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Question:So, I'm doing a Spanish project on Fernando Bujones. And it's basically a biography that I need to present and it neends to be 10 - 15 minutes long. But, I'm having a little trouble finding information about him. So, if you could find information about him and put it in simple sentences would be great, because I also need to translate it into Spanish. Thanks!

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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: So, I'm doing a Spanish project on Fernando Bujones. And it's basically a biography that I need to present and it neends to be 10 - 15 minutes long. But, I'm having a little trouble finding information about him. So, if you could find information about him and put it in simple sentences would be great, because I also need to translate it into Spanish. Thanks!

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1955 - 2005

November 10th, 2005

Fernando Bujones, one of the finest male dancers of the 20th century has passed on after a very brief and unexpected battle with malignant melanoma.

Born in Miami of Cuban parents, Bujones enjoyed an extraordinary performing career. With a meteoric rise, first as a gifted dance student at the Julliard School of Music's world famous School of American Ballet in New York City, then as Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theater, becoming the first American dancer to win the prestigious Gold Medal at the Varna International Ballet Competitions, and lastly as Artistic Director of the Orlando Ballet, Bujones became a living legend in Dance. His success and artistic achievements span over almost three decades and his charismatic presence and incredible technical prowess captivated audiences all over the world.

His name now and forever will be part of Dance history, joining other legendary figures like Vaslav Nijinsky, Rudolph Nureyev, Erik Bruhn and those rare others whose contributions to the world of Dance transcend the ordinary. His art brought so much joy to the millions of people who saw him dance. He has motivated and inspired young generations of dancers all over the world. His personal warmth and passionate spirit transcended the dance world and uplifted all those who had the opportunity to know the man.

He is survived by his wife Maria Bujones, daughter Alejandra K. Bujones, his mother Mary Calleiro, sister and long-time coach Zeida Cecilia Mendez, father Fernando Bujones Sr., half-brother Manny Bujones, half-sisters Susi and Annette Bujones.