Portal:Puerto Rico/Did you know entries/13
Popular culture topics
- ... that "Why Do Fools Fall in Love", considered one of the greatest rock and roll songs, was written by Herman Santiago?
- ... that one of the most popular Christmas songs in the United States "Feliz Navidad" was written by a Puerto Rican, José Feliciano?
- ... that in 2003 José Miguel Agrelot's radio show, Alegre Despertar (Joyful Awakening), held the world's record for the longest-running still active radio show, running non-stop for fifty-three years?
- ... that in the classic film West Side Story, an epic Romeo and Juliet tale about the rivalry between a Puerto Rican and Italian-American gang, the only actual Puerto Rican cast was Rita Moreno?
- ... that the reggaetón was developed in Puerto Rico and has since then spread to other places around the world?
- ... that aside from a strong presence in music, sports, literature, politics, television, radio, etc., Puerto Rico also has a presence in the voice acting industry with voice actors such as Tony Oliver?
- ... that the myth of the Chupacabra has its origins in Puerto Rico?
- ... that after the United States, Puerto Rico is tied with Mexico in hosting the most Miss Universe contests and has the third most titleholders following the United States and Venezuela?
- ... that the Teatro Puerto Rico, was for the Latino community in the South Bronx what the Apollo Theater was to the African-American community in the Harlem section of Manhattan?[1]
- ... that Chayanne was the first Puerto Rican musician to reach number-one on Hot Latin Tracks in 1989 for his song, Fuiste un Trozo de Hielo en la Escarcha?[2]
- ^ "Salsa and Heartthrobs: A Palace of Hispanic Life Returns"; By SAM HOWE VERHOVEK; New York Times; September 28, 1987
- ^ "Chayanne — Charts & Awards". Allmusic. Macromedia Corporation. Retrieved 2009-10-13.