travelguide TILMPE May. 2015 | Page 28

MYTHS AND HEROES MONTIJO La Serrana In the mountains of Tormantos, La Vera or Monfragüe exists a character that is a widespread myth throughout Extremadura It would be a beautiful woman-look jacket or rider of superhuman strength and supernatural certain features that lives in the mountains and brings death to the men who pass by her cave (often after drinking or lovemaking ) and then keeps the bones in the cave.This myth is the origin of the medieval "serranillas" tradition. Other mythical components were added to shape the current myth of Serrana. Famous in my region Ivan Perez Seville (1974) known as Huecco is a Spanish singer born in Plasencia (Cáceres) was known as Ivan and shot to fame in 2006 as a solo singer with his song pa 'mi war. After leaving the group presented to him, in 2006 he released an album entitled his own name. Huecco is a singer who fused and blended lot of genres and musical styles. In his songs appreciated touches and influences ranging from rock to rumba, to pop, mambo, ska and hip hop. Sugarless stage: With this band he recorded three albums Huecco Step by yourself: With Huecco, his first and eponymous album met Sugarless voice alone. Javier Cienfuegos, is a Spanish athlete specializing in hammer throw. He has been with the Spanish selection four times and is the national record holder at senior level. Date of Birth: July 15, 1990 (age 23), Montijo Height: 1.93 m Weight: 134 kg 28