Birthdate: 19 january 1978
Location: Berkel en Rodenrijs, The Netherlands
Study: marketing/commerce/economics at Rotterdam (incl spanish), 1/2 year OCCC Costa Mesa, California (different classes - incl spanish).
Occupation: data processing specialist
Languages: Dutch, English, Spanish, 100 words in arabic :-), used to speak/now only slightly French, German, sign language.
Fan since: 1987, when "Anything for you" was a hit and "Can't stay away from you" etc.
Attended Concerts: Rotterdam Ahoy 1996, Wereldhavendagen miniconcert 8th september 2007, Las Ventas Madrid 15th september 2007
First seen Mrs. Estefan: in front of the Hilton Hotel in Rotterdam 1991 (I was 12) at 4 in the afternoon. There were a lot of girls there for New Kids on the block, and I
for Mrs. Estefan.I had my little red camera with me. Then suddenly there was a cameraman & crew and they asked if they knew Gloria and if they could sing something.
So the girlcrowd did, they sang 1-2-3. I stood near the entrance and saw Gloria coming out with a whole bunch of fotographers.
I went to stand on a strategic place so I could make a picture. I did, but I didn't have the guts to tell her I loved her music and was a big fan. I just ran towards her Bently to try and
make another picture. I saw the cameraman behind me and ducked (this is on the into the light video :-). Then I was squashed by the photograpers, but I didn't care I was on the moon for having seen her so close-by.
First contact with Mrs. Estefan through e-mail, emailed a few times :-) in 1996/1997
I've had the pleasure of, after about 20 years, meeting Mrs. Estefan:
First time: september 8th, 2007 after concert World Harbour festival 2007 Rotterdam with Conga bash (read story below).
Second time: september 9th, 2007 morning after in front of the hotel in Rotterdam, Holland (sorry for baggering you)(read story below)
Third time: septemer 15th, 2007 after the concert in Las Ventas Madrid at meet and greet (read story below)
Favorite album: Alma Caribeńa, Mi Tierra, Lo Mejor de MSM, 90 Millas, Abriendo Puertas
Favorite Spanish songs: ... every spanish one.... but chosing: Desde que te fuiste, Tu sabes
quererme, Baila conmigo, Renacer, Usted abuso, Ayer, Lejos de ti (both :-) ), Mi buen amor,
Con los ańos que me quedan, Por un beso, Tres gotas de agua bendita, Me voy, Hoy, Te amaré, Tradición,
Bésame, Lo nuestro, Morenita, Caridad.....
Favorite English songs: Anything for you, Betcha say that, Don't wanna lose you, Here we are, Close my eyes, Remember me with love, Steal your heart, I'm not giving you up
Favorite line: "Levántense y gocen, que la vida es corta" (ayer - Mi tierra), "abrázame, y cubre todo mi cuerpo" (Bésame - 90 millas)
Current favorites of 90 millas: Lo nuestro, Bésame, Morenita, Caridad, Pintame de colores, Refranes, A Bailar, Esta fiesta no va acabar, Volveré, 90 millas, Me odio
Hobbies: Spanish (classes at small language school), belly dance, play instruments:
drums (classes), and guitar (bit), starting Latin american percussion soon. Used to
play sax and piano for music knowledge. Listing to music (besides gloria who's always been in my heart
and soul on the fore or background), Shakira (since 2000) and all top 40, Nelly
furtado: Loose, Justin etc., like to play pool, eat sushi, make childrens toys/furnature from wood, make baby
blankets.
Click here to read
Minke's Adventures at Las Ventas in Madrid! (2007)
Click here to read
Minke's Adventures at Gloria's Hotel in Rotterdam! (2007)
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Minke's Adventures at Conga Bash Rotterdam! (2007)