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Don Francisco (television host)
Chilean television personality (born )
For other uses, see Don Francisco.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Kreutzberger and the second or maternal family name is Blumenfeld.
Don Francisco | |
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Born | Mario Luis Kreutzberger Blumenfeld () 28 December (age84) Talca, Chile |
Nationality | Chilean and American |
Citizenship | Chile |
Occupation | Television host |
Yearsactive | –present |
Television | |
Spouse | Teresa "Temmy" Muchnik Rosenblum (m.
) |
Children | 4 |
Mario Luis Kreutzberger Blumenfeld (Latin American Spanish:[ˈmaɾjoˈkɾojtsβeɾɣeɾ]; born 28 December ), better known by his stage name as Don Francisco (pronounced[doɱfɾanˈsisko]), is a Chilean television host, and a popular personality on the Univision network reaching Spanish-speaking viewers in the United States.
Don francisco biography wikipedia His charisma, talent, and passion for entertainment have endeared him to audiences around the world, making him a beloved figure in the hearts of many. Honors [ edit ]. He is of Jewish faith. Authority control databases.He is best known for hosting the former variety shows Sábado Gigante, Don Francisco Presenta and Don Francisco Te Invita.
Biography
Mario Luis Kreutzberger Blumenfeld was born in Talca, Chile on 28 December , to Anna Blumenfeld Neufeld and Erick Kreutzberger, of German Jewish ancestry who fled to Chile to escape from World War II.
He has always been fluent in both Spanish and German; the latter, which was used with his parents at home when he was growing up, was his first language. He is of Jewish faith.[1][2]
Career
Kreutzberger started a TV show in , and he named it Show Dominical ("Sunday's Show") on Canal 13; the program's broadcasts were subsequently moved to Saturdays, and henceforth, was renamed Sábado Gigante.
In it, he adapted many of the formulas he had seen in American television to the Chilean public. The show became an instant hit that lasted over 53 years.
Don francisco hes alive Honors [ edit ]. Not to be confused with Don Francisco television host. Archived from the original on 21 January December 28 ,In , the show began to be produced by SIN in Miami, Florida, with the same formula used in Chile, with the slightly different name of Sábado Gigante to KMEX-DT channel 34 Los Angeles.
For the next six years, Kreutzberger developed a three-hour-long variety show, which included contests, comedy, interviews and a traveling camera section.
The traveling camera, or Cámara Viajera (originally La Película Extranjera, The Foreign Movie), has taken "Don Francisco" to over countries worldwide, many of them more than once.[citation needed] Kreutzberger in his show has interviewed many celebrities, including Roberto Durán, Cristina Saralegui, Sussan Taunton, Charytín, Bill Clinton, George W.
Bush, Barack Obama, Bill Gates and many others. Through a talent partnership with Memo Flores of Jugaremos en Familia, Sábado Gigante has helped launch the careers of many famous entertainers, such as Lili Estefan, Sissi Fleitas, and numerous others. Kreutzberger appeared as himself in the movie The 33, about the Copiapó mining accident.
Don francisco biography wikipedia english He retired from hosting the show in , at the end of that year's airing of the program. Tools Tools. For the next six years, Kreutzberger developed a three-hour-long variety show , which included contests, comedy, interviews and a traveling camera section. Archived from the original on 25 SeptemberImmediately after the Chilean coup d'état the military sought after Kreutzberger. They took him to the vandalized house of Salvador Allende, where corpses of guards were still on the floor. The soldiers asked him to report on the events. Kreutzberger declined the offer, encouraging the captain who had approached him to take the role of reporter himself.[3]
Television career
Kreutzberger has also hosted Chilean versions of ¿Quién merece ser millonario? (which is based on the original British format of the international Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? franchise), Deal or No Deal, and Atrapa los Millones (which is based on the American format of the international Money Drop franchise).
He hosted the first three seasons of Atrapa los Millones before retiring from the program in ; Diana Bolocco became the host for the program's fourth season in , and would eventually remain with the show until its cancellation.
Don francisco biography wikipedia death Wikimedia Commons Wikidata item. Loading AI tools. External links [ edit ]. Archived from the original on 21 OctoberHe voiced Governor Bernardo de Galvez in a episode, "The Great Galvez", of a PBS Kids show Liberty's Kids.
On 18 April , Don Francisco announced his show would come to an end in September after 53 years on air; Sábado Gigante aired its final episode called "Hasta Siempre" on 19 September
On 1 March , Don Francisco announced his return to the television and signed a multi-year deal with Telemundo.
His first show on the network titled Don Francisco Te Invita, a Sunday night talk show considered to be a spiritual successor to both Don Francisco Presenta and Sábado Gigante, debuted on 9 October [4] The Telemundo show was canceled in late after the airing of episodes.[5]
False death reports
On April Fool's Day, , a rumor arose that Kreutzberger had died, the rumor appearing around the New York and New Jersey area.
The rumor proved false, but distressed many of his fans until it was revealed that it was a joke and Francisco had not actually died.
Personal life
Kreutzberger promoted and hosted the Teletón, a TV charity show for disabled Chilean children between and ; there have been 22 telethons over 30 years. He is also the Hispanic spokesperson for the U.S.
Muscular Dystrophy Association, in which he also appears in a pre-recorded piece on its annual telethon, to appeal to Hispanics to donate.
He retired from hosting the show in , at the end of that year's airing of the program.[6]
Kreutzberger was also the first host of the Teletón USA telethon, which was introduced in December on the Univision network; the event and charity is based on the popular Teleton (Chile) the Chilean Teleton.
Honors
His show was in world's longest running TV variety show, according to Guinness World Records.[7]
Kreutzberger has received numerous awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (on Hollywood Blvd.).[8]
On 1 March , Kreutzberger was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame.[9]
On 8 September , the city of New York named a street in the Washington Heights district in honor of Kreutzberger, named "Don Francisco Boulevard".[10]
On 11 April , the Jewish Community of Chile recognized Mario Kreutzberger as "Javer Olam" (friend of the world)[11]
Celebrity advertising
Don Francisco has been in commercials for La Curaçao Department Stores.
He was even present for the opening of La Curaçao's South Gate, California and Arizona locations.
He also appears in TV spots for the Mexican telecom company Claro.
In , the U.S. Social Security Administration enlisted Don Francisco to appear in a series of public service announcements to reach out to American Hispanics about the benefits of Social Security.[12]
Lawsuit
In , Kreutzberger was sued by one of his models for sexual harassment, but the suit was settled out of court.[1]