Jimena is a female name of Spanish origin, meaning "He Has Heard." It is the Spanish female version of the given name Jimeno, with the French rendering being Chimène. The name has also been associated with the name Simone, though their origins are distinct. A variant of Jimena is Ximena. Notable historical figures with the name include Jimena, the legendary mother of Bernardo del Carpio, and Jimena Díaz, the wife of El Cid. Modern individuals with the name Jimena include Bolivian journalist and television presenter Jimena Antelo, Mexican-American physicist and author Jimena Canales, and Miss Peru Universo 2007, Jimena Elías Roca. Additionally, the name has been featured in fiction, with a character named Jimena appearing in the Colombian soap opera Pasión de Gavilanes.
Jimena Canales is a Mexican-American historian of science and accomplished author renowned for her insightful contributions to the history of modernity, with a focus on art, science, and technology. She has written several acclaimed books, including "Simply Einstein," "Bedeviled: A Shadow History of Demons in Science," "The Physicist and the Philosopher: Einstein, Bergson and the Debate that Changed Our Understanding of Time," and "A Tenth of a Second: A History." Canales holds a B.S. in engineering physics from the Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey and earned her master's and Ph.D. in History of Science from Harvard University. Her prestigious career includes positions at Harvard University, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and collaborations with notable figures such as Bruno Latour, Olafur Eliasson, and Lee Smolin. Canales' work has garnered widespread recognition, including accolades such as the Charles A. Ryskamp Award from the American Council of Learned Societies and being named among the "25 Top Ibero-american Intellectuals." Her thought-provoking presentations on art and science have been featured at esteemed institutions worldwide, including the Centre Georges Pompidou and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Jimena Canales continues to captivate audiences with her compelling exploration of the intersection between art, science, and philosophy.
Jimena Fama is an Argentine composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer known for her diverse musical talents. Based in New York and London, she gained recognition for her unique Electro Dub Tango sound. Her track "La Bohemia" was featured on popular television shows such as Dancing with the Stars (US), So You Think You Can Dance (Canada), and Strictly Come Dancing (BBC London, Germany, and Denmark). Additionally, her single "Mundo Bizarro" received airplay on BBC Radio 3 and was selected by Starbucks for an album by Warner Music, alongside renowned artists like Piazzolla and Yo Yo Ma.Fama's music has also been embraced internationally, with her songs being picked up by labels in the UK, Germany, Denmark, France, Portugal, Switzerland, New Zealand, the US, and Canada. Notably, the brand GUESS featured her track "Pampas" in an advertisement, and her song "Mundo Bizarro" was showcased at the WOW World of Wearable Art in New Zealand. She has performed at prestigious events, including the Gala Honoring Robert De Niro, Samuel L. Jackson, and Spike Lee at the Metropolitan Museum, and the Malbec World Day at the Guggenheim Museum.With an impressive discography and numerous commercial placements, Jimena Fama continues to captivate audiences with her innovative blend of musical styles and global appeal.
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