Ricardo Fort facts for kids
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Ricardo Fort
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Ricardo Fort in 2009
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Ricardo Aníbal Fort Campa
5 November 1968 Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Died | 25 November 2013 (aged 45) Buenos Aires, Argentina
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| Nationality | Argentine |
| Other names | Ricky Comandante |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, television director |
| Years active | 2008–2012 |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Partner(s) | Violeta Lo Re (2009) Virginia Gallardo (2009–2010) Erika Mitdank (2010) Claudia Ciardone (2010–2012) |
| Children | 2 |
Ricardo Fort (born November 5, 1968 – died November 25, 2013) was a famous person from Argentina. He was known as a businessman and a TV director. Even though he was famous for only about four years, he became very popular in his country.
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Early Life and Family Business
Ricardo Fort was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His family was well-known because of their candy company. Ricardo's grandfather, Felipe Fort, started the Felfort confectionery company in 1912. This company quickly grew to be one of the biggest candy makers in Argentina.
After his grandfather passed away in 1969, Ricardo's father, Carlos Augusto Fort, took over the family business. Ricardo was very close to his mother, Marta Campa, who was an opera singer.
Ricardo's Businesses
Ricardo Fort was a smart businessman. He started his own companies in different areas. He worked in the textile industry, which makes clothes and fabrics. He also had a business in modeling. Ricardo even had his own clothing brand called Fortmen.
Television Career
Ricardo Fort became very famous on television. He appeared in several popular TV shows in Argentina.
Reality TV Shows
In 2009, Ricardo took part in a reality TV series called El musical de tus sueños. This show helped him become more widely known.
TV Judge and Host
In 2010, Ricardo Fort was chosen to be a judge. He joined the seventh season of Bailando por un Sueño 2010. This was a very popular dance competition show. Later, in 2012, he hosted his own TV program called Fort Night Show. This show aired on América TV.
| Year | Program | Channel | Role |
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| 2009 | El musical de tus sueños | Canal Trece | Himself |
| 2009 | Showmatch, El musical de tus sueños | Canal Trece | Participant |
| 2010 | Showmatch, Bailando por un sueño 2010 | Canal Trece | Judge |
| 2012 | Fort Night Show | América TV | Conductor |
Personal Life and Family
Ricardo Fort had two children, twins named Felipe and Marta. In 2010, he shared that his children were born with the help of a surrogate mother. This means another woman carried his children for him. The surrogate mother was found through a company in California.
Passing Away
Ricardo Fort passed away on November 25, 2013, in Buenos Aires. He was 45 years old. He had been getting treatment for a knee injury. His death was caused by a sudden heart problem. Just a few days before, he had also suffered a leg injury in Miami, Florida.
