- Born
- Died
- Birth nameAntonio Esteve Ródenas
- Antonio Gades was born on November 14, 1936 in Elda, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain. He was an actor and writer, known for Carmen (1983), Blood Wedding (1981) and Los Tarantos (1963). He was married to Eugenia Eiriz, Daniela Frey, Marisol, Pilar Sanclemente and Marujita Díaz. He died on July 20, 2004 in Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
- SpousesEugenia Eiriz(2003 - July 20, 2004) (his death)Daniela Frey(1988 - 1993) (divorced)Marisol(1982 - 1986) (divorced, 3 children)Pilar Sanclemente(1968 - 1971) (separated, 2 children)Marujita Díaz(March 18, 1964 - 1966) (divorced)
- ChildrenTamara GadesIgnacio GadesElsa GadesFlores, Celia (I)Esteve, María (I)
- ParentsAurelia RódenasVicente Esteve Lidón
- RelativesEnrique Esteve(Sibling)
- Fidel Castro was best man at his wedding to Marisol in Cuba.
- Was one of the great figures in Spanish dancing and flamenco.
- Flamenco dancer and choreographer renowned for works "Blood Wedding" and "Carmen."
- In his final will and testament, he requested that his ashes be interred at the National Pantheon of Heroes of the Cuban Revolution in Havana, Cuba for his love for the island nation during his visits there. Was a good friend of Cuban president Fidel Castro and his brother, Raul Castro. In June 2004 he was decorated with the Order of Jose Marti, Cuba's highest civilian honor.
- Has five children: Elsa, Ignacio, María, Tamara and Celia.
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