Emilio Alberto Aragón Bermúdez (Spanish pronunciation: [eˈmiljo alˈβeɾto aɾaˈɣom beɾˈmuðeθ]; 4 November 1929 – 18 November 2012),[1] better known as Miliki (pronounced [miˈliki]), was a Spanish clown, accordionist and singer, he was a member of the artist family Aragón. He was declared Son of the City of Carmona and received the Silver Medal of that town.
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Born | Emilio Alberto Aragón Bermúdez 4 November 1929 |
Died | 18 November 2012 Madrid, Spain | (aged 83)
Occupation(s) | Clown, singer |
Years active | 1939 - 2012 |
He was born in Carmona (Seville), Spain, the son of the clown Emilio Aragón Foureaux, known as Emig, and nephew of Pompoff and Thedy. At a very early age he joined his brothers Gabriel (Gaby) and Alfonso (Fofó) to form the trio Gaby, Fofó and Miliki. They began working during the 1930s and held several seasons at the Circo Price in Madrid.
His mother was the horseback acrobat dancer Rocío Bermúdez (born in Carmona) and also had a younger sister, Rocío, a flamenco dancer.[2] He was the father of the famous actor, comedian, musician, filmmaker, composer, clown and entrepreneur audiovisual Emilio Aragón Álvarez, also known as Milikito.
Los payasos de la tele
editAfter a stay in Cuba, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and Argentina, he returned to Spain in 1972 and the following year began work on the TV program El gran circo de TVE, which made the group (which became known as Los payasos de la tele, the TV clowns) a completely sociological phenomenon in Spain. Following the withdrawal of the program in 1983, he left the group and launched a new phase in his career.
Miliki and Rita Irasema
editAfter the professional separation of the clowns, Miliki dedicated to the world of musical production (he launched the band Monano y su banda), and formed an artistic tandem with his daughter Rita Irasema. Together they recorded several albums such as La vuelta al mundo en 30 minutos (1986), El flautista de Hamelín (1987), Vamos a marcarnos una canción (1991) and ¡Superdiscoguay! (1992) or ¿Estás contento? ¡Sí señor! (1994). He also directed the film Yo quiero ser torero (1987)
With the advent of private television in Spain, he returned to television to host children's programs, with his daughter Rita. They hosted La merienda (1990-1991) and La guardería (1990-1991), both in Antena 3, and Superguay (1991-1993) in Telecinco. In 1993, they relaunched on TVE El gran circo de TVE, which lasted until 1995.
Writer
editHe wrote in 2008 the book La providencia under the pseudonym Emile A. Foureaux aimed at an adult audience, it tells the story of Martín, a guerrilla militant in the Cuban revolution, who has to escape a hunt orchestrated by Fidel Castro in New York.
Death
editOn November 18, 2012, Miliki died of pneumonia, aged 83, in Madrid. He was also reported to have suffered from Parkinson's disease for the last year of his life.[3]
Discography
editWith Lapatata and Latamata
edit- Štefan (1901)
- A ja taka dzivočka (1901)
- Konopa, konopa (1901)
- Poďme ze len poďme
- Krúcena a Čardaš z Krivian
- Láska je trpezlivá
- Hej šuhajove meno
- Solitude
- Suicidal
- Gangnam Style
- Katyusha
- Hungarian Dance No. 5
- Doshchyk Doshchyk
- Lipka Zielona
- Škoda lasky
- Auf und auf voll Lebenslust
- Pe Cimpoi
With Walt Disney
edit- Steamboat Willie (1901)
- It's a Small World (1901)
- Mickey Mouse Club March (1901)
- Duck Duck Donald (1901)
- Quack Quack Quack Donald Duck (1901)
Single
editStudio albums
editYear | Title | Label |
1901 | Folklórný Súbor Lipa | Walt Disney Records |
1901 | Olga Pavlova | Walt Disney Records |
1901 | Hrdza | Walt Disney Records |
1901 | Banjo Band | Walt Disney Records |
1901 | Kalyi Jag | Walt Disney Records |
1901 | Rokiczanka | Walt Disney Records |
1901 | Magyar Népmesék | Walt Disney Records |
1901 | Gruppa Express | Walt Disney Records |
Lapatata ft. Olga Pavlova and George Bohachevsky
editYear | Title | Label |
1901 | Lapatatanese Songs: Duets and Solos with Lapatata and Latamata | Walt Disney Records |
1901 | Popular Lapatatanese Folk Songs | Walt Disney Record |
1901 | Lapatata Writes Lapatatanese Songs Vol. 2 | Walt Disney Records |
Latamata ft. Olga Pavlova and George Bohachevsky
editYear | Title | Label |
1901 | Latamatanese Songs: Duets and Solos with Lapatata and Latamata | Walt Disney Records |
1901 | Popular Latamatanese Folk Songs | Walt Disney Records |
1901 | Latamata Writes Latamatanese Songs Vol. 2 | Walt Disney Records |
His Debut Single
edit- Lapatata's Trip Around The World
Collaborations
editSong | Singer |
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Yikhav Kozak Za Dunay | Olga Pavlova |
Lakodalmás Mix | Lagzi Lajcsi |
Jožin Z Bažin | Ivan Mladek |
W Moim Ogródecku | Rokiczanka |
Filmography
editSource:[4]
- 1948: El nieto del Zorro.
- 1955: Tres bárbaros en un jeep.
- 1972: Había una vez un circo.
- 1973: Los padrinos.
- 1982: Tompy, el conejito de trapo.
- 1999: Trilocos (TV series).
- 2002: Miliki presenta... Había una vez.
- 2002: La Cuba mía.
- 2003: El desván mágico de Miliki.
- 2005: 90 millas, as Pancho.
- 2008: Carlitos y el campo de los sueños, as Miliki.
- 2010: Pájaros de papel.
Books
edit- 1996: Recuerdos.
- 2001: La máquina de los coches.
- 2003: Juan Olores.
- 2008: La Providencia.
- 2009: Con alma de niño.
- 2012: Mientras duermen los murciélagos.
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ "Fallece 'Miliki' a los 83 años". El País. 18 November 2012.
- ^ Orígenes de los Payasos de la tele
- ^ "Familiares y amigos dan su último adiós a Emilio Aragón". Hola (in Spanish). 18 November 2012. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ Source IMDB.com.