Las Vegas Walk of Stars
The Las Vegas Walk of Stars, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, started in October 2004 [1] to honor the people who helped make Vegas famous. The embedded stars are located along a 4-mile stretch on both sides of Las Vegas Blvd between Sahara Ave and Russell Blvd. Wayne Newton was first to be honored on October 26, 2004, followed in 2005 by Frank Marino, Liberace, Rich Little, Line Renaud and Dick Jensen.[2] In 2010, Frank Marino became the first entertainer to have earned induction into the Walk of Stars twice.[3] In 2010, Cuban music icons Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan were the first couple recognized, who shared a star. In 2011, Mexican power couple Jenni Rivera and Esteban Loaiza were the second couple to be recognized by the Las Vegas Strip attraction.[4] On February 17, 2008 singer, entertainer, television host and producer, Tony Sacca became the 23 star recipient.
Honorees
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Singer Jenni Rivera's star
Name |
Nationality |
Specialty |
Date |
Ref. |
Wayne Newton | United States | Singer | 000000002004-10-26-0000October 26, 2004 | [5] |
Frank Marino | United States | Female impersonator | 000000002005-02-01-0000February 1, 2005 | |
Liberace | United States | Singer | 000000002005-02-01-0000February 1, 2005 | |
Rich Little | Canada | Voice actor | 000000002005-02-15-0000February 15, 2005 | |
Line Renaud | France | Singer | 000000002005-10-24-0000October 24, 2005 | |
Dick Jensen | United States | Live performer | 000000002005-11-05-0000November 5, 2005 | |
Wayne Allyn Root | United States | TV celebrity | 000000002006-08-15-0000August 15, 2006 | |
Siegfried & Roy | Germany | Magicians | 000000002006-10-03-0000October 3, 2006 | [6] |
Society of Seven | United States | Variety Troupe | 000000002006-11-28-0000November 28, 2006 | |
Sammy Davis, Jr. | United States | Singer | 000000002007-02-15-0000February 15, 2007 | |
Bobby Darin | United States | Singer | 000000002007-05-14-0000May 14, 2007 | [7] |
Tony Sacca | United States | Television Personality | 000000002008-02-17-0000February 17, 2008 | |
Trini Lopez | United States | Singer | 000000002008-05-15-0000May 15, 2008 | [8] |
Elvis Presley | United States | Singer | 000000002008-09-26-0000September 26, 2008 | [9] |
Raúl De Molina | Cuba
United States | Television personality | 000000002009-11-03-0000November 3, 2009 | [10] |
Lili Estefan | Cuba
United States | Television personality | 000000002009-11-03-0000November 3, 2009 | [11] |
Dean Martin | United States | Singer | 000000002010-02-22-0000February 22, 2010 | |
Frank Sinatra | United States | Singer | 000000002010-02-22-0000February 22, 2010 | |
Frank Marino | United States | Female Impersonator | 000000002010-02-25-0000February 25, 2010 | |
Emilio & Gloria Estefan | Cuba
United States | Singer and Producer | 000000002010-04-29-0000April 29, 2010 | [12] |
Fernando Vargas | United States | Boxer | 000000002011-01-28-0000January 28, 2011 | |
Manny Pacquiao | Philippines | Boxer | 000000002011-05-02-0000May 2, 2011 | |
Jenni Rivera | Mexico
United States | Singer | 000000002011-07-01-0000July 1, 2011 | [13] |
Esteban Loaiza | Mexico | Baseball pitcher | 000000002011-07-01-0000July 1, 2011 | [4] |
Engelbert Humperdinck | England | Singer | 000000002011-07-20-0000July 20, 2011 | |
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons | United States | Music band | 000000002013-03-21-0000March 21, 2013 | |
Regulo Caro | Mexico | Singer | 000000002014-10-22-0000October 22, 2014 | |
References
- ↑ USATODAY.com - Las Vegas to celebrate 100 years
- ↑
- ↑ "Frank Marino Awarded, Gets Second Star on Las Vegas Walk of Stars". February 27, 2010. Retrieved January 19, 2014.
- 1 2 SILVA, CRISTINA (July 11, 2011). "Singer Jenni Rivera honored with Las Vegas star". Associated Press. Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ↑ "Wayne Newton Honoured in Las Vegas". October 28, 2004. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ↑ "Illusionists Siegfried and Roy inducted into Las Vegas Walk of Stars". Fox News. October 4, 2006. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ↑ "The Darin Lifetime Event 2007". Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ↑ Trini Lopez
- ↑ Las Vegas Review Journal-Elvis Gets His Star
- ↑ "Raúl De Molina and Lili Estefan". Retrieved January 26, 2014.
- ↑ "Biography of Llil Estefan (In Spanish & English)". Retrieved January 20, 2014.
- ↑ "Gloria and Emilio Estefan Receive Star from Las Vegas Walk of Stars". Retrieved January 15, 2014.
- ↑ "Singer Jenni Rivera honored with Las Vegas star". Associated Press. July 4, 2011. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
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External links
- ↑ http://www.pinasglobal.com/2011/04/pacquiao-kauna-unahang-pinoy-na-nabigyan-ng-%E2%80%9Cstar%E2%80%9D-sa-las-vegas-walk-of-fame/