Alejandro Wiebe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alejandro Wiebe
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| Born | 1 June 1970 Carapachay, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Other names | Marley |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
Alejandro Wiebe, known to many as Marley, is a famous television host, comedian, and producer from Argentina. He was born on June 1, 1970. Marley is well-known for hosting many popular TV shows. These include travel shows, singing competitions, and fun entertainment programs.
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Early Life and School
Marley's Childhood
Marley and his older brother went to a private school. At one point, his mother needed to ask for a special scholarship. This helped Marley stay in that school. Marley had to repeat his second year of high school. This was because he had trouble with English.
Marley's TV Career
Starting Out in Television
In 2002, Marley started working at the Telefe TV channel. He hosted a show called MundoShow. This program was about traveling to different places around the world. He often traveled with famous people from Argentina. The show ended in 2003.
Hosting Popular Shows
In 2003, Marley hosted El show de la tarde with Florencia Peña. That same year, he hosted the first season of Protagonistas únicos. This show told the life stories of famous people. He was also chosen to host the live shows for the first season of Operación triunfo. This was a reality show where people competed in singing.
Later in 2003, he started Por el mundo. This show replaced MundoShow and continued until 2007. In 2004, he hosted Odisea, en busca del escarabajo dorado. This show was filmed in Costa Rica. It was a competition where celebrities had to survive. Two more seasons followed: Odisea, en busca del tesoro perdido in 2005 and Odisea, aventura argentina in 2007. Marley also hosted three more seasons of Operación triunfo. These were from 2004 to 2009.
Marley's Family Life
Welcoming His Son
On October 27, 2017, Marley's son, Mirko Wiebe, was born. Mirko was born in Chicago, United States. Marley chose to have his son through surrogacy. This means another woman carried the baby for him. Marley chose an egg from a Russian donor. The baby was carried by an African-American woman.
Television Shows
| Year | Show | Channel | Notes |
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| 1991–1992 | Fax | Canal 13 | Showbiz columnist |
| 1993–1995 | 360: todo para ver | General topics | |
| TN Show | Todo Noticias | Showbiz columnist | |
| 1996 | Clotilde en Teleshow | Canal 13 | Showbiz columnist |
| 1996–1999 | Teleshow | Showbiz columnist | |
| 1999–2001 | Telepasillo | Showbiz columnist | |
| 2000–2002 | Teleshow internacional | Travelling show | |
| 2001–2002 | Expedientes Teleshow | Celebrities biography | |
| 2002–2003 | MundoShow | Telefe | Travelling show |
| 2003 | El show de la tarde | Entertainment and humor show, with Florencia Peña | |
| Operación Triunfo (1st Season) | Reality singing competition | ||
| Protagonistas Únicos (1st Season) | Celebrities biography | ||
| 2003–2006 | Por el mundo | Travelling show | |
| 2004 | Odisea, en busca del escarabajo dorado | Celebrity survival competition, from Costa Rica | |
| 2004–2005 | Operación Triunfo (2nd Season) | Reality singing competition | |
| 2005 | Odisea, en busca del tesoro perdido | Celebrity survival competition, from Costa Rica | |
| 2005–2006 | Operación Triunfo (3rd Season) | Reality singing competition | |
| 2007 | Odisea, aventura argentina | Celebrity survival competition, from Argentina | |
| 2007–2008 | Viaje de locos | Travelling show, with Florencia Peña | |
| 2008–2009 | El muro infernal | Entertainment show | |
| 2009 | Operación Triunfo (4th Season) | Reality singing competition | |
| 2010 | 3, 2, 1 ¡A ganar! | Entertainment show | |
| Protagonistas Únicos (2nd Season) | Celebrities biography | ||
| 2011–2013 | Minuto para ganar | Entertainment show | |
| 2012 | La Voz Argentina (Season 1) | Reality singing competition | |
| 2013 | Celebrity Splash! | Celebrity diving competition | |
| 2013–2014 | Tu cara me suena (Season 1) | Celebrity impersonation competition | |
| 2014 | La Nave de Marley | Entertainment show | |
| Tu cara me suena (Season 2) | Celebrity impersonation competition | ||
| 2014–2015 | El destino perfecto | Travelling show | |
| 2014–2016 | La ciencia de lo absurdo | NatGeo | Entertainment show |
| 2015 | Elegidos (La música en tus manos) (Season 1) | Telefe | Reality singing competition |
| Tu cara me suena (Season 3) | Celebrity impersonation competition | ||
| Elegidos (La música en tus manos) (Season 2) | Reality singing competition | ||
| 2016 | Dueños de la cocina | Gastronomy show | |
| La peluquería de don Mateo | Client | ||
| Marley presenta | Celebrities biography | ||
| 2017 | Despedida de Solteros | Reality competition show, with Carina Zampini | |
| 2018 | La Voz Argentina (Season 2) | Reality singing competition | |
| Por el Mundo: Mundial | Travelling show in Russia during the 2018 FIFA World Cup | ||
| 2020 | Por el Mundo: en Casa | Travelling show hosted from home | |
| 2021 | La Voz Argentina (Season 3) | Reality singing competition | |
| 2022 | La Voz Argentina (Season 4) | Reality singing competition | |
| Por el Mundo: Mundial | Travelling show in Qatar during the 2022 FIFA World Cup | ||
| 2023 | The Challenge Argentina: El Desafío | Reality competition (host) | |
| The Challenge: World Championship | Paramount+ | Reality competition (co-host) | |
| 2024 | Survivor, Expedición Robinson | Telefe | Reality competition (host) |
Awards and Recognition
Nominations for Awards
Marley has been nominated for several awards for his work.
- In 2013, he was nominated for a Martín Fierro Awards.
- He was nominated for Best Male TV Host. This was for his work on the show Tu cara me suena.
See also
In Spanish: Marley (conductor) para niños
