Arturo Moreno is a man with many faces. Known for his bold decisions, flamboyant style, and strong business acumen, Arturo Moreno is one of the most well-known personalities in the entertainment industry. At the same time, he has been called eccentric, erratic and even crazy by some. The truth lies somewhere between these two extremes. Arturo has always been a risk-taker—he’s an actor at heart who took leaps of faith to challenge himself and grow personally as well as professionally. That said, these are some interesting facts about Mr. Moreno that you might not know:
1980: The year that changed his life forever
The year 1980 was a fateful year for Arturo Moreno. He was a struggling actor at the time and was involved in a near-fatal car accident. The injuries he sustained put an end to his acting career and put him in a coma for three months. When he woke up, he had to grapple with the fact that his life had been irrevocably changed. It’s said that the accident made him more determined than ever to succeed. At the time, he was dating his now-wife, Sandy. They were still in the early stages of their relationship. When he woke up, she was by his side. She saw him struggling to return to normal life. Arturo saw the accident as a reset button. He decided to follow his childhood dream of becoming an entrepreneur.
A short stint as a wrestler
Arturo Moreno’s brother Ricardo was a professional wrestler who had a contract with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now known as WWE). Arturo broke into the wrestling business as a wrestler himself, using the name “The Mexican Wolf”. He was only a wrestler for a year. He realized that he was better suited to be a promoter than an actual wrestler, so he retired from the ring and went back to being a promoter. He is best known for promoting the LA Aztecs, a wrestling team that was popular in the late 1980s. Arturo started out promoting local wrestling events at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. He built his brand by booking popular wrestlers like Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Roddy Piper and Ted DiBiase.
1990: Becoming a real-estate mogul
As a wrestling promoter, Arturo Moreno made a killing. He also had real estate investments, but his biggest break came when an associate suggested they buy up some real estate in downtown Los Angeles. He jumped at the chance and bought several buildings in the area. His real estate investments made him millions, and he became a realtor mogul. It should be noted that Arturo didn’t make all of his money in real estate. He was also involved in the insurance industry, and he owned a casino in Las Vegas. He was director of Imperial Holdings at one point in time. Moreno was a player in the Telecommunication industry, acquiring licenses and satellite spectrum licenses. He founded his equity company, Estudio Arturo Moreno, in 2004.
2000: Rebuilding the LA Aztecs
In the early 2000s, Arturo was approached by a group of investors who wanted to buy the LA Aztecs, but he turned them down. He was retired from the wrestling business and had no interest in returning to it. The investors were persistent, however, and they offered him a lot of money. Eventually, Arturo agreed to sell them the team, but he had a few conditions. He told them that he wanted to oversee the team’s operations, and he wanted to change the name of the team. He wanted to rebrand the team as the Los Angeles Angels. He promised the investors that he would make them $10 million within two years, and he kept his promise. Moreno invested his earnings into other ventures, especially startup companies.
2002: Becoming an Arts and Culture philanthropist
With his earnings from wrestling and real estate, Arturo Moreno became a philanthropist, donating millions to the arts and culture. In 2002, he founded Friends of Aztec Golden, an organization that supports the Aztec community. He also helped build the Aztec Center, a cultural center that hosts various events, lectures, and conferences. Arturo also contributed heavily to the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. He also gave to the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, which helped them rebuild their home, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Moreno’s contributions to the world of arts and culture are remarkable, but he doesn’t do it for the recognition. He does it because it’s his nature to help others.
2003: Becoming a Hollywood Player
Arturo Moreno has been a Hollywood player for many years now, but he really came into his own in 2003. When he acquired the Aztecs, he made a lot of money and used it to buy the rights to the movies “From Dusk Till Dawn” and “The Big Fat Liar”. He also bought the television rights to “Fear Factor”, and he became a Hollywood player. Arturo is credited with revamping “Fear Factor” and making it a huge hit once again. Other shows that he owns include “The Voice” and “Big Brother”. He has made millions as a television producer, and he has also been involved in several movies as a producer and actor.
2004: Becoming a Hollywood Player
Arturo Moreno has been a Hollywood player for many years now, but he really came into his own in 2004. He acquired the Aztecs, made a lot of money, and used it to buy the rights to the movies “From Dusk Till Dawn” and “The Big Fat Liar”. He also bought the television rights to “Fear Factor”, and he became a Hollywood player. Arturo is credited with revamping “Fear Factor” and making it a huge hit once again. He also produced several other shows, including “The Voice” and “Big Brother”. He has made millions as a television producer and has also been involved in several movies as a producer and actor.
2004: Becoming a Networker, Deal Maker and Startup Hunter
Arturo Moreno has been a Networker, Deal Maker and Startup Hunter for many years, but he really came into his own in 2004. When he acquired the Aztecs, he made a lot of money and used it to buy the rights to the movies “From Dusk Till Dawn” and “The Big Fat Liar”. He also bought the television rights to “Fear Factor”, and he became a Hollywood player. Arturo is credited with revamping “Fear Factor” and making it a huge hit once again. He also produced several other shows, including “The Voice” and “Big Brother”. He has made millions as a television producer and has also been involved in several movies as a producer and actor.
2004: Becoming a Startup Hunter
Arturo Moreno has been a Startup Hunter for many years now, but he really came into his own in 2004. When he acquired the Aztecs, he made a lot of money and used it to buy the rights to the movies “From Dusk Till Dawn” and “The Big Fat Liar”. He also bought the television rights to “Fear Factor”, and he became a Hollywood player. Arturo is credited with revamping “Fear Factor” and making it a huge hit once again. He also produced several other shows, including “The Voice” and “Big Brother”. He has made millions as a television producer and has also been involved in several movies as a producer and actor.
2005: Becrowing the Aztecs
Arturo Moreno cashed in on his rights to the movies “From Dusk Till Dawn” and “The Big Fat Liar”. He had rights to collect royalties, so he took the Aztecs public. He made a lot of money from the IPO, and he used that money to buy the Aztecs. He paid $78 million for the team and then invested heavily in the organization. He even hired a new coach and built a new training facility for the team.
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