DIVAS ☆

Some of my all time favorite divas of the Big Screen and Television,. now, they are my favorites, even when other people may overlook them.

They are also from different parts of the world as I'm of Latin roots.

Forever the queen of comedy, Lucille Ball, the never ending 'I Love Lucy' show is still on the air in over 50 countries of the world, very few have been able to come close to the level of talent of Lucy.

Whoopi Goldberg, Oscar winner for her hilarious role in 'Ghost' sharing credits with Patrick Swayze, her notorious timeless movies include the two part comedy "Sister Act" & "Sister Act, Back in the habit" with Maggie Smith. Whoopi is currently part of the cast of "The View" 

Goldie Hawn, the beautiful blond with big eyes with a brilliant career, since movies like "Shampoo" to the "First Wives Club" and one of her very best "Private Benjamin"

Mexican icon, Katy Jurado, her legendary career included "High Noon"& "Children Of Sanchez" as well as many Mexican telenovelas, one of her best performances was in "Te Sigo Amando" as 'La Jurada'. 

Maricruz Olivier, one of the most talented actresses in Latin American cinema history, one of her best performances was in "Teresa" as well as in the triller "Hasta El Viento Tiene Miedo"

Theresa Russell, one of my favorite villains in movies such as "The Black Widow", Russell also play a very attractive cop in the action flick "Impulse".

Libertad Lamarque, The Argentinian talented singer and actress conquered the world with her comedic/dramatic roles in many movies of the Gold Era of Latin Cinema such as "Escuela De Musica" "La Loca De Los Milagros", her last role was as the alcoholic matriarch of a troubled high society family in "La Usurpadora".

Roseanne Barr, The irreverent stand up comedienne took American households by surprise with her sitcom "Roseanne" where she portrays the head of a Real American Family, her latest show in the Lifetime network "Roseanne's Nuts".

Faye Dunaway, They say is hard to work with her on set, which adds interest to her  successful career, some of Dunaway's best films includes "Bonnie & Clyde", "The Towering Inferno", "Mommy Dearest" as well as movies for Tv as "The Beverly Hills Madam".

Betty White, Always one of people's favorites actresses, Betty started her career at a young age having her own show "Life With Elizabeth" and later being part of one of America's classics "The Golden Girls" where she played the scandinavian widow 'Rose Nylung' 

From the Gold Era of Mexican cinema. Maria Victoria, one of the most talented and versatile actresses of Mexico, Maria Victoria played a villain as well as the good girl, but her most memorable role was as "La Criada Bien Criada" one of the classic Latin sitcoms.

Edith Gonzalez, The beautiful bombshell started her career at an early age in Mexican movies and theater  then became one of the favorites and most successful of Telenovelas such as "Monte Calvario", "Salome" and most recently in the TV series "Mujeres Asesinas"

Sarita Montiel from Spain, Actress and singer, successful in Hollywood in movies like "Vera Cruz" co-starring Gary Cooper, one of her major  box office hits was the Spanish drama " El Ultimo Cuple".

Veronica Castro, Queen of drama in Mexican telenovelas and comedy in the big screen, Veronica is one the most famous latin actresses all over the world.

Julie Andrews,  My all time favorite 'Peter Pan' with one of the most beautiful voices ever heard in music.

Jaclyn Smith,  Maybe the most beautiful of the "Charlie's Angels" during the 70's  also showed her talent for drama on her roll as Florence Nightingale.

Kate Del Castillo,  Favorite actress in Latin movies and telenovelas, her versatility to play dramatic roles and action-adventure has gain her a place as one of the very best. 

Sissy Spaceck.  Great talented actress of all times, from her larger than life role in the thriller "Carrie" to the portrayal of Loretta Lynn in "Cold Miner's Daughter" and "In The Bedroom".

MAJESTIC CITY, WASHINGTON DC.!

A tour thru one of the most beautiful destinations in the United States, the Capital City, Washington DC, city of historical moments in politics, where diversity is one of the greatest assets and edifications are impressive.

Tivoli on Columbia Heights, one of the most historic edifications on the North West of Washington DC.

The Nation's Capitol, one of the most iconic buildings in the United States.

Old Post Office building in downtown DC.

The National Mall in Washington DC, one of the favorite destinations for millions of tourist visiting from all over the world. who get impressed by the magnificence of the edifications and their history.

The White House, American symbol of Power and Freedom.

Logan Circle on the NW of Washington DC, flanked by new modern edifications and a busy night life of clubs, restaurants and boutique shops. 

Georgetown, Old Riggs Bank building on the corner of Wisconsin Ave. & M Street.

Town Houses on Florida Ave. NW, elegant residential buildings with the old classic charm.

Corner of 18Th and U streets on the Adams Morgan area, favorite for international restaurants.

'There come the train',. Train approaching at the Dupont Circle Metro station in DC.

View of 15Th St. from the Meridian Hill Park, Old building housing the embassy of Ecuador.

Tourist in front of the White House, the 'everyone favorite' spot for that souvenir photograph.

Jackson's Monument, across the street from the White House.

Farragut Plaza in the center of Downtown DC.

Fountain at Dupont Circle. Favorite evening destination for clubs, bars, restaurants, coffee shops and retail shops, The Dupont Circle Metro station exits to Q St. and the South of the P St.

Boutique furniture stores on the new developed 14Th St Strip, here on the intersection with Q St.

Stunning residential buildings on 17Th Street, NW of Washington DC.

Country Club on P St. Dupont Circle area.

The Duke Ellington Bridge connecting Adams Morgan and Woodley Park. also known as the Calvert St. Bridge.

Presidents Mural at the exotic "Mama Ayesha's" Restaurant in Adams Morgan.

Columbia Road in Adams Morgan, better known by it's Hispanic and African residents and visitors, making it one of the most divers areas in Washington DC. With a very busy night life.

Modern shopping sector in Friendship Heights, (Mazza Gallery.) with designer stores, metro station and exquisite restaurants.

Friendship Heights shopping sector.

Brick sidewalks on Florida Ave. and U St. Just few blocks from Dupont Circle.

Friendship Heights shopping center at night.

Fountain at Meridian Hill Park. one of the most beautiful parks in Washington DC.

Vibrant neighborhood on 14Th St. the most developed area with fancy shops and expensive residential modern buildings, plus an inviting night life for all budgets.

New shopping mall in Columbia Heights. over 14Th St, just few blocks from U St. 

This short, but fun tour of my beautiful city has been For Your Eyes Only.

FOOTBALL IS THE WORLD'S KING OF SPORTS.!

No other sport in the planet brings the adrenaline and emotions as high as Football (Soccer) does, all over the world and in every single continent the crowds want Football and will support their local team no matter what.! boys and girls at early age play and enjoy the discipline of 90 minutes of technical fight to get  that ball into the net.
Some of my best memories of Football are seeing old photos of my dad wearing a uniform for his local team, then years later my brother and best friends in my neighborhood joined our local team the black and yellow " Atletico Bilbao" from el Pasaje Torres or Barrio San Jacinto more in general, I never played the sport until my second year of Junior high when I played goal keeper and it was so much fun and also a bit scary to see that ball coming along with a whole bunch of sweaty players, All in my direction to get that ball into the net.

This are some of the Football players that I remember being some of the greatest in the world:

Edson Arantes Do Nascimento "PELE"
from whom I inherited my name, he was born in 3 Coracoes, Minas Gerais, Brazil in 1940

Pele played 4 World Cups 1958, 1962, 1966, 1970
Edson Arantes once said " I was born for Football, just like Beethoven was born for music"
Pele started playing Football at age 14 for Bauru Athletic Club Juniors of Sao Paulo and a year later went to play at Santos and stayed loyal to them until 1974.

Kevin Keegan
From England, born on Feb-14-1951, in 1979 Keegan went after a different venue, from Football to music, releasing an album title "Head Over Heels In Love"

Coach  Kevin Keegan in 2009

Franz Beckenbauer
Born in Munich, Germany in Sep-11-1945, here pictured in 1980 at age 35.

Coach Franz Beckenbauer in June 2010
His last team as a player was the 'NY Cosmos' 1982-83

A Shower photo in 1977 of Edson Arantes Do Nascimento 'Pele' and Franz Beckenbauer with team members.
Beckenbauer and his team Germany won the World Cup in 1974.

Diego Armando Maradona.
Born on October 30, 1960 from a poor and crime infested neighborhood of Villa, Buenos Aires in Argentina.

Maradona nicknamed "El Pibe De Oro" in Argentina and all of Latin America is claimed as one of the best ever in Football history.

Jorge "El Magico" Gonzalez
Born on March 13, 1958 ,The player was the pride and joy of his country El Salvador,  here wearing the color of his local team 'Club Deportivo FAS' of Santa Ana.

Jorge 'Magico' Gonzalez with fellow team members Chalo Henriquez and Roberto Casadei in 1979

Representing El Salvador's National Team,  Jorge Gonzalez and team member Jaime Rodriguez "La Chelona"
This days Jorge 'Magico' Gonzalez has been honor with a stadium named on his honor in San Salvador.

Marco Van Basten
Born October 31-1964 in Utrecht, Netherlands
here during his days with the Ajax in 1982

Coach Marco Van Basten in Nov-2008
Van Basten last team was the Milan from 1987 to 1995

Romario De Souza Faria.
Born January 29, 1966 on Ri De Janeiro, Brazil
One of the most goals prolific scorers in Football history, Winner of the Golden Ball for Most outstanding performer on the 1994 World Cup.

Romario De Sauza in 2010
The Football legend started playing at 13 with the Olaria F.C

Lothar Herbert Matthaus
Born March 21, 1961 in Germany
Twice named German Footballer of the year.

Lothar Matthaus in 2010
The first ever FIFA World Player  Of The Year in 1991

Gerd Muller.
Born November 1945
Muller scored the winning goal in the 1974 World Cup against the Netherlands in Germany, leading to a heroic triumph for his country.

Gerd Muller. The most notorious goal poacher of his generation and the World Cup all time top scorer, scoring 10 goals 1n 1970, Mexico, in only 6 matches, winning The Golden Boot.

Zinedine Zidane
Born in June 23, 1972 in Marseille, France
Holding the World Cup in 1998 as France became the Soccer Champion of the world.

Zinedine Zidane played for The Real Madrid from 2001 to 2006

Diego Forlan
Born in May 19, 1979 in Montevideo, Uruguay
Holding the Golden Boot awarded in World Cup 2010 in South Africa.

Diego Forlan durin a match in South Africa World Cup 2010
Forlan currently plays with Manchester United, his father Pablo Forlan played for Uruguay's national team in West Germany World Cup 1974.

David Villa Sanchez
Born December 03, 1981 in Tulla, Spain
In the 2010 World Cup in South Africa David Villa was quite the show man with several moments of individual brilliance, later Villa confessed he cried like a child after his country's triumph of the World Cup.

David Villa and fellow team members celebrate becoming the Soccer World Champions 2010 in south Africa.

Villa unveiling a wax figure on his honor at the WaxWorks Museum in Madrid, Spain on March 22, 2011.


The Football legacy will live for many generations to come. We, the devoted and heart passionate fans will be there to cheer our teams, to live to agony of the last minutes of the game and to cry on celebration for the victory, Football is more than a sport for the world, is an expression of Peace and Unity. The world becomes closer every four years when we live together  again the emotions of the World Cup.

This visit to the some of the most memorable men in Football history has been For Your Eyes Only.