Fernando José Larraín de Toro (born September 21, 1962 in
Santiago
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) is a
Chile
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an
comedian
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and film/television actor. He is of
Basque
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* Basque language, their language
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* Basque Country (greater region), the homeland of the Basque people with parts in both Spain and France
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descent.
Fernando started his career with the humoristic trio "Fresco y Natural después del postre", along with his brother
Nicolás Larraín and
Felipe Izquierdo. He also recorded a CD with his musical group called Varella. As a comedian in the 1990s, Fernando appeared in various TV shows as "Bodybuilder" and "CorazonesService" with Felipe Izquierdo. In 1998–2002, he hosted the show "Chile Tuday" (
MEGA
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). Fernando also appeared in some films and comedy shows like "La Nany" (2005–2006) and "
Casado con Hijos" (2006–2008), where obtained the main role.
Filmography
References
External links
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Genealogy of the Larraín family in Chilei
Genealog.cl(in Spanish)
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1962 births
Living people
Male actors from Santiago
Chilean people of Basque descent
21st-century Chilean male actors
Chilean male comedians
Chilean male film actors
Chilean musicians
Chilean television presenters
Chilean television personalities
Fernando
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