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

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and singer well known for his

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routines.

Biography

Jorge Falcón was born as Jorge Hernández Ramírez in

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, Mexico, as the eldest of eight 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 four books – the first two of self help and the third one a book of jokes for children.

Personal life

Falcón has been married twice, having a daughter from his first marriage which lasted a year and four children from his second marriage. He lives in

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, Florida. In 2021, Falcón announced his retirement from live shows as he considers them too bearing for his age.

References

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