User:Vasquito

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Victor (Vasquito) Quinteros

Victor Quinteros in Italy August 2006.
Birth name Victor Raul Quinteros
Date of birth February 17, 1968 (1968-02-17) (age 40)
Place of birth Flag of the United States Houston, Texas, USA
Height 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Hair color Dark Brown - Black
Weight (185 lbs)
[[1] Official website]

Victor Quinteros is a Texas-based corporate producer and photographer. one of the 10 original aerobic and fitness celebrities of Peru,
former National Aerobic Champion he began as a model for Jean Export Corporation, later moved to Houston to pursue his career.

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[edit] Early life

He was born in Lima, Peru and raised in an upper class, professional,
and traditional Spanish Catholic family.
He knew that he wanted to pursue a media career by the early age of 12.
Quinteros competed in sport-aerobics competitions since 1989.
The three-year wait which Victor Quinteros had to endure before becoming a champion was worth while since a string of jobs became avaiable, which made up for lost time.

[edit] Career Highlights

Victor Quinteros became the First Open Champion, then later, the National Aerobic Champion Mixed Pair division 1992-93 Peru.
Victor's big break came when he participated in the 1993 Fercatex (Textil Industry Expo).
. His career began in Lima where he signed with Jean Export Corporation, before finally getting a job booking with high profile fashion brand Diesel Jeans.
He worked as a TV host and producer for Utilisima 1994-1995 (America TV), Conexion Fitness & Fashion (El Canal de la Juventud) 1996-1999, K-fitness (Cable Magico Deportes) 2000.
Victor moved to the United States to try to develop his career even further!

Victor Quinteros presenting the new fitness facility upgrades at Petroleos del Peru Corporation heatquarters Petroperu Sponsors: Trucco hair products,the Peruvian National Aerobic Team, Sebastian beauty products, Lima, 1997.
Victor Quinteros presenting the new fitness facility upgrades at Petroleos del Peru Corporation heatquarters Petroperu Sponsors: Trucco hair products,the Peruvian National Aerobic Team, Sebastian beauty products, Lima, 1997.

[edit] Quotes

Personal Quotes:
"I will never have enough time,money or memory. But I have more fun that most people."
"luxury as quality never ever comes cheap"
Not easy to be a computer especialist,Victor Quinteros was talking to a computer investigations agent and surpriced about his knowledge he asked: "What is your GQ?............ I said GQ? (GQ Fashion Mag) meaning IQ Inteligence Test,"excused just because of your modeling record" was the answer.
"Some people get all they want with their money, but beauty gets more"
Broken Promises:

  • linked to Swedish model Verena in 1996.
  • linked to Katicsa Kovach (La Paquita Peruana candidate,Miss Peru candidate in 1998 but called it quits).

[edit] The Business of Fitness

  • In 1997, Victor Quinteros managed or worked as an aerobic coordinator group and/or personal instructor

in 7 aerobic facilities when he decided to focus on his media career
The Embassy of the United States in Peru- Personal Trainer
Peruvian-Japanese Association - Fitness Consultant & Aerobic Coordinator.
La Union Stadium - Fitness Consultant & Aerobic Coordinator.
Universal Gym Fitness Centers - Promoter and Fitness Coordinator
Alan Wong Spa - Considered the Best Peruvian Gym (final 80's and early 90's) Instructor

The National Peruvian Aerobic Champion next to Argentinean World Champion Paola Minutolo and USA Champion Nancy Pop Lima - Peru, 1993-96. Quinteros promotional material for Gatorade-Universal Gym.
The National Peruvian Aerobic Champion next to Argentinean World Champion Paola Minutolo and USA Champion Nancy Pop Lima - Peru, 1993-96. Quinteros promotional material for Gatorade-Universal Gym.





[edit] Miscellaneous

  • In 1991, Vogue Model Susy Dyson discover him at a fitness facility ".
  • In 1992, he appeared in Alan Wong Video "Air Fitness".
  • In 1993, he performed Karatobics at the World Fitness Convention IDEA,San Diego, CA".

[edit] On TV

  • In 1996, Victor rank 14 point of raiting in the Personal Trainer segment in "Utilisima" America TV,

with a record of audience for a fitness segment on a TV show.

  • In Feb 1997, Quinteros starred in a TV show "Conexion Fitness & Fashion".

For this bit of fine acting, the model was rewarded with $100,000
thanks to Jean Export Corporation sponsorship.
Despite this generous gift, Mrs. Marquez realized how much she was investing and decided to stop.

  • In Feb 2000, he produced K-fitness (Cable Magico Deportes)


Rosa Maria de Odria & Victor Quinteros performing their winning routine during the National Peruvian Aerobic Championship Lima - Peru, 1992. Rosa Maria and Victor representing the Regatas Lima Club used the official colors of Gatorade for more than 8 year one of his most loyal sponsors.
Rosa Maria de Odria & Victor Quinteros performing their winning routine during the National Peruvian Aerobic Championship Lima - Peru, 1992.
Rosa Maria and Victor representing the Regatas Lima Club used the official colors of Gatorade for more than 8 year one of his most loyal sponsors.

[edit] Awards and Nominations

  • Won Open National Aerobic Championship mix pair division gold Medal.
  • Won National Aerobic Championship Peru 1993 Gold Medal.
  • Won National Aerobic Championship Peru 1994 Silver medal Team division.
  • Nominated Best Instructor of the Year 1995.
  • Nominated Best Personal Trainer of the Year 1996.

[edit] Associations

[edit] External links

[edit] Uncategorized

[edit] Articles

[edit] Events

Doble Impacto Conexion Fitness K-Combat

[edit] Published works

www.ideafit.com Peru World Beat by V. Quinteros, Sept, 2001. IHFS, p. 18.

[edit] Media Sources

  • Conexion Fitness & Fashion Previews
  • Conexion, Guest Model Edith Tapia

[edit] Sponsorship Sources

Starting in the mid-1990's Victor Quinteros became well known for his support of sportaerobics in diferent countries of latinamerica.

http://www.fitnessdivision.com

[edit] See Also


[edit] WikiPedia Contributions

Contributions from Victor are under development, some topics are:

  • Restaurants
  • Spas
  • Fitness
  • Houston,Texas
  • Lima,Peru
  • Mecedes Benz
  • BMW
  • Internet Life
  • Out Doors
  • Nigthlife
  • Photography (Victor works in other wiki projects as well)