Satelín-Torres
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Satelín-Torres is an activist group aimed towards building up conscience around culture and identity in Ciudad Satélite
.
Founded in Ciudad Satélite in 2003 by visual artist Fernando Llanos and radio journalist Uriel Waizel
. They were joined in 2004 by writers Melissa Suarez del Real and Lilián Vázquez and graphic designer Nayeli Agatón. As a community of enthusiasts, Satelín-Torres still receives voluntaries interested in helping the comunitary cause, through their own skills, hobbies and jobs.
The site www.satelin-torres.org http://www.satelin-torres.org operating since 2004, gathers a manifesto, pop culture (aided with an extensive graphic database), anecdotes, and essays from both "Satelucos"—born in, or around Ciudad Satélite
—and non-Satelucos (mostly "Chilangos", as persons from Mexico City
are known), in an effort to rescue information ranging from the foundation of the suburb until the present times, towards a proud future of Ciudad Satélite
.
One main aim of the group is to dignify and improve conditions around Ciudad Satélite's main landmark, artist Mathias Goeritz
and architect Luis Barragán
's Torres de Satélite
, that will turn 50 years old between 2007 and 2008.
focused its number 45 on the exposure of the Ciudad Satélite
phenomena, by the all-inclusive democratic slogan "Todos Somos Satelucos". The issue, powered by the Satelín-Torres initiative and archives, was claimed by the magazine as its best selling number ever in its three year lifespan. An unusual "satelucan pride" re-gentrification party was thrown on late August 2005 to celebrate the success. A selection of kitsch 80s songs celebrating the assumed bad taste from "Satelucos" was chosen DJs Mister and Mister a.k.a. (Jorge 'Negro' Hipólito, from Noiselab and Mauricio 'Micro' Esparza, along with visuals by Fernando Llanos.
Biomedical writer and editor in the fields of medical and research ethics, University of Montreal alumna.
real estate TV advertising that brought attention to the zone, labeling it as "The Satellite City", the first suburb orbiting around Mexico City
.
Ciudad Satélite
Satélite is a Greater Mexico City high-class suburban area located in Naucalpan, State of Mexico. Officially the name corresponds only to the homonym neighbourhood, Ciudad Satélite, founded circa 1957...
.
Founded in Ciudad Satélite in 2003 by visual artist Fernando Llanos and radio journalist Uriel Waizel
Uriel Waizel
Uriel Waizel is a music critic and radio broadcaster. He has worked with Radioactivo 98.5 from 1998 to 2002, presenting Sunday midnight cult show Después de Todo, and Imagen 90.5, from 2000 to 2003, as music programmer...
. They were joined in 2004 by writers Melissa Suarez del Real and Lilián Vázquez and graphic designer Nayeli Agatón. As a community of enthusiasts, Satelín-Torres still receives voluntaries interested in helping the comunitary cause, through their own skills, hobbies and jobs.
The site www.satelin-torres.org http://www.satelin-torres.org operating since 2004, gathers a manifesto, pop culture (aided with an extensive graphic database), anecdotes, and essays from both "Satelucos"—born in, or around Ciudad Satélite
Ciudad Satélite
Satélite is a Greater Mexico City high-class suburban area located in Naucalpan, State of Mexico. Officially the name corresponds only to the homonym neighbourhood, Ciudad Satélite, founded circa 1957...
—and non-Satelucos (mostly "Chilangos", as persons from Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
are known), in an effort to rescue information ranging from the foundation of the suburb until the present times, towards a proud future of Ciudad Satélite
Ciudad Satélite
Satélite is a Greater Mexico City high-class suburban area located in Naucalpan, State of Mexico. Officially the name corresponds only to the homonym neighbourhood, Ciudad Satélite, founded circa 1957...
.
One main aim of the group is to dignify and improve conditions around Ciudad Satélite's main landmark, artist Mathias Goeritz
Mathias Goeritz
Mathias Goeritz - August 4, 1990 in Mexico City) was a well-known Mexican painter and sculptor of German origin...
and architect Luis Barragán
Luis Barragán
Luis Barragán Morfin was a Mexican architect. He was self-trained.-Early life:Educated as an engineer, he graduated from the Escuela Libre de Ingenieros in Guadalajara in 1923 and was self-trained as an architect.After graduation, he travelled through Spain, France , and...
's Torres de Satélite
Torres de Satélite
The Torres de Satélite are located in Ciudad Satélite, in the northern part of Naucalpan, Mexico. One of the country's first urban sculptures of great dimensions, had its planning started in 1957 with the ideas of renowned Mexican architect Luis Barragán, painter Jesús Reyes Ferreira and...
, that will turn 50 years old between 2007 and 2008.
Publications
On August 2005, the now defunct DF por Travesías, a kind of leisure magazine specialized in Mexico CityMexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
focused its number 45 on the exposure of the Ciudad Satélite
Ciudad Satélite
Satélite is a Greater Mexico City high-class suburban area located in Naucalpan, State of Mexico. Officially the name corresponds only to the homonym neighbourhood, Ciudad Satélite, founded circa 1957...
phenomena, by the all-inclusive democratic slogan "Todos Somos Satelucos". The issue, powered by the Satelín-Torres initiative and archives, was claimed by the magazine as its best selling number ever in its three year lifespan. An unusual "satelucan pride" re-gentrification party was thrown on late August 2005 to celebrate the success. A selection of kitsch 80s songs celebrating the assumed bad taste from "Satelucos" was chosen DJs Mister and Mister a.k.a. (Jorge 'Negro' Hipólito, from Noiselab and Mauricio 'Micro' Esparza, along with visuals by Fernando Llanos.
Architecture, Design and Engineering
- Enrique Waizel, electronic engineer, network designer, worked for Hewlett-PackardHewlett-PackardHewlett-Packard Company or HP is an American multinational information technology corporation headquartered in Palo Alto, California, USA that provides products, technologies, softwares, solutions and services to consumers, small- and medium-sized businesses and large enterprises, including...
, MicrosoftMicrosoftMicrosoft Corporation is an American public multinational corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of products and services predominantly related to computing through its various product divisions...
and currently Bell CanadaBell CanadaBell Canada is a major Canadian telecommunications company. Including its subsidiaries such as Bell Aliant, Northwestel, Télébec, and NorthernTel, it is the incumbent local exchange carrier for telephone and DSL Internet services in most of Canada east of Manitoba and in the northern territories,...
. Founder of Retis. - Nadia Pacheco, Architect/Color theorists, Along Mathias Gohetirz is responsible of the original color scheme for the Torres de Saltelite
- Miguel De La Torre y Carbó Architect. Participated in the Ciudad Satélite project. Well-known teacher at the UNAMUnamUNAM or UNaM may refer to:* National University of Misiones, a National University in Posadas, Argentina*National Autonomous University of Mexico , the large public autonomous university based in Mexico City...
, a theater in the UNAM Facultad de Estudios Superiores de Acatlán bears his name.
Biology and medicine
Milarca C. Kruse-Whatley (b. Llergo).Biomedical writer and editor in the fields of medical and research ethics, University of Montreal alumna.
Actors and Actresses
- Ninel CondeNinel CondeNinel Herrera Conde is a Mexican actress, model, and Latin Grammy Award nominated recording artist, best known for her performances in Rebelde and Fuego En La Sangre.-Career:...
, actress, Mexican popular entertainment scene pin-up. - Evita Muñoz "Chachita", actress from the golden age of Mexican cinema.
Comedians
- 'Beto el Boticario', magician, illusionist, comic on Mexican 70s TV show La Carabina de AmbrosioLa Carabina de Ambrosio-External links:*http://www.tvazteca.com/corporativo/prensa/boletin/44792.shtml*http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386165/...
. - 'Pompín' Iglesias, comic on Mexican TV.
Producers, screenwriters and creators
- Eugenio CaballeroEugenio CaballeroEugenio Caballero is a Mexican production designer who won an Oscar for Best Achievement in Art Direction with Pilar Revuelta in 2007 for the film Pans Labyrinth ....
, film producer as art director. Oscar Winner on 2007 - 79th Academy Awards79th Academy AwardsThe 79th Academy Awards ceremony , honored the best films of 2006 and took place on February 25, 2007 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on ABC. Ellen DeGeneres hosted the ceremony for the first time. The producer was Laura Ziskin. The announcers were Don LaFontaine and Gina Tuttle.The nominees were...
- for Pan's LabyrinthPan's LabyrinthPan's Labyrinth is a 2006 Spanish Spanish-language dark fantasy film, written and directed by Mexican film-maker Guillermo del Toro. It was produced and distributed by the Mexican film company Esperanto Films... - Mily Moreno, film producer as art director.
- Melissa Suárez del Real, Satelín-Torres founder, writer and radio host for Radio Internacional de Pocajú.
Record Industry Executives
- Jorge 'Negro' Hipólito, DJ, A&R for Noiselab Records México and band manager for Instituto Mexicano del Sonido.
- Clauzzen Hernández, Record Label Manager and International Marketing Director for PolygramPolyGramPolyGram was the name of the major label recording company started by Philips from as a holding company for its music interests in 1945. In 1999 it was sold to Seagram and merged into Universal Music Group.-Hollandsche Decca Distributie , 1929-1950:...
and Universal Music MexicoUniversal Music GroupUniversal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
. Radio host specialized in Gothic rockGothic rockGothic rock is a musical subgenre of post-punk and alternative rock that formed during the late 1970s. Gothic rock bands grew from the strong ties they had to the English punk rock and emerging post-punk scenes...
. - Luis Estrada, Rock en Espanol A&R and Label Manager for Universal Music MexicoUniversal Music GroupUniversal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
2001–2005. General Manager of Universal Music Latino in Miami and Los Angeles 2005-to date. Singer/guitarist of punk-rock band Los Lagartos from 1991 to 1999.
Singers and popular musicians
- Thalía Sodi, (formerly from Timbiriche) pop singer married to mosic producer Tommy Mottola (she used to live in Club the Golf Bellavista when she was a teenager).
- Aleks SyntekAleks SyntekRaúl Alejandro Escajadillo Peña , better known as Aleks Syntek, is a Mexican singer, songwriter and producer. He is married to Karen Coronado, sister of talkshow host Ingrid Coronado.-Biography:...
, pop singer and composer. - Axis, rock band.
- Café TacvbaCafé TacvbaCafé Tacuba is a band from Naucalpan, Mexico. The group is widely credited with being a pioneering group of the Rock en Español movement, which gained popularity in the early 1990s...
, Ciudad SatéliteCiudad SatéliteSatélite is a Greater Mexico City high-class suburban area located in Naucalpan, State of Mexico. Officially the name corresponds only to the homonym neighbourhood, Ciudad Satélite, founded circa 1957...
"fabulous four" and favourite sons; Rock en EspañolRock en EspañolRock en español is the Spanish-language rock music. While the term is used widely in English, it is used in Spanish mainly to distinguish such music from "Anglo rock." It is a style of rock music that developed in Latin American countries and Latino communities, along with other genres like...
stalwarts, comprised by Enrique Rangel, Joselo Rangel, Emmanuel del Real and Rubén Albarrán. - Campo Santo, rock band.
- Consumatum Est, rock band.
- Crista GalliCrista galliThe crista galli is a median ridge of bone that projects from the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone.It is where the falx cerebri attaches anteriorly to the skull....
, rock band. - DildoDildoA dildo is a sex toy, often explicitly phallic in appearance, intended for bodily penetration during masturbation or sex with partners.- Description and uses :...
, rock band. - Dorado 70, rock band
- El Hombre Bala, rock band.
- Fernando DelgadilloFernando DelgadilloFernando Delgadillo is a Latin American musician and composer. He is considered a major representative of the Folk music genre in Mexico.-Biography:...
, trova, singer songwriter. - La Concepción de la Luna, rock band.
- Los Lagartos,rock band.
- Los Güeros de Rancho, rock band.
- Malakatonche, electronica act signed to Noiselab.
- Ramiro del Real, guitarist, singer-songwriter and producer, member of Caradura among other bands
- Renato del Real, multi-instrumentalist, producer
- ResorteResorteResorte is a Mexican nu metal band formed in 1995.- Biography :Tavo, Juan Chávez and Carlos Sánchez formed the group in 1995. The band's birth occurred in sync with the emergence of a musical style called nu metal, which groups such as Rage Against the Machine and KoRn had already been promoting in...
, rock band. - San Pascualito Rey, rock band.
- Sr. Mandrill, electro-funk band.
- TatianaTatiana (singer)Tatiana Palacios Chapa , better known as simply "Tatiana", is a Mexican singer and actress.-Birth and childhood:Tatiana's parents, Dr...
, popstar and singer, children's TV entertainer. - Telekrimen, surf band.
- Víctor Iturbe 'Pirulí', crooner.
- Yucatán a Go Gó, ska band.
Artists
- Arcángel Constantini, web and digital artist.
- Alex Dorfsman, visual artist.
- Fernando Llanos, Satelín-Torres founder, visual artist.
- Ilián Gonzalez, visual artist.
Publicists, Graphic Designers
- Nayeli Agatón, Satelín-Torres founder, graphic designer.
- Mauricio 'Micro' Esparza, publicist, graphic designer, DJ, vinyl hunter and collectionist.
- Pablo PozoPablo PozoPablo Antonio Pozo is a former Chilean football referee. In 2008 Pozo refereed in the Beijing Olympics and the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan. Pozo has also been pre-selected as one of 38 referees from around the world who could possibly referee in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa...
, publicist.
Writers
- Lilián González, Satelín-Torres founder, writer and researcher specialized in Julio CortázarJulio CortázarJulio Cortázar, born Jules Florencio Cortázar, was an Argentine writer. Cortázar, known as one of the founders of the Latin American Boom, influenced an entire generation of Spanish speaking readers and writers in the Americas and Europe.-Early life:Cortázar's parents, Julio José Cortázar and...
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Business
- Lucila Zetina, ex-radio host for Radioactivo 98.5 and Órbita 105.7, Mexico CityMexico CityMexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
. Current P.R. for Mixup and Tower RecordsTower RecordsTower Records was a retail music chain that was based in Sacramento, California. It currently exists as an international franchise and an online music store....
México Stores.
Journalism
- Nino Canún, TV and radio journalist.
- Guillermo Ortega, TV News host.
- Óscar Sarquiz, Music critic.
Radio
- Agustín PeñaAgustín PeñaAgustín Peña is a Uruguayan footballer currently playing for Huracán of the Primera B Nacional in Argentina.-Teams: Montevideo Wanderers 2008-2010 Huracán 2010–present-Personal life:...
, radio host and producer. Current cultural contents manager at Ibero 90.9XHUIA-FMXHUIA-FM or Ibero 90.9 Radio, is a permitted radio station that operates since 2002. It is sponsored by the Iberoamericana University, based in Mexico City.- History :The transmission goes widely through Mexico City and the internet...
. - Ricardo Zamora López, radio journalist. Current general manager at Ibero 90.9XHUIA-FMXHUIA-FM or Ibero 90.9 Radio, is a permitted radio station that operates since 2002. It is sponsored by the Iberoamericana University, based in Mexico City.- History :The transmission goes widely through Mexico City and the internet...
; host at technology show Dommo, on XEW 96.9 FM, Mexico City. - Uriel WaizelUriel WaizelUriel Waizel is a music critic and radio broadcaster. He has worked with Radioactivo 98.5 from 1998 to 2002, presenting Sunday midnight cult show Después de Todo, and Imagen 90.5, from 2000 to 2003, as music programmer...
, Satelín-Torres founder, radio journalist, music critic. Current musical contents manager at Ibero 90.9XHUIA-FMXHUIA-FM or Ibero 90.9 Radio, is a permitted radio station that operates since 2002. It is sponsored by the Iberoamericana University, based in Mexico City.- History :The transmission goes widely through Mexico City and the internet...
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Diving
- Fernando PlatasFernando PlatasFernando Platas is a Mexican diver. He began diving since he was a young boy. In 1990 he won in Germany two tests of 2 and 10 metres, and in that same year he won three gold medals in the Central American Games which took place in Mexico City.In 1992, he represented Mexico in the 1992 Summer...
, silver medal winner at the 2000 Summer Olympics2000 Summer OlympicsThe Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated between 15 September and 1 October 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
in SydneySydneySydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, Australia.
Football (soccer)
- Luis García Postigo, soccer player for Mexican teams Pumas-UNAM, AméricaClub AméricaClub América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
and Spanish team Atlético de Madrid. He played for the National Team in World Cup USA '94, scoring the two winning goals on the 2-1 to Ireland on the first round.
Track and Field
- Carlos MercenarioCarlos MercenarioCarlos Mercenario Carbajal is a retired Mexican race walker. He was born in Ciudad de México, Distrito Federal.-Achievements:-References:*...
, runner/ race walker, silver medal winner at the 1992 Summer Olympics1992 Summer OlympicsThe 1992 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event celebrated in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, in 1992. The International Olympic Committee voted in 1986 to separate the Summer and Winter Games, which had been held in the same...
in BarcelonaBarcelonaBarcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
, EspañaEspañaEspaña may refer to:* Spain, in Spanish* Spanish battleship España , the name of the Alfonso XIII after 1931* España, a battleship that served in the Spanish Navy from 1913 to 1923...
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Weightlifiting
- Soraya Jiménez, weightlifter, gold medal winner at the 2000 Summer Olympics2000 Summer OlympicsThe Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated between 15 September and 1 October 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
in SydneySydneySydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, Australia.
Ciudad Satélite's Iconography
"Martians" on flyer saucer, space-age famous icons of 50'sreal estate TV advertising that brought attention to the zone, labeling it as "The Satellite City", the first suburb orbiting around Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
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Extinct landmarks, shops, restaurants, venues
Satelín Torres aims towards recovering the locality's history. Here is a list of extinct venues:- Apolo Satélite Cinema. The biggest cinema theatre in Ciudad Satélite. The building is now an Office Depot.
- Autocinema Santa Mónica. First and last autocinema in Mexico CityMexico CityMexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
. - BonanzaBonanzaBonanza is an American western television series that both ran on and was a production of NBC from September 12, 1959 to January 16, 1973. Lasting 14 seasons and 430 episodes, it ranks as the second longest running western series and still continues to air in syndication. It centers on the...
, burger shop. - El Castillo del Yorsy, nightclub, live music venue.
- Cinemas Goddard, film house located aside of Plaza SatélitePlaza SatélitePlaza Satélite is a shopping mall located in the metropolitan area of Mexico City. It is located in Ciudad Satélite on Anillo Periferico. Its name comes from its location. It is the most important shopping mall in Mexico City's metropolitan area.- History :...
. - Cinemas Satélite 2001, twin cinemas located towards the southside parking lot of Plaza SatélitePlaza SatélitePlaza Satélite is a shopping mall located in the metropolitan area of Mexico City. It is located in Ciudad Satélite on Anillo Periferico. Its name comes from its location. It is the most important shopping mall in Mexico City's metropolitan area.- History :...
before the mall underwent its 1990's renewal. - High Tower, live music venue.
- Lomas Verdes Ice-ring
- J&J Charlie's, bizarre concept restaurant from the Anderson's Chain.
- Los Comerciales, bizarre concept restaurant from the 70s.
- PennylandPennylandA pennyland is an old Scottish land measurement. It was found in the West Highlands, and also Galloway, and believed to be of Norse origin. It is frequently found in minor placenames.Skene in Celtic Scotland says:The Rev...
, video arcade at Plaza SatélitePlaza SatélitePlaza Satélite is a shopping mall located in the metropolitan area of Mexico City. It is located in Ciudad Satélite on Anillo Periferico. Its name comes from its location. It is the most important shopping mall in Mexico City's metropolitan area.- History :...
. Active from 197? to 198? - Satélite Rocks, live music venue.
- Skatorama, skate park and half-pipe.
- Paris Londres, mid-size department store later renamed SuburbiaSubUrbiasubUrbia is a play by Eric Bogosian chronicling the nighttime activities of a group of aimless 20-somethings still living in their suburban Boston hometown and their reunion with a former high school classmate who has become a successful musician...
. - Sucomer Bellavista, mid-size grocery and food store located in the heart of Bellavista