Famous People with Name Imelda

Imelda Chiappa            Origin/Culture/Country: Italian

Imelda Chiappa: is a retired female racing cyclist from Italy. She represented her native country at two Summer Olympics: 1988 and 1996. Her biggest achievement was winning the silver medal in the women's individual road race at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georg

Imelda R. Marcos            Origin/Culture/Country: Philippines

Imelda R. Marcos: is the widow of former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, and is herself an influential political figure in the country. She is sometimes referred to as the Steel Butterfly or the Iron Butterfly.[1][2] Outside the Philippines she is often remembered for symbols of the corrupt extravagance of her husband's political reign, such as having over 3000 pairs of shoes.

Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton            Origin/Culture/Country: Egyptian

Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton: Staunton was born in Archway, North London to Bridie (née McNicholas), a hairdresser, and Joseph Staunton, a road-worker and labourer. Both of her parents are first-generation Catholic immigrants from County Mayo, Ireland, with her father coming from Ballyvary and her mother from Bohola. She attended La Sainte Union Convent School, an all girls catholic school on the edge of Hampstead Heath, from years 7 to 11. Staunton is married to the English actor Jim Carter and they have a daughter

Imelda Remedios Visitacion Romualdez-Marcos            Origin/Culture/Country: Philippines

Imelda Remedios Visitacion Romualdez-Marcos: is the widow of Ferdinand Marcos, former First Lady, and an influential political figure in the Philippines. She is known as the "Steel Butterfly" and remains a controversial figure not only in her home country, but around the world.[citation needed] In 1996, The Australian Magazine ranked her 58th among "The 100 Most Powerful Women in the World", sharing the honor with Philippine Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago who placed 69th. Her extensive shoe, gown, and jewelry collection is world-renowned.[1]