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Home My WebLink AboutR-96-0191J-96-304 3/14/96 c��_ �"1 RESOLUTION NO.5 O 1 `) A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LIST OF PERSONS TO BE HONORED WITH THE INSTALLATION OF A MARBLE STAR IN THE CALLE OCHO WALK OF FAME. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The following persons are hereby approved to be honored with the installation of a marble star in the Calle Ocho Walk of Fame: Thalia Emilio Estefan Cristina Leopoldo Fernandez Betty Pino Ednita Nazario Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of March , 1996. &76 la ATTE T: STEP N P. CLARK, MAYOR i WALTER J. EMAN, CITY CLERK PREPARED AND AP ROVED BY: 414-" In vd�t IRMA M. ABELLA ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: A'. fJN 0 ES , I CITY ATTO Y W752:IMA. ss CITY COMMISSION MEETI14C OF MAR 1 4 1996 Resolution No. 6- 191 k1 *�* C� 3 ski � �: .3 January 24, 1996 The Honorable Cesar Odio City Manager 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Mr. Odio This letter is to request to be scheduled for a personal appearance before the City Council of Miami at its next meeting. The request is to'get the approval of City Commissioners... of the person that wil be receibeing an star in Call.e Ocho Celebrity Walk of Fame. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (305) 665_1516. Thank you for yours assistance. Sincerelly, t" guidc R r' uez President 963-- 191 Mailing Address: P. O. Box 44-0294 * Miami, FL 33144 6494 Coral Way * Miami, FL 33155 * Phone/FAX (305) 665-1516 1 # st y 0�Ca& C964a W ryy<� NONIWEES ,frFOR ✓'-t. S�.�IR IN 1 gg 6 1. Thalia 2. Emilio Estefan 3. Sylvester Stallone 4. Andy Garcia 5. Madonna 6. Selena 7. Jon Seca.da 8. Mario Kreutzberger 9. Tito Puentes 10. Juan Gabriel 11. Andres Garcia 12. Walter Mercado 13., Christina 14. Leopoldo Fernandez 15. Betty Pino 16. Ednita Nasario 17. Sammy 18. Julio Zabala 19. .Carlos Vives 20. Phillip Michael Thomas 21. Ralph Mercado 96_ 191 6494 Coral Way • Miami, FL 33155 • Phone (305) 665-1516 • fax (305) 668-0319 3 NOMINATED ARTISTS FOR 1996 BIOGRAPHY THALIA: Famous Mexican singer and actress, well known in Latin America for her famous soap operas and musical record hits. She was chosen queen of Car - naval Miami by Kiwanis of Little Havana. She is a a frequent visitor of Miami beaches, where she re- cently finished her musical video with internatio- nal star Julio Iglesias. EMILIO ESTEFAN: Cuban American, composer, musician and executive producer of his world renown wife, Gloria Estefan. Owner of different businesses, as hotels and restaurants that bring economic prosperity to South Florida. He enjoys his Miami home with his family and friends. SYLVESTER STALLONE: Movie actor, well known by his action films such as Rocky, Rambo and The Specialists, which were filmed on location in South Florida. Stallone is owner of Miami's Planet Hollywood as well as the most prestige property in Coconut Grove. 96- 191 6494 Coral Way • Miami, FL 33155 • Phone (305) 665-1516 * ' fax (305) 668-0319 } y } *4 TRH lit �1 e.&. C9.4. ANDY GARCIA: Cuban born actor, raised in Miami. Popular actor in Hollywood. Also known for his association with CubanJazz composer "Cachao". Andy is the most promising Hollwood actor that has participated in movies such as The Godfather and The Untouch- ables. Andy is an active member of the Key Bisca- yne neighborhood association, where his main goal is to preserve the good environment quality of the Key. MADONNA: World known singer and performer known for her singular success and her extravagant appear- ance. Recorded many music videos with MTV in Miami. Madonna is the most peculiar citizen in Florida. SELENA: Texas American Singer, Queen of the Texano music. Slayed by one of her employees. Her last record was considered a major hit with the song " Dreaming.ofyou". She became an idol for the young Latin people, seeing her beauty and talent suddenly destroyed at such a young age. After her death she sold more than 2.5 million records in less than two weeks. JON SECADA: Cuban American singer, a graduate of the University of Miami, living in South Florida and a successful sample of the crossover. A bilingual artist who keeps his hits in the English and Latin top 10 charts. i 96- 6494 Coral Way • Miami, FL 33155 + Phone (305) 665-1516 • fax (305) 668-0319 191 4...-.-. �yy MARIO KREUTZBERGER: (Don Francisco) King of the Latin Ame- rican Television. Famous host of Sabado Gigante. ("Giant Saturday"). This TV program is produced in Miami and is seen coast to coast. Don Francisco is the best promoter of South Florida. He is cons- tantly promoting Miami's way of life. TITO PUENTES: King of Latin Music. Four times Grammy Award Winner, and motion picture performer. Tito has recorded more than one -hundred albums in diffe- rent styles of music. For example jazz, salsa, rumba merengue etc. His son Tito Puentes Jr. is living in Miami where he is recording his first album. JUAN GABRIEL: Famous Mexican composer and singer, King of the rancheras and the most known Mariachi. One of the many stars that have moved to Miami, and is very compromise with the Mexican Community of South Florida to raise money through his concerts. This concerts are to aide the Agriculture Mexican Immigrants. ANDRES GARCIA: Dominican and Mexican actor known in Latin America for his action movies and soap operas. Andres is presently filming two pictures in this area, he has been a resident of Miami for more than ten years. 6 6494 Coral Way • Miami, FL 33155 • Phone (305) 665-1516 • fax (305) 668-0319 96- 191 k__ WALTER MERCADO: Puerto Rican born, world famous astrologer and psychic. He has a successful psychic line, besides been the host of his astrological TV program. Walter Mercado has his head office here in Miami. CHRISTINA; Born in Havana Cuba. Host of "Show of Chris- tina". (Univision) This show has been awarded 16 Emmy's in different categories. Christina is very recognized with the social issues of the problems affecting the United States, as well as Miami. LEOPOLDO FERNANDEZ: "Tres Patines" Cuban born and considered the best Spanish comedian of all time. His death in 1987 was a great lost for show business. His radio and T.V. programs are still been broadcasted thro- ugh cable networks in Spanish speaking countries all around the world. BETTY PING: Ecuadorian born. Radio personality and disc jockey of Miami's number one radio station. Chosen by listeners the most popular radio host in South Florida. EDNITA NASARIO: Puerto Rican famous singer, Queen of pop music. Living presently in Miami and well identified with the Puerto Rican community of South Florida. 96- 191 6494 Coral Way • Miami, FL 33155 • Phone (305) 665-1516 • fax (305) 668-0319 k, SAMMY: Cuban born, hairstylist of the rich and famous, also creator of beauty products SAMMY Gold Line. Sammy has his own programs on national television relating to all aspects of beauty for woman. JULIO ZABALA: Born in Dominican Republic, raised in Spain. Julio is one of the greatest comical imitators of well International entertainment personalities like Sammy Davis Jr., Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie and many others. CARLOS VIVES: Colombian born, King of the Vallenato music. A Colombian folklore musician, which has been very successfully accepted in all of Latin America and the United States. Carlos spends his time between his native country and his beautiful home in Miami. PHILLIP MICHAEL THON AS: Star of Miami Vice, a hit series filmed in Florida. This famous actor is a resident of Miami. He has his office here to promote phil.a.n- trophic work in benefit of underprivileged children of different ethnic groups. RALPH MERCADO : Famous promoter and manager of salsa groups and singers. Including Celia Cruz, Tito Puentes, Gran Combo and many others. Mercado a New Yorkrican, has moved his famous company record label named RMM to Coral Gables. 9r_ 191 8 6494 Coral Way • Miami, FL 33155 • Phone (305) 665-1516 • fax (305) 668-0319