A bullfighter and A Vet animal lover and advocate of the rural environment from the veterinary profession and literature. These were Cordoba’s contributions to the Andalusian Medals award ceremony this year. many different worlds And yet, they came to show the enormous diversity that fills this community and the various talents that stand out among men and women born in Andalusia.
85-year-old bullfighter Manuel Benítez El Cordobés, Born and raised in Córdoba, the young field veterinarian, writer and feminist María Sánchez Rodríguez, smiling and excited, received the award in the Projection of Andalusia category. tremendous effect He exercised because he had a long stay in the Sierra de Seville, where his entire family came from when he was a child, and was outstanding in the Environmental Merit category. Actually, He went with his family and to the Sevillian Sierra region. and not to Córdoba, to which he dedicates the award to underline his connection with these lands. President Juanma Moreno stressed that she firmly defends her dual side as veterinarian and poet, and the Andalusian countryside.
El Cordobés: “One day it will be my turn”
Grateful and moved, El Cordobés dedicated the medal to Andalusia, his wife Mari Ángeles, and their children. “One day she’ll have to touch meHe said that he thought many times before picking up the phone of the head of the Andalusian Junta. And better late than never, that day was today. “This is the finale for my whole career”, as proud as he was nervous, he assured “everyone with an armful of”.
The El Cordobés medal also added a pink touch to these verdiblancas medals. After a recent reconciliation hug Manuel Benitez and Manuel Diaz, The recently revealed relationship became visible once again in this show where his son, along with his brother Julio, who never wanted to miss the show, his wife Virginia Troconis, and their daughters came to support the proud father. At the entrance to La Maestranza, a full-fledged bullfighter commented, taking the opportunity to lower the glove on his father and encourage him to fight together “even if on the field.” The bullfighter arrived, accompanied by the president. Manuel Benitez El Cordobés Foundation and Javier Martín, president of DO Montilla Moriles, has highlighted Andalusia’s contribution to the projection of bullfighters in the national and international arena throughout his extensive career.
Part of the Andalusian Medal Police Unit of the Junta de Andalucía, Awarded with the humanitarian values method for their work in protecting minors and victims of gender-based violencealso recognizes the work of Córdoba agents, He was represented by Inspector Rogelia Luque de Pedro Abad.
Medal to Mercedes Moll for his ability to break glass ceilings
The delivery gala, which started with a tanguillo homage to the award winner Julio Pardo, took place for another year. La Maestranza Theater in Seville, The tower, which turned into a Tower of Babel full of accents from all over Andalusia on this date, is a place where many personalities born outside our borders are known this year, but with early roots in Andalusia. This is the case of the business woman and the politician. mercedes moll, Sister of the president of Grupo Prensa Ibérica, editor of Diario CÓRDOBA, Madrid by birth but has lived in Seville for many years and is adopted from Granada, having moved to the neighboring city at the age of 28.. One of the 27 women who signed the constitutionDeputy of the Unión de Centro Democrático and representative of the Granada Confederation of Businesswomen with Federico Mayor of Zaragoza, among other positions and distinctions, the Junta de Andalucía recognized her this year with the Manuel Clavero Arévalo Medal with bailaora Pilar Távora in recognition of a trajectory managed to break many glass ceilings.
This was not the only Andalusian medal awarded to someone born outside the community in 2023. Artist Juan Valdes, Extremaduran by birth, but by profession and by his own decision, Andalusian, in addition to being the father and grandfather of Andalusians, he also received the Medal of Fine Arts where appropriate.
The game colored with musical winks
The event became colorful with Flamenco harp music and Siempre Así, who sang the famous song My Way, that by the music group. javypablo consisting of the children of the former Minister of Education, Javier Imbrodaby the rapper Jesus LC, While describing Andalusia, he made an improvised song from the most repeated words.
Certainly, despite the attempts made every year increase the presence of women The truth in these actions is that although there is a difference, the award-winning men are still in the majority. anecdotal aesthetic detail. And with a few exceptions, the vast majority of winners and event host Eva González came to claim the medal wearing trousers.
Cordoba representation in law
As usual, the event was attended by a broad representative from Cordoba, in particular the city’s mayor, José María Bellido., and his wife, Member of Parliament Verónica Martos, who was present at the official ceremony previously held at the Andalusian Parliament, and Government delegate Adolfo Molina; Speaker of the parliament Jesús Aguirre and members of parliament José Antonio Nieto And Jose Carlos Gomez Villamandos. The University of Córdoba was represented by rector Manuel Torralbo., and the head of Rabanales 21, Jose Antonio. Gentlemen. Representatives of the third sector, such as the head of Fepamic, were also seen in public. Sara Rodriguez or the president of Aspacys, Rafaela Chounavelle People from business and Cordovan society, such as the COVAP president, Ricardo Delgado Vizcaino; anise Ruteno businessman Anselmo Ruiz that she came to the date wearing a striking Cordovan hat; President of the Patios Friends Association, Miguel Angel Rodanwinners in previous editions, such as cantaoro Phosphorito and vitamin D researcher José María Quesada.
Cinema, theatre, television and flamenco director, producer and screenwriter stood out among the highlights of this issue. Pilar Tavora; that he dedicated his medal to his family and especially to his father; Music band Always like that; honorary chairman Azvi GroupManuel Contreras and MA Group, besides the recently deceased carnival Julio Pardohe received the medal after his death, which his son dedicated to his mother and the choir in his name.
Bisbal: “Andalusia is like a mother you love”
We must also add the following titles to the Andalusian medals: Favorite Sons of Andalusia, Recognition of the exceptional merits that have helped Andalusia with its work, studies, performances, discoveries and politics, and which fell to the singer from Almeria this year david bisbal and after his death, the artist from Jerez Lola Florescommemorates the centenary of his birth this year. Bisbal, in the previous video “Andalusia is like a mother who you love very much, who nurtures you and takes care of you very much.”