Urbano facts for kids

Urbano is a word that can mean different things, like a music style or the name of many interesting people! It's often used to describe things related to cities or city life.

What Does Urbano Mean?

Urbano can refer to a few cool things:

• Urbano (album): This is the name of a music album released in 2002 by a famous singer named Elvis Crespo.
• Urbano music: This is a big group of popular Latin music styles. Think of it as an umbrella term for many different kinds of music that are popular in cities and often have a modern, urban feel.

Famous People Named Urbano

Many people around the world have the name Urbano, either as a first name or a last name. Here are a few examples of people who became well-known:

People with Urbano as a First Name

• Urbano Antillón (born in 1982): He is a professional boxer from Mexico and America. He competed in the Lightweight division, showing great skill in the boxing ring.
• Urbano Caldeira (1890–1933): This person was a very important figure in Brazilian football (soccer). He was an athlete, a coach, and even managed the famous Santos Futebol Clube.
• Urbano Cairo (born in 1957): He is an Italian businessman who is currently the chairman of the Torino Football Club, a well-known soccer team in Italy.
• Urbano Lazzaro (1924–2006): He was an Italian resistance fighter during a big war. He played a key role in capturing a very important person at that time, helping to bring peace.
• Urbano Lugo (born in 1962): He was a professional baseball pitcher from Venezuela. He played in Major League Baseball, which is the highest level of baseball in North America.
• Urbano Ortega (born in 1961): He is a retired Spanish footballer. He played as a midfielder and was known for his skills on the field.
• Urbano Rattazzi (1808–1873): He was an important Italian statesman, which means he was a leader in politics and government during his time.

People with Urbano as a Last Name

• Carl Urbano (1910–2003): He was an American director who worked at Hanna-Barbera Productions. This company made many famous cartoons that you might still see today!
• João Urbano (born in 1985): He is a racing driver from Portugal. He competes in car races, showing his speed and driving talent.
• Michael Urbano (born in 1960): He is an American musician. Musicians create music, often playing instruments or singing.
• Matías Urbano (born in 1981): He is an Argentine footballer who plays for a team called Millonarios in Colombia.

Fictional Characters

• Frank Urbano: This is a character played by an actor named Antoni Corone in a TV show called Oz.

See also

In Spanish: Urbano para niños

• Urban (disambiguation)