Cristina Hoyos facts for kids
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Cristina Hoyos
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Cristina Hoyos Panadero
13 June 1946 |
| Occupation | Dancer, choreographer, actress |
| Years active | 1948–present |
| Spouse(s) | Juan Antonio Jiménez |
| Dances | Flamenco |
Cristina Hoyos Panadero (born 13 June 1946) is a famous Spanish flamenco dancer, choreographer, and actress. She was born in Seville, Spain. After a very successful career around the world, she started her own dance company in 1988. Her company first performed at the Rex Theatre in Paris. Cristina also played a big part in the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.
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Cristina Hoyos's Dance Journey
Early Steps in Dance
Cristina Hoyos began dancing when she was just twelve years old. She performed in a children's show called Galas Juveniles. Her teachers, Adelita Domingo and Enrique el Cojo, helped her discover her deep love for dance.
Dancing with Antonio Gades
In 1969, Cristina joined the ballet company of Antonio Gades. She worked with them for more than twenty years. During this time, she traveled the world, showing off her amazing dance skills. She also starred in a famous film series. These films included Blood Wedding, Carmen, and El amor brujo. In 1983, Cristina played the main role of Carmen in a ballet in Paris. Her performance was highly praised.
Starting Her Own Dance Company
After 1988, Cristina Hoyos appeared in several films and TV shows. These included Juncal and Antártida. In 1989, her new dance company performed their first show, Sueños Flamencos, at the Paris Festival. A year later, her flamenco company made history. They were the first flamenco group to perform at the Paris Opera House. They also performed at the Royal Swedish Opera in Stockholm. Cristina also helped create the dances for Carmen at London's Covent Garden.
Big Performances and New Shows
At the Seville Expo '92, Cristina performed in shows like Yerma. She also danced at the opening and closing ceremonies in Barcelona. In 1992, she brought her show Caminos Andaluces to Paris.
In 1996, Cristina choreographed Cuadro Flamenco for the Opéra de Nice. She also helped create the dances for the film The Hunchback. Later that year, she launched her new show Arsa y Toma. This show featured beautiful costumes designed by Christian Lacroix.
In 1999, her company debuted Al Compás del Tiempo. Cristina also choreographed The Fígaro Marriages. In 2001, she played Carmen again in Carmen 2, le retour.
Leading the Andalusian Ballet
In 2002, Cristina presented Tierra Adentro. This show won an award for Best Performance. She also performed Yerma at the Alhambra for a huge audience. In 2004, Cristina Hoyos was chosen to lead the Andalusian Ballet of Flamenco. A year later, she presented A Trip to the South. In 2006, she toured the world with her show Romancero Gitano. This show was based on the works of the Spanish writer Federico García Lorca.
Cristina Hoyos's Personal Life
Cristina Hoyos is married to Juan Antonio Jiménez. They first met when they were both dancing in the Antonio Gades Ballet Company.
In 1997, Cristina was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had surgery and made a full recovery. Her experience was shared in a book called ¡Ánimo p'alante!. This book was written by Ángel López del Castillo, a journalist.
Films Featuring Cristina Hoyos
Cristina Hoyos has appeared in many films throughout her career. Here are some of them:
- 1967 The Last Meeting – directed by Antonio Eceiza
- 1981 Blood Wedding – directed by Carlos Saura
- 1983 Carmen – directed by Carlos Saura
- 1986 El Amor Brujo – directed by Carlos Saura
- 1988 Juncal – directed by Jaime de Armiñán
- 1988 La Ballena Blanca – directed by José María Sánchez
- 1989 Love, Hate and Death – directed by Vicente Escrivá
- 1990 Angels – directed by Jacob Berger
- 1990 Carmen on Ice – directed by Horant H. Hohlfeld
- 1995 Antártida – directed by Manuel Huerga
- 1996 The Hunchback – directed by Peter Medak
- 2002 Despacito y a compás (a film about her life)
- 2011 Vert, je t'aime vert – directed by Caroline Chomienne
Awards and Special Recognitions
Cristina Hoyos has received many awards and honors for her incredible talent and contributions to dance.
- In 1984, she won Best Supporting Actress for her role in Carmen.
- In 1991, she received the Spanish National Dance Prize. She also got a Gold Medal from the City of Seville.
- In 1993, she was named Andalucian of the year and received the Gold Medal for Fine Arts from the Government of Spain.
- In 1997, she was honored with the Andalusia Culture Prize. She was also made a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the Government of France.
- In 2000, she won the MAX award for Best Female Performer in Dance.
- In 2003, she received the National Flamenco Award.
- In 2004, she won another MAX award for Best Female Performer in Dance.
- From 2005 to 2008, she was named "Ambassador of Andalusia" for tourism. Streets were also named after her in two towns in Seville.
- In 2009, she received the Medal of Villa of Paris.
- In 2011, she was given the Ambassador Prize of Tourism and Culture of Beijing, China.
See also
In Spanish: Cristina Hoyos para niños
