José Ortega Cano facts for kids
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José Ortega Cano
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José María Ortega Cano (born 23 December 1953) is a famous Spanish bullfighter. He was married to the well-known Spanish singer Rocío Jurado. Together, they adopted two children from Colombia, a boy and a girl.
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Early Life and Bullfighting Career
José Ortega Cano was born on December 23, 1953. He started his career as a bullfighter in 1973. His first big performance was in Madrid, a major city in Spain.
Becoming a Professional Bullfighter
On October 12, 1974, Ortega Cano became a full professional bullfighter. This special event is called an alternativa. It happened in Zaragoza, another city in Spain. Another bullfighter, José Mari Manzanares, was his "godfather" for this important step. Paco Bautista was also there as a witness.
Success in the Bullring
Ortega Cano had a very successful year in 1986. He performed well in many bullrings across Spain. His skills and bravery made him a popular figure.
Life Beyond the Bullring
In 1995, José Ortega Cano married Rocío Jurado. She was a very famous singer in Spain. Their marriage was a big event.
Retirement and Comebacks
Ortega Cano decided to retire from bullfighting in 1998. However, he returned to the bullring in 2001. He wore the special bullfighter's suit, called a traje de luces, for this comeback. He retired again in 2004 to care for his wife, Rocío Jurado, who was facing serious health issues. She passed away in 2006. In 2007, Ortega Cano entered the bullring one last time in Olivenza.
Television Appearance
José Ortega Cano was a contestant on the Spanish version of Dancing with the Stars. The show was called Mira quién baila. While he was a great bullfighter, he was not very skilled at dancing.
Later Life and Family
On September 27, 2018, he married Ana María Aldón. They had been partners since 2012. Their wedding was a civil ceremony in Zaragoza. In late 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain, Ortega Cano, his wife, and his daughter all tested positive for COVID-19. They had noticeable symptoms after getting infected around Christmas Eve. They recovered from the illness a few weeks later.
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See also
In Spanish: José Ortega Cano para niños
