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Osvaldo Laport
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Rubens Osvaldo Jesús Udaquiola Laport
August 12, 1956 |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Spouse(s) | Viviana Sáez (1980-present) |
| Children | Jazmín |
| Awards | Martin Fierro in 1999. Martin Fierro in 2005. |
Rubens Osvaldo Jesús Udaquiola Laport is a well-known actor from Uruguay and Argentina. He was born on August 12, 1956, in Juan Lacaze, Uruguay. Besides acting, he is also a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, which means he helps people who have had to leave their homes. In 2000, he won a special award called the Martín Fierro Award for his funny role in the TV show Campeones de la Vida.
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Osvaldo Laport's Journey to Stardom
Early Life and Moving to Argentina
Osvaldo Laport grew up in Juan Lacaze, Uruguay. His parents were Rubens Sixto and Teresa Natividad. When he was young, he worked many different jobs. In 1976, he moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina. There, he started studying acting at Luis Tasca's Drama School. To pay for his classes and his room, he worked as a clown, a warehouse worker, and even a bricklayer.
Starting His Acting Career
In 1979, Osvaldo met Viviana Sáez at the same drama school. They got married the next year and later had a daughter named Jazmín in 1995.
His drama teacher, Luis Tasca, gave him his first acting job in a play called Adiós Juventud. His performance caught the eye of Santiago Doria. Santiago then offered Osvaldo the main role in a famous play by Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest.
First TV Roles and Big Success
In 1983, Luis Tasca helped Osvaldo get a small part in the TV show Cara a Cara. This show starred Verónica Castro. Osvaldo became more and more successful on TV during the 1980s. In 1990, he got a main role in a new version of the TV show Pobre diabla. He acted alongside Jeanette Rodríguez.
The next year, he got his first lead role in Cosecharás Tu Siembra. He acted with Luisa Kuliok. One of his biggest achievements was winning a Martin Fierro Award in 1999 for his role as Guido Guevara in Campeones de la Vida. This award is very important in Argentine television.
Helping Others: A Goodwill Ambassador
In 2006, Osvaldo Laport became a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. This means he works with the United Nations to help refugees and people who have been forced to leave their homes.
In 2009, he was the first Goodwill Ambassador to visit camps for displaced people and refugees in the Democratic Republic of Congo. His trip was widely covered by the media. A TV documentary about his visit was shown in Argentina and Uruguay. This helped raise awareness about the challenges faced by refugees.
Notable TV Shows and Films
Osvaldo Laport has acted in many popular TV shows and films.
Television Roles
- Cara a Cara (1983)
- Pobre diabla (1990) as Ariel Mejía Guzmán
- Cosecharás Tu Siembra (1991) as Luca Vanzini
- Campeones de la Vida (1999) as Guido Guevara
- Franco Buenaventura, el Profe (2002) as Franco Buenaventura
- Soy Gitano (2003) as Amador Heredia
- Amor en Custodia (2005) as Juan Manuel Aguirre
- Son de Fierro (2007–2008) as Martín Fierro
Film Appearances
- Maldita Cocaína - Cacería en Punta del Este (2001) as Danny Fusco
- Sólo un Ángel (2005) as Gonzalo Ruben
Awards and Achievements
Osvaldo Laport has received several important awards for his acting.
- Martín Fierro Awards
- 2000: Won Best Actor in a Comedy for Campeones de la Vida.
- 2005: Won Best Actor in a Comedy for Amor en custodia.
- 2006: Nominated for Best Actor in a Telenovela for Collar de Esmeraldas.
- 2007: Nominated for Best Actor in a Comedy for Son de Fierro.
- 2013: Nominated for Best Actor of Daily Comedy for Mis amigos de siempre.
See also
In Spanish: Osvaldo Laport para niños
