continued to act in innumerable
films, such as "The Mean Season". "The Untou-
chables", Nightfall's of Manhattan". "Mambo" and
the "The Godfather" which was nominated for an Oscar
Award. His role in these movie% converted him in a Holly -
Wood Star. Winning glossy magazine covers and a Golden
Globe Award.
3. AQ O B�ERAS: Affived to the United States in 1991, to star as a
Cuban trumpeter in the famous film "The Mambo Kings"
Antonio danced into Hollywood with the movies "El
Zerro" "Evits" with Madonna and many
others. His good look and acting ability has ascended into
one of the best paid Spanish actnrs. In 1496 he married
the famous actress Melanie Griffith.
4. CWi
: The best Colombian folklore musician Carlos is at the
pinnacle of a remarkable recording and perforating career.
He is knows as the "King of the �'aile"Ato Music have
been very successtuily accepted in all of Latin and introduced
himself into the world of entertainment by acting in m.Any
Soap operas in Colombia and directed them
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ANA: The world has embrooed this Mexican artist with a
passion. Carlos' music has spanned five decade`„ outlasted
countless musical trends, sold more than fifty million albums,
played live to upwards of thirty million fans and go"wed
countless awards and honors. Including a 1995 induction
into the Rode n' Ralll H&B Of Hine. Each new Man
including eight platinum and eight gold albums proofed
his artistic evolution.
A remarkable performer, singer, actor and dancer born in
Puerto Rico. His musical talents were evident with his first
record for Sony Music International, "Fiesta in Anu a"
than followed other hits such as "A Tiara to Wafts""Not
to Think of You", sold over a million copies. Chayanne
has sold more than 4.5 million records worldwide. His sales
have reached more than 20 platinum albums and pearly 90
Gold Albums. He is definitely a cultural inspiration.
AGUILERA: She first began performing at age six in school talent
shows. By the time she graduated nigh School she signed
her contract with RCA Records. Her first single "Mullan"
premiered in June 1998, and Reflection" turned into a Tap 15
A/C single, with a Golden Globe Neanivabiea. "What a Girl
Wants" reached the coveted first Billboard Hot 100 01 slot of
2000. Cristina won a Grammy. an Ahns Award and
Blockbuster Entertainment 2000 Awards for Beat New Artist.
Overall, Cristina Aguilem is and overwhelmed of talent.
S. EN IGLESIA.S: Famous Spanish Singer. As soon as he began his
singing career in two years Enrique has sold over 10 millions of
CD's winning a Graamey Award for bast artist Latin Pop. The
list of awards and trophies is outrageous: 116 Planum lfiat K6,
227 Gold Records, 26 leternational Awsr s, a Grammy for
best Latin Artist in 1996. Billboard Award for the album
of the year 1997, seven awards in Premie, Lo New" and
many more.
$. EZ: Is one of those stars who worked hard for years for
her 'overnight" success. She began her dancing arA
acting career in her tams. In 1997 the big movies came
her way, "Selena" "U Term" and "Anscands".
Jennifer received a Golder Gabe Seat Nomfundon
for her portrayal in Selena and hsps paralleled the role of
the popular singer in real life with her own music career
Lopez was nominated for four MTV Music Awards
and the Billboar-ds. Nominated far Grammy Awards
for her single "Waiting For Tonight".
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KRF1 ITZBERGER: Adapted the name of "DON FRANCISCO" Has
been the husi for 37 years in the 'Television Showa"Sobado
Gigaate". This show is one of the most viewed prograrns of
Univision Network and transmitted to 42 countries. We has
hivn Witur with Silver Award, ACE Award. Dun Quijote
Award and has been included in the Guinness Book of
World Record 1943 for the Television show with the
longest continuity
LEON:
"The Lion of the Salso", was bora in Caracas. Oscar
O' Leon is an extraordinary singer, showman, an entertainer
and a prvtbssional dancer, Bear D' Leon has recorded more
than.9) alhtnns, including. several Gold Records, received
numerrtus award and honors. He was influenced by the great
roaster 0l'Cuhan Music such as "Sonero" Deny More and La
Sonora Matancrra.
DOM INGO:Spanish tenor regarded as having one of the greatest voices
of his 4eneration. Singer, conductor, Renaissance man. One of
the most high-profile tenors of the century, he has appeared in over
IW different roles. He sings in every opera house in the world
and has nude well over 100 recordings, of which 93 are full-length
opera In 1996, he was the artistic director of the Washington
ONra. flacido Domingo has reached out to millions and millions
of new listeners. as one of the "Three Tenors" together with
Luciano Pavarotti and Jose Carreras
MAR'L'IN:
.Art international superstar who has sold more than 15 million
rftords worldwide and packs stadiums from Buenos Aires to
Beiiing to New Delhi and beyond. More than a billion viewers
it► 110 countries across the globe with his performance of
"The Cup Of Life" at the; 1999 Grammy Awards ceremony;
the offiw;ial sung of'the World Cup France """ this sang has
bLvii a # I single in more than 30 countries. Ricky Martin marks
the arrival ot'a superstar while a signaling a bran new era in Latin
music. with his successful CD "L.iivin' 14 Vida Local'!
R.-1,: is the. Latin American actor who has dune the most soap
Operas as star and co-star, belonging to the cast of 70 soap
upera,,. Paeticipatad in 1 t movies. 34 theater shows and radio.
He Iweame a member in the Hall of Fume of ACCA, and
achicvud the Emmy Award as a producer and animator." El Show
tie Rolando Rarral", under his production and animation remained
in the; air for seven consecutive years. Rolando 13arral is one of the
lew Cuban Artists who continues to work on his career after having
acted for six consecutive decades
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Latin- pop :superstar Shakire Isabel Meberak Ripoll was born
in the Colombian City ol'BarrAnquilla. Shakira released her first
alhum in Colombia at age 13. She has becro dancing, writing and
snowing -,iswe zi8e three and conlimses to write ail ol'ller own music.
She k perhaps test know for her landntark recording"Pies
Desealzo,O% that sold over 3.6 million copies worldwide. Besides
leen ntominntedfor a Grammy Award, she was named Latin Female
Arrist of the Year at the 1998 World Music Award. I•ler fourth
albuno. "Donde Pstan los Ladrones", reached the #I spot on Billboard's
Galin 50
ANDEZ; In his native Mexico. Vicente Fernandez is hailed as the
"King orThe Rancheros." He got his start waren he won a
(.ivaduluiera singing contest. he and his ranchero music have become
most popular in matin America and in Spain. Ito 1995_ his tribute to
Mexiews beloved r rio Los Panchos. NeCardw de .A Lar Paxc sn,
earned him considerable acclaim and produced two major hits,
"Miseria" and "No, No, v NO'. At the present time. he has more of
Ourty years (,1'sin�ting career, with 56 albums and 25 years of acting.
Vicente Fernandez has sold more than 42 millions of records.
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:DATE : VILE
'The Honorable Mayor and 5EP 4 �'
Members of the City Commission sua,ec-
Personal Appearance
Ms. Carolyna Navarro
FROM: REFERENCES: Calle Ocho Walk of Fame
A. Gim ez
City Manage Eta: L0SURES: September 13, 2001 Commission
Meeting — Item 411
.RECOMMENDATION
The administration recommends approval of the list of nominees being presented by Ms.
Carolyna Navarro of Calle Ocho Celebrity Walk of Fame, contingent on Mrs. Navarro
presenting proof of previous approval of the list from the Little Havana Festival
Committee as stipulated in Paragraph 3-D of the Agreement between Calle Ocho
Celebrity Walk of Fame, Inc. and the City of Miami.
CAG/FKR/J �I,J/DHhnm
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c: John 1-1. Jackson, Director, Public Works Department
David Hernandez, Public Works Department
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