Fran Rivera, joven novillero en 1994

1994. A young Francisco Rivera Ordóñez expresses his opinions and desires at 20 years old. He speaks about the possible influence of his family in the world of bullfighting, both through his mother, Carmen Ordóñez (granddaughter of Antonio Ordóñez, great-grandson of Domingo Domínguez and Cayetano Ordóñez "Niño de la Palma") and his father, Francisco Rivera "Paquirri" (grandson of Antonio Rivera Alvarado and nephew of José Rivera "Riverita"). Statements from his manager, Manuel Flores Cámara, are included. Images of him in his room about to dress in his bullfighting attire, fans, the bullring, a lap of honor, etc., are shown. [Reporter: Luis Cátedra. ["Los Reporteros" program, episode 200, July 31, 1994, Canal Sur Television]. Francisco Rivera Ordóñez (Madrid, January 3, 1974) lived in the world of bullfighting from birth. Son of the bullfighter Francisco Rivera "Paquirri" (Zahara de los Atunes, 1948 - Pozoblanco, 1984) and Carmen Ordoñez (Seville, 1995 - Madrid, 2004). His debut was on August 8, 1991, in Ronda (Málaga). 1974: January 3. Francisco Rivera Ordóñez, son of Paquirri and grandson of Antonio Ordoñez, was born in Madrid. On May 31, 1992, he debuted on horseback in Ronda. On April 24, 1994, he debuted at Las Ventas (Madrid). On April 23, 1995, at the age of twenty-one, he took his alternativa (became a full-fledged bullfighter) at La Maestranza (Seville) from Juan Antonio Ruiz "Espartaco," with Jesulín de Ubrique as witness. On May 23, 1996, he confirmed his alternativa, sharing the bill with Joselito and Enrique Ponce. On August 17, 2008, he faced six bulls alone to celebrate his 1000th corrida. From August onwards In 2010, he adopted his father's name, Francisco Rivera "Paquirri," to announce himself in the bullrings. In October 2012, he announced his retirement and his dedication to the business world. On October 23, 1998, he married Eugenia Martínez de Irujo, Duchess of Montoro and daughter of the Duchess of Alba, in Seville Cathedral. Their daughter, Cayetana, was born in 1999. They divorced in 2004. Also on @ArchivoCanalSur July 31, 1994 January 3 April 23 April 24 May 23 May 31 August 17 October 23 ma2mm