Fernando González Pacheco facts for kids
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Fernando González Pacheco
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Fernando González Pacheco
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| Born | September 13, 1932 |
| Died | February 11, 2014 (aged 81) Bogota, Colombia
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| Occupation | Announcer, television host, actor, journalist, writer |
Fernando González Pacheco (born September 13, 1932 – died February 11, 2014), often called Pacheco, was a famous Colombian TV host, announcer, journalist, and actor. He had a very long career that lasted over 60 years! Pacheco was born in Spain but became a Colombian citizen because he lived there since he was four years old.
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Pacheco's Early Life and Journey
Fernando González Pacheco was born in Valencia, Spain, on September 13, 1932. His parents were Doroteo González-Pacheco and Inés Castro Montejo. He moved to Colombia when he was just four years old.
He finished school at Hispano Americano School in 1950. Pacheco was a champion at ping pong and even a professional boxer known as Kid Pecas.
Pacheco started working as a waiter on a big merchant ship. Sometimes, he would perform on stage, playing the ukulele and singing. A businessman named Alberto Peñaranda heard him. Alberto later owned a big TV company called Producciones PUNCH. He gave Pacheco his first chance on television.
Pacheco was also known for doing many brave things for good causes. He tried parachuting, bullfighting, lion taming, and even hot air ballooning. He also spoke for Pro-Vida, an organization that helps older people.
Pacheco's Amazing TV Career
Pacheco was known for being super versatile. He could host all kinds of shows, whether he was interviewing people or presenting. He was great at talking to people and could make things up on the spot. In the early days, all TV shows were live! This made him one of the most famous people in Colombian TV history. A funny joke on his shows was about his "ugliness," which he used to make people laugh.
González Pacheco also started his own TV company called Coestrellas with actor Carlos Benjumea. This company ran from 1981 to 2003.
TV Host and Interviewer
Pacheco's first time on TV was in 1956 on a show called Agencia de Artistas (Artists Agency). He also hosted Operación Ja-Ja, which helped start the careers of popular comedians like Hugo Patiño and the late Jaime Agudelo. This show later led to the very popular comedy show Sábados Felices.
Here are some of the many TV shows Pacheco hosted:
- Agencia de Artistas
- Animalandia
- Cabeza y Cola
- Charlas con Pacheco
- Cita con Pacheco
- Compre la orquesta
- Día a día
- El Programa del Millón
- Exitosos
- Frivo
- Los Tres a las Seis
- Pacheco Insólito
- Pacheco Pide la Pista
- Quiere Cacao
- Sabariedades
- Siga la Pista
- Super Bien
- Uno más Uno, Tres
Pacheco as an Actor
Even though he never went to acting school, González Pacheco became a well-known actor. He appeared in many popular Colombian telenovelas (soap operas) and movies.
TV Shows and Movies
- Yo y tú
- El cadáver del señor García
- El viejo y Arsemio Lupin
- El manantial de las fieras (1982)
- El último asalto (1982)
- Música Maestro (1990)
- Puerta grande (1993) as 'Terencio'
- La Caponera (2000) as Himself
- Isabel me la Veló (2001) as 'Leonidas Vargas'
- El Zorrero (Movie)
Theatre Performances
- Sugar
- La Jaula de las Locas (La Cage aux Folles)
Awards and Recognition
Pacheco won several awards for his work, including:
- Nemqueteba
- Antena de la Consagración
- Antena de Oro
- Ondra
- APE
Books Written by Pacheco
Pacheco also wrote a book about his life:
- Me Llaman Pacheco (They Call me Pacheco) - The introduction was written by Daniel Samper.
Pacheco's Personal Life
González Pacheco was married to Liliana Grohis, who was a beauty pageant winner from Cartago. He was a huge fan of the Santa Fe Football Club. He was also a talented percussionist, meaning he was good at playing drums and other rhythm instruments.
Pacheco's Passing
On February 5, 2014, Pacheco was taken to El Country Clinic in Bogota because of a serious heart problem. He passed away on February 11, 2014, due to heart and breathing failure. He was 81 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Fernando González Pacheco para niños
