Foreign influencers in southern Spain
Albert Einstein: a scientific influence in 1920s Spain
The scientist spent two weeks in the country in 1923 and, while Spaniards were fascinated by him, few understood his theories
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In the frame
From the 'darkness' of Stockholm to the light of Malaga
Swedish artist Henrik Diamant arrived on the Costa del Sol in 2016 and fell in love with the light and lifestyle, which "sparked his imagination"
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Fashion interview
Rafael Urquizar: 'In fashion there are a lot of divas and egos; in my case, I'm just very shy'
With four decades of experience, the Malaga designer has featured on the catwalk in every season of Madrid fashion week
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Film
Malaga woman directs the biggest Spanish premiere of the week at just 23
Ana de Alva debuts on the big screen with the sequel Voy a Pasármelo Mejor, a musical comedy about a group of teenagers to the beat of the biggest hits of the 90s
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Foreign influencers in southern Spain
John Downie: a courageous Scot loyal to Spain
Described as an "eccentric soldier" scarred by many battles, Downie is said to have poured all his patriotism into Spain, where he arrived in 1808
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Foreign influencers in southern Spain
Lord Baden-Powell: Connections with Scouts in Spain
A park in Malaga city is named after the founder of the Scouting monument, while there is a statue in Madrid and a boat in Mallorca
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Foreign influencers in southern Spain
Prosper Mérimée: A lasting romantic image of Andalucía
The French writer visited the region in 1830, and it was during this trip that he was told a story that inspired his novella, Carmen, his most celebrated work
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Biography
Ramsay Ames - from Hollywood to Benalmádena
Singer, pin-up girl, Hollywood actress, pioneer of Spanish television and radio broadcaster, Ramsay Ames fell in love with Spain and the Costa del Sol
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Foreign influencers in southern Spain
Gamel Woolsey: A Bohemian American spirit in Malaga
The writer and poet is buried in the city's English Cemetery next to her husband, the author Gerald Brenan
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Foreign influencers in southern Spain
Charles Pickman: A pioneer of typical Sevillian ceramics
A titan of the 19th century industrialist era of Seville, Pickman set up a ceramics factory in the city at the end of the 1830s, which continued to operate until 1982
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Biopic
Biopic planned of the Malaga woman who disguised herself as a man to play football
The province will host the filming of this Andalusian production that tells a story of 'survival and courage' that transcends sport
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Foreign influencers in southern Spain
Jean C. N. Forestier: Creating exotic paradises in Spain
The celebrated French landscape architect was responsible for several large-scale garden and park projects in Ronda, Seville, Barcelona and Madrid
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In the frame
The musician seeking 'alternative opportunities' on the Costa del Sol
Santiago 'Santy' Segura arrived in Malaga from Ecuador in March 2024 to "open myself up to new experiences"
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In the frame
The couple behind Malaga's growing global jazz scene
Lara Bello and Rajiv Jayaweera met through mutual friends while living in New York and moved to the Costa del Sol in 2020
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Foreign influencers in southern Spain
Mackay and Macdonald: Doctors in Huelva
The related Scottish pair started working as medics for the Rio Tinto Company before opening their own practice in the city where they founded sport clubs
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