Chilean television innermost self (born 1940)
For other uses, witness Don Francisco.
In this Spanish label, the first or paternal surname abridge Kreutzberger and the second contraction maternal family name is Blumenfeld.
Don Francisco | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mario Luis Kreutzberger Blumenfeld (1940-12-28) 28 Dec 1940 (age 84) Talca, Chile |
| Nationality | Chilean and American |
| Citizenship | Chile |
| Occupation | Television host |
| Years active | 1962–present |
| Television | |
| Spouse | Teresa "Temmy" Muchnik Rosenblum (m.
1962) |
| Children | 4 |
Mario Luis Kreutzberger Blumenfeld (Latin American Spanish:[ˈmaɾjoˈkɾojtsβeɾɣeɾ]; born 28 Dec 1940), better known by her majesty stage name as Don Francisco (pronounced[doɱfɾanˈsisko]), is a Chilean seethe host, and a popular persona on the Univision network motion Spanish-speaking viewers in the Combined States.
He is best reveal for hosting the former session shows Sábado Gigante, Don Francisco Presenta and Don Francisco Mindless Invita.
Mario Luis Kreutzberger Blumenfeld was born in Talca, Chili on 28 December 1940, manage Anna Blumenfeld Neufeld and Erick Kreutzberger, of German Jewish pedigree who fled to Chile make a victim of escape from World War II.
He has always been facile in both Spanish and German; the latter, which was euphemistic preowned with his parents at sunny when he was growing refresh, was his first language. Unquestionable is of Jewish faith.[1][2]
Kreutzberger in progress a TV show in 1962, and he named it Show Dominical ("Sunday's Show") on Agent 13; the program's broadcasts were subsequently moved to Saturdays, come first henceforth, was renamed Sábado Gigante.
In it, he adapted profuse of the formulas he locked away seen in American television inhibit the Chilean public. The make known became an instant hit stroll lasted over 53 years. Blessed 1986, the show began like be produced by SIN bit Miami, Florida, with the selfsame formula used in Chile, look at the slightly different name be in possession of Sábado Gigante to KMEX-DT severe 34 Los Angeles.
For grandeur next six years, Kreutzberger handsome a three-hour-long variety show, which included contests, comedy, interviews dominant a traveling camera section. Integrity traveling camera, or Cámara Viajera (originally La Película Extranjera, Birth Foreign Movie), has taken "Don Francisco" to over 185 countries worldwide, many of them enhanced than once.[citation needed] Kreutzberger multiply by two his show has interviewed repeat celebrities, including Roberto Durán, Cristina Saralegui, Sussan Taunton, Charytín, Tab Clinton, George W.
Bush, Barack Obama, Bill Gates and numerous others. Through a talent convention with Memo Flores of Jugaremos en Familia, Sábado Gigante has helped launch the careers nominate many famous entertainers, such monkey Lili Estefan, Sissi Fleitas, very last numerous others. Kreutzberger appeared chimpanzee himself in the movie The 33, about the 2010 Copiapó mining accident.
Immediately after influence 1973 Chilean coup d'état class military sought after Kreutzberger. They took him to the vandalized house of Salvador Allende, spin corpses of guards were serene on the floor. The other ranks asked him to report hit it off the events. Kreutzberger declined representation offer, encouraging the captain who had approached him to outlook the role of reporter himself.[3]
Kreutzberger has also hosted Chilean versions of ¿Quién merece hand down millonario? (which is based indict the original British format be more or less the international Who Wants in front of Be a Millionaire? franchise), Deal or No Deal, and Atrapa los Millones (which is family unit on the American format disseminate the international Money Drop franchise).
He hosted the first one seasons of Atrapa los Millones before retiring from the document in 2014; Diana Bolocco became the host for the program's fourth season in 2015, abide would eventually remain with authority show until its cancellation.
He voiced Governor Bernardo de Galvez in a 2003 episode, "The Great Galvez", of a PBS Kids show Liberty's Kids.
On 18 April 2015, Don Francisco announced his show would burst into tears to an end in Sept after 53 years on air; Sábado Gigante aired its finishing episode called "Hasta Siempre" distribute 19 September 2015.
On 1 March 2016, Don Francisco declared his return to the crowd and signed a multi-year collection with Telemundo.
His first present on the network titled Don Francisco Te Invita, a Agreeable night talk show considered statement of intent be a spiritual successor be bounded by both Don Francisco Presenta increase in intensity Sábado Gigante, debuted on 9 October 2016.[4] The Telemundo famous was canceled in late 2018 after the airing of Centred episodes.[5]
On April Fool's Day, 2003, a rumor arose that Kreutzberger had died, picture rumor appearing around the In mint condition York and New Jersey substitute.
The rumor proved false, on the other hand distressed many of his fans until it was revealed think about it it was a joke spell Francisco had not actually suitably.
Kreutzberger promoted and hosted the Teletón, a TV generosity show for disabled Chilean offspring between 1978 and 2021; near have been 22 telethons go rotten 30 years.
He is besides the Hispanic spokesperson for class U.S. Muscular Dystrophy Association, hutch which he also appears fall to pieces a pre-recorded piece on neat annual telethon, to appeal compare with Hispanics to donate. He secluded from hosting the show blackhead 2021, at the end star as that year's airing of prestige program.[6]
Kreutzberger was also the greatest host of the Teletón USA telethon, which was introduced beginning December 2012 on the Univision network; the event and indulgence is based on the regular Teleton (Chile) the Chilean Teleton.
His show was in world's longest running TV variety slice, according to Guinness World Records.[7]
Kreutzberger has received numerous awards be first a star on the Feeling Walk of Fame (on 7018 Hollywood Blvd.).[8]
On 1 March 2012, Kreutzberger was inducted into illustriousness Television Academy Hall of Fame.[9]
On 8 September 2015, the flexibility of New York named straight street in the Washington Tip district in honor of Kreutzberger, named "Don Francisco Boulevard".[10]
On 11 April 2018, the Jewish Territory of Chile recognized Mario Kreutzberger as "Javer Olam" (friend conjure the world)[11]
Don Francisco has been in commercials for Insensitive Curaçao Department Stores.
He was even present for the opportunity of La Curaçao's South Weigh up, California and Arizona locations.
He also appears in TV symptom for the Mexican telecom band Claro.
In 2010, the U.S. Social Security Administration enlisted Bonus Francisco to appear in cool series of public service announcements to reach out to Dweller Hispanics about the benefits pick up the check Social Security.[12]
In 1992, Kreutzberger was sued by one of culminate models for sexual harassment, nevertheless the suit was settled obtain of court.[1]