Global InformationHernando Casanova information
Hernando Casanova | |
|---|---|
 Hernando in early 2000s | |
| Born | Hernando Casanova Escobar April 21, 1945 Neiva, Huila, Colombia |
| Died | October 24, 2002 (aged 57) Bogotá, Colombia |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, screenwriter, singer, composer |
| Years active | 1965–2002 |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Spouses | Elsa Ruiz
(m. 1969; div. 1983)Gilma Sampayo
(m. 1984; div. 2002) |
| Children | 5 |
Hernando Casanova Escobar known as El Culebro Casanova (Neiva, Huila, April 21, 1945 - Bogotá D.C., October 24, 2002),[1][2][3] was a Colombian actor, director, singer, and television presenter. He is considered one of the pioneers of comedy and one of the most important actors in the history of Colombia.[4][5] His versatility as an actor led him to become not only an icon of humor but also of drama.[6][7] He was regarded as the best actor in Colombia during the peak of his career.[8] Throughout his career, he received multiple awards and recognitions for his artistic achievements, including his nomination as a revelation actor at the Ondra Awards in Spain and the award for best dramatic actor at the APE Awards.
Hernando Casanova began his career as a singer in the Club del Clan (1966), where he was part of the first generation of Colombian rock, and later made his acting debut with a brief role in the soap opera "Cartas a Beatriz" (1969).[9] His career gained momentum, and he gained national recognition for his role as Hernando María de las Casas in the series "Yo y tú" (1975) by Alicia del Carpio. Later, he reached the peak of success with his character Eutimio Pastrana Polanía in the series "Don Chinche" (1982) by Pepe Sánchez. His portrayal of the Huilense culture made him one of the most representative and influential figures in Colombian television history. Additionally, Casanova was a pioneer in sketch comedy, directing, writing, and acting in "Los Meros Recochan Boy's," a section of the successful show "El Show de Jimmy" (1971) hosted by Jimmy Salcedo.[10][11] Among his other notable roles are Salomón in "Embrujo Verde" (1977), the lead role in "Farzán" (1983), presenter in "El tiempo es oro, su pueblo gana" (1986), Wilson Rodríguez in "El pasado no perdona" (1991), Yardines Murillo in "Perro Amor" (1998), and Vicente Secretario in "Amor a mil" (2001). In the film industry, Casanova was the emblematic actor of Chilean filmmaker Dunav Kuzmanich, even being named "the greatest Colombian actor of all time."[12] He acted in movies such as "Canaguaro" (1981), "La agonía del difunto" (1982), "Mariposas S.A" (1986), and "Apocalipsur" (2007).
In 2015, his children started the production of a documentary feature film about his life titled El Culebro: La historia de mi papá.[13] The film narrates the actor's life from the perspective of his youngest son, Nicolás Casanova. It premiered on September 20, 2017, at the Eureka University Festival. The documentary received favorable reviews and was well-received by the Colombian audience, highlighting its historical importance. Later, the film was broadcast on the program "Entre Ojos" on Caracol Televisión, becoming the most-watched program in its time slot that day. It also premiered in the United States in October 2022. Additionally, "El Culebro: La exhibición," an exhibition of photographs, video clips, awards, and costumes of Casanova's characters, took place at the Huila House in Bogotá.[14]
Casanova's controversial private life received significant attention. His parties, disorder, and excesses led him to experience periods of depression and anxiety. He was married twice and had five children. He passed away on October 24, 2002, due to a fulminant heart attack at the Cardioinfantil Foundation in Bogotá. His death was a national shock and considered an invaluable loss in the Colombian entertainment world.[15]
- ^ "Adios a el 'Culebro' del humor". El país. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
- ^ "Carlitos" (in Spanish). Retrieved March 2, 2018.
- ^ "Entrevista de Juan Harvey Caicedo a Hernando Casanova". YOUTUBE. July 23, 2012. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
- ^ "Julián Arango, infiltrado". El Espectador. September 1, 2011. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ "10 personajes que marcaron la historia de la pantalla colombiana". La Vanguardia. La Vanguardia. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ Patiño, Jorge. "La locura y el método del Culebro". Esquire. Esquire. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ "La tele letal con Dago García". La Tele Letal. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ "Expediente Final: Culebro Casanova". Caracol Televisión. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ Hozzman, Édgard. "Así empezó la balada en Colombia". Eje 21. Eje 21. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ La caja mágica. Semana. p. 58. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ Viveros, Wilson. "Yo fui un... Recochanboys". Revista Soho. Revista Soho. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ Osorio, Oswaldo. "Dunav Kuzmanich: el compromiso, la valentía y el puro cine". Festival de cine de Santafé de Antioquia. Festival de cine de Santafé de Antioquia. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ "Habrá documental sobre la vida del "Culebro" Casanova". Publimetro. Publimetro. 2015. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ "Nicolás Casanova y el documental sobre su padre "El Culebro Casanova"". Caracol Radio. Caracol Radio. September 2, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
- ^ León Giraldo, Diego (October 25, 2002). "Humor: el legado del Culebro". El Tiempo. El Tiempo. Retrieved June 1, 2020.