Ruiz is a Hispanic surname meaning "son of Ruy". It refers to:

• Persons
  • Adolfo Ruiz Cortines (1890-1973), President of Mexico 1952-1958.
  • Alejandro R. Ruiz, U.S. Army recipient of Medal of Honor in World War II
  • Ashley Ruiz (1976–), American singer, prior member of the group Menudo
  • Blas Ruiz, Spanish explorer
  • Carlos Ruiz (1979–), Guatemalan football player
  • Carlos Ruiz, Philadelphia Phillies
  • Chris Ruiz (contemporary), German electronic DJ and producer
  • Edgar Humberto Ruiz (1971–), Colombian road cyclist
  • Enzo Ruíz, Uruguayan footballer
  • Estela Ruiz, Mexican-American Marian visionary
  • Félix Ruiz, Spanish footballer
  • Fermín Cacho Ruiz (contemporary), Spanish athlete, 1992 Olympics medalist
  • Frankie Ruiz, (1958–1998) Puerto Rican salsa singer
  • Gabriel Ruiz, Puerto Rican singer
  • Grace Ruiz, actress
  • Héctor Ruiz (1945–), Mexican-American businessman, CEO of AMD
  • Hipólito Ruiz López, Spanish botanist
  • Iván Ruíz (1977–), Cuban volleyball player
  • John Ruiz a.k.a. “The Quiet Man” (1972–), Puerto Rican boxing champion
  • José Francisco Ruiz (1795–1840), Texas revolutionary and politician
  • José Martínez Ruiz, pseudonym Azorin (1873–1967), Spanish poet and writer
  • José Javier Pomés Ruiz (1952–), Spanish politician and Member of the European Parliament
  • Juan Ruiz (1283–1350), Spanish priest and poet
  • Juan Ruiz de Alarcón (1581-1639), dramatist from New Spain
  • Lorenzo Ruiz (c. 1600–1637), Filipino saint
  • Miguel Ángel Ruiz (1952–), a.k.a., "Don Miguel Ruiz", Mexican author, shaman, and teacher of the Toltec tradition
  • Óscar Ruiz, Colombian football referee
  • Pablo Ruiz Picasso (1881–1973) Spanish painter and one of the most recognized figures in 20th century art, probably most famous as the co-founder, along with Georges Braque, of cubism.
  • Raoul Ruiz (1941-2011), Chilean filmmaker
  • Raquel Ruiz Morell, Mexican actress
  • Renata Ruiz (1984–), Chilean model, 2005 Miss Universe contestant
  • Renato Ruiz (1977–), Mexican professional wrestler
  • Rodrigo Ruiz (1972–), Chilean football player
  • Rosie Ruiz (1953-), woman who finished first in the 1980 Boston Marathon but was later found to have cheated by jumping in during the middle of the race
  • Samuel Ruiz (1924-), Mexican bishop from the state of Chiapas
  • Stefanie Ruiz, Brazilian model
  • Tracie Ruiz (1963-), American synchronized swimmer
  • Yumilka Ruíz (1978-), Cuban volleyball player
• Other
  • Nevado del Ruiz, volcano in Colombia
  • Ruiz, Nayarit, in Mexico
  • Ruiz, Dayanara (2002-), Honorable ciudadana Mexicana

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Frankie Ruiz (March 10, 1958 - August 9, 1998) was a famous Puerto Rican salsa singer.

Early years[link]

Born Jose Antonio Torresola Ruiz, he was born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey. His parents moved from Puerto Rico to the United States in search of a better way of life. In Paterson, Ruiz received his primary and secondary education. As a child he enjoyed singing to the tunes of salsa and as a young man joined a local band called The Charlie Lopez Orchestra. With this band he recorded his first song Salsa Buena. In 1976, Ruiz moved to Mayagüez, Puerto Rico with his mother after his parents divorced.

Musical career[link]

In Puerto Rico, Ruiz became a fan of a salsa band called La Solucion, directed by Roberto Rivera and learned all of their songs. He attended every concert and show. On one occasion, Ruiz's mother asked Rivera to give her son an opportunity to sing in the band, but to no avail. However, as fate would have it, in 1977, Ruiz was present at one of their shows where the lead singer did not show up. Rivera felt that he had no other choice but to give Ruiz a try. He was a success and was hired by Rivera. With La Solucion, Ruiz re-recorded a new version of Salsa Buena. He performed with the band for three years and recorded his first hit single La Rueda.

In 1980, Ruiz joined Tommy Olivencia and his Primerisima Orchestra. His youth and style known as Sensual Salsa helped to bring in a new generation of salsa followers. His first major hit was with the band Lo Dudo which was previously covered by José José. In 1983, Ruiz decided to go solo and had hits with Puerto Rico, Tú Con El, Mirandote, Desnudate Mujer, Deseandote, La Cura, Bailando, Mi Libertad and many more. He traveled extensively throughout Latin America, Europe and the United States performing and always used the phrases "Vaya, Mi China" (Go, My Baby)- China was his wife and mother of his son Frankie Ruiz Jr. -, and "¿Que que?" (What, What?) as his trademarks. He was then called "El Papa de la Salsa" (The Father of Salsa).

Later years and death[link]

Ruiz began to use illegal drugs and became an alcoholic. During a flight after one of his concerts he attacked a flight attendant. He was arrested and sentenced to three years at the federal prison in Jacksonville, Texas for the incident. Ruiz's last song was "Vuelvo a Nacer", where he describes his errors in life by taking the wrong way and that he declares himself born again. His voice was heard raspy compared to his earlier career due to the effects of his drug use. Frankie Ruiz became ill and was hospitalized on July 11, 1998, after performing at Madison Square Garden in New York City. On August 9, 1998, Frankie eventually died of complications from AIDS at the age of 40, a month after his final concert at Madison Square Garden .^[2] Before his burial, his remains were taken to Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, for a memorial service. He was later interred at Fair Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Bergen County, New Jersey.

The city government of Mayagüez later renamed an auditorium next to the "Palacio de Recreación y Deportes" in Ruiz's honor. He is survived by his son, Frankie Ruiz Jr, his two brothers, Viti and Nelson Ruiz, and his wife.^[1][3]

Recordings[link]

External audio
	You may listen to a mix of various songs by Frankie Ruiz here.

With Orquesta La Solucion

1. La Rueda
2. Separemos Nuestras Vidas
3. La Vecina

With Tommy Olivencia y su Orquesta

1. Primero Fui Yo
2. Lo Dudo
3. Como Lo Hacen
4. Cosa Nativas
5. No Que No
6. Como una Estrella

Albums[link]

Solo Career:

Legacy[link]

Puerto Rican singer Jerry Rivera, who met Ruiz when he was 13 years old and whom he considered his idol, recorded an album titled Canto a mi Idolo...Frankie Ruiz in 2003 with Ruiz's songs as a tribute to Frankie Ruiz. The album cover contains a photo of Rivera and Ruiz that Rivera's father took of them. In 2004, another album tribute to Frankie Ruiz was released featuring various artists. The album was titled Va Por Ti, Frankie. Frankie Ruiz Jr is following his fathers footsteps as a Salsa Singer. He has released 3 singles. -La Despedida (urban) -Provocadora (urban) -Vete ya (salsa).

See also[link]

	Puerto Rico portal
	Biography portal

• List of famous Puerto Ricans

References[link]

External links[link]

• Popular Culture
• Unofficial Site - Biography, Discography, Lyrics
• Frankie's Grave at Find A Grave
• Frankie Ruiz - Fan Site

Juan Guillermo Bonilla (born February 12, 1956) in Santurce, Puerto Rico. Juan Bonilla is a Puerto Rican professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1981-1987 as a second baseman.He played for the San Diego Padres,Baltimore Orioles,and New York Yankees. His uniform numbers were #3 (San Diego Padres 1981-1983), #55 (New York Yankees), #3 (Baltimore Orioles 1986), and #47 (New York Yankees, first half of 1987 season), #57(second half of 1987 season). He also played baseball at Florida State University.

External links[link]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference

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Manuel Ruiz Pérez (born 3 December 1962 in Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, Andalusia) is a retired Spanish football goalkeeper and manager.

Playing career[link]

After playing youth football for UD Melilla and Atlético Sanluqueño CF, Ruiz signed for Xerez CD in 1979. Four years later, he moved to La Liga with Real Zaragoza, making his competition debut on 4 December 1983, in a 0–0 draw at FC Barcelona.

During his four-year spell with the Aragonese, however, he only amassed nine league appearances combined, barred by Andoni Cedrún, which would later become a legendary player for the club. In the 1985–86 season, he featured prominently for Zaragoza's B team in Segunda División, in an eventual relegation-ending campaign.

Before retiring, Ruiz also played for Deportivo de La Coruña - no appearances whatsoever due to a serious injury^[1]- and Levante UD, suffering another second division relegation with the latter club.

Coaching career[link]

In 1997, shortly after retiring, Ruiz started coaching, starting with his first senior team Xerez, and helping the Andalusians return to the second level in 2001, after a three-year absence. Subsequently, he joined Bernd Schuster's coaching staff at the club (in six matches comprising two separate seasons, he would also manage the side as an interim coach).

In 2003, Schuster signed with FC Shakhtar Donetsk, and Ruiz was one of four coaches as Xerez finished ninth in level two. When the German returned to Spain to sign with Levante UD, Ruiz re-joined his coaching staff, continuing to work with him at his following clubs, Getafe CF and Real Madrid, until he was sacked from the latter in December 2008. Amongst other tasks, he was charged with designing the teams' strategic set pieces.^[1]

Honours[link]

Zaragoza

• Spanish Cup: 1985–86

Managerial stats (second division only)[link]

Nat	Team	From	To	Record
				G	W	L	D	Win %	GF	GA	+/-
	Xerez	2003	2003	3	2	0	1	66.67%	9	6	+3
	Xerez	2003	2004	3	0	1	2	0%	3	7	-4
Total Career				6	2	1	3	33.33%	12	13	-1

References[link]

External links[link]

• BDFutbol player profile
• BDFutbol coach profile

Carolina Ruiz Castillo

Personal information
Nationality	Spanish
Born	(1981-10-14) October 14, 1981 (age 30) Osorno, Chile
Height	165 centimetres (65 in)
Weight	66 kilograms (150 lb)
Sport
Country	Spain
Sport	Skiing
Event(s)	Alpine Skiing
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals	2006 Winter Olympics: Downhill– 30 Super-G– 30 Giant Slalom– 20 Combined– 25 2010 Winter Olympics: Downhill– 15 Super-G– 18 Giant Slalom– 34

Carolina Ruiz Castillo (October 14, 1981) is a female skier from Spain. She has represented Spain in the 2006, 2002, and 2010 Winter Olympics. She has also taken part in national championships, world championships, and the world cup. She has also competed in the European cup and the junior world championships.^[1]

References[link]

1. ^ "Carolina Ruiz Castillo". www.salomonracing.com. http://www.salomonracing.com/others/team/racing/ruiz-castillo.html. Retrieved 16 March 2010. 

External links[link]

• Carolina Ruiz Castillo at www.vancouver2010.com

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