Jesulín de Ubrique facts for kids
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Jesulín de Ubrique
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| Born |
Jesús Janeiro Bazán
January 9, 1974 |
| Occupation | Bullfighter |
| Spouse(s) |
María José Campanario
(m. 2002) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | María del Carmen Bazán Domínguez Humberto Janeiro López (1943-2020) |
Jesús Janeiro Bazán (born on January 9, 1974, in Ubrique, Cádiz, Spain), is a famous Spanish bullfighter known by his stage name, Jesulín de Ubrique. He became very well-known in Spain for his exciting performances in the bullring.
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About Jesulín de Ubrique
Early Life and Training
Jesús Janeiro Bazán was born in Ubrique, a town in the Cádiz province of Spain. His parents are Humberto Janeiro López and María del Carmen Bazán Domínguez. He has three siblings: Humberto, Carmen, and Víctor Manuel, who also became a bullfighter.
Jesulín started his bullfighting journey at the Bullfighting School of Cádiz. He first wore the special "suit of lights" (traje de luces) on August 22, 1987, in El Bosque. He had his first fight with horses in Ronda on April 30, 1987. During this event, he performed very well, cutting two ears from the bull, which is a sign of a great performance in bullfighting. In 1989, he won the famous "Golden Shoe" (Zapato de Oro) award for young bullfighters.
Becoming a Professional Bullfighter
Jesulín officially became a professional bullfighter, a matador de toros, on September 21, 1990, in Nîmes, France. This special ceremony is called the alternativa. During this event, he received an ear from the bull, showing his skill.
He made his debut in the famous Las Ventas bullring in Madrid on May 25, 1992. In his early days, Jesulín was known for his precise and brave style. He showed great technique and courage in the ring.
Peak of His Career
The year 1994 was a huge success for Jesulín. He led the list of bullfighters with 153 bullfights and earned 339 ears. This made him incredibly popular. The next year, 1995, he broke his own record, performing in 161 bullfights and cutting 279 ears.
Some experts felt that fighting so many bulls might have changed his style, making it seem less passionate. However, these busy years also made him very wealthy and famous. He was known for some unusual actions, like wearing yellow or even climbing on top of a bull, which sometimes surprised people.
Beyond the Bullring
As Jesulín's fame grew, he also became a well-known figure in Spanish celebrity magazines. In 1994, he held a special bullfight just for women in Aranjuez, Madrid. Because of this, he earned the nickname "the bullfighter of women."
He also tried his hand at singing, releasing an album that included the popular song "Toda." He even performed versions of other famous songs. In 1995, he was chosen to announce the Carnival of Cádiz, a big honor.
In 1999, after only 11 bullfights that year, Jesulín decided to take a break from bullfighting. He was only 25 years old and felt he needed a break. He returned to the bullring in 2001, aiming to fight fewer bulls and enjoy it more.
In 2001, he was involved in a serious car accident. In January 2003, his hometown of Ubrique honored him with a gold medal for making their town famous through his bullfighting career. After another break, he returned to the ring on March 8, 2010.
Later, Jesulín appeared on several television shows in 2013 and 2014. He also tried acting, appearing in the movie Torrente 5: Operación Eurovegas with Santiago Segura. Today, there is a museum and a monument dedicated to him in the bullring of his hometown.
Personal Life
In 1995, Jesulín began a relationship with María Belén Esteban Menéndez. They had a daughter named Andrea Janeiro Esteban, born on July 20, 1999, in Madrid. The couple later separated.
In November 2001, he became engaged to María José Campanario Torres. They married on July 27, 2002, in Sanlúcar la Mayor. With María José, he has two more children: Julia Janeiro Campanario, born on April 18, 2003, in Seville, and Jesús Alejandro Janeiro Campanario, born on March 6, 2007, in Jerez de la Frontera. He currently lives in Arcos de la Frontera, Cádiz.
See also
In Spanish: Jesulín de Ubrique para niños
- List of bullfighters
