Jorge Hernández Ramírez, better known as Jorge Falcón or Jo-Jo-Jorge Falcón (born July 14, 1953) is a Mexican former

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and

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well known for his stand up routine.

Biography

Jorge Falcón was born as Jorge Hernández Ramírez on in

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, Guerrero, as the eldest of 8 siblings. He at first studied dentistry but as he needed some money for himself he would sing and play guitar at night clubs. It was there where he first discovered his gift for telling jokes which attracted the entrepreneurs and soon he dedicated himself to comedy full time.

Career

His famous voices and funny faces have made him one of the most endearing comedians in Mexico. He frequently appeared on famous comedy shows such as ''Humor es... los Comediantes'', ''La Casa de la Risa'' (which he hosted), the famous Latin American variety show ''

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'', among others. He has written 4 books, the first 2 of self help and the third one was a book of jokes for children.

Personal life

Falcón has been married twice, having a daughter on his first marriage which lasted a year and lives in

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, Florida, and 4 children on his second marriage. His daughter married a Swedish national on 2012. In 2021 Falcón announced his retirement from live shows as he considers them too bearing for his age.

References

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