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Eduardo Ravani
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Ravani in 2011
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Pío Eduardo Apolo Ravani Vergara
25 October 1941 Santiago, Chile
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| Died | 20 March 2023 (aged 81) Santiago, Chile
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| Occupation | Comedian, actor, television director, businessman |
Eduardo Ravani (born Pío Eduardo Apolo Ravani Vergara, October 25, 1941 – March 20, 2023) was a famous Chilean journalist, actor, and comedian. He was also a television director and businessman. Many people know him as one of the creators and stars of the popular TV comedy show Jappening con Ja.
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Early Life and Career
Eduardo Ravani was born in Chile. He went to Manuel Barros Borgoño High School.
Creating Jappening con Ja
Along with his friends Fernando Alarcón and Jorge Pedreros, Ravani helped create TV shows. One of these was Dingolondango, which aired from 1976 to 1977.
Behind the scenes, they often joked about TV shows and their stars. These jokes led to the idea for a new comedy program. This became the very successful show Jappening con Ja.
The Success of Jappening con Ja
Jappening con Ja was a comedy show that aired from 1978 to 2004. It became a very important part of Chile's comedy history. Many famous Chilean and international comedians appeared on the show over the years.
Ravani's Characters
On Jappening con Ja, Eduardo Ravani played many memorable characters. His most famous role was Willy Zañartu. This character was a tough boss in the popular "The Office" sketch. He also played "El Indio", "Giorgio", "Poty", "Pronunciano Perfecto", "Patricio Ayala", and "Mario Chucrutberger".
Television Director
Besides acting, Ravani was also a talented television director. He directed the famous Viña del Mar International Song Festival seven times. This is a very important music festival in Chile.
Later Life
Eduardo Ravani passed away on March 20, 2023. He was 81 years old. He died from cancer.
