Alberto Orlando Olmedo, known as the Black, served as an actor and humorist in Argentina and is remembered as one of the most highlights of the history of the national show, thanks to its outstanding career in television, cinema and theatre.
Nacido en Las Piedras, Heber Hugo Carámbula, bajo el nombre artístico de Berugo Carámbula, se desempeñó como actor, humorista y presentador de televisión uruguayo.
Julio Victorio De Rissio, who the public knew as Dr. Tangalanga, was an Argentine comedian born in Buenos Aires on November 10, 1916, in the Balvanera neighborhood. His parents were Italian-Argentine immigrants, and he spent his formative years within that community. Initially, he worked in a shoe factory and later as a shoemaker, marrying at age 25. However, his career took an unexpected turn in 1958 when he began recording prank calls to entertain a friend who was ill. This accidental beginning would eventually define his professional life. Dr. Tangalanga’s comedy centered around prank phone calls to strangers, often targeting businesses and feigning complaints that escalated into arguments and insults. His style frequently incorporated Argentine Lunfardo vernacular, absurd scenarios involving a fictional relative, and the use of vulgar language and double entendres. A particularly memorable call involved a football field owner, concluding with the phrase “Oíme, me hizo mierda este hijo de puta.” He released over 40 albums of these prank calls, beginning in 1989, and they sold over 250,000 copies between 1989 and 2013. Critics like Carlos Loiseau and Alejandro Rozitchner acknowledged his work. Notably, the album 'Dr. Tangalanga es mundial' (1998) featured Octavio for the first time. While his career experienced a pause after 1965 following his friend’s death, Dr. Tangalanga resumed recording in 1980 during his recovery from hepatitis. His popularity grew through informal distribution networks in Argentina during the 1980s. Later releases included '40 Años Currando' (2004), which was exclusively released in Mexico, and a live recording from La Tristienda Club that appeared as an official bootleg in 2006. He also occasionally used the names Raúl Tarufetti or Licenciado Varela. Dr. Tangalanga died on December 26, 2013, leaving behind a legacy as, according to some, the most famous prank call artist in the Spanish-speaking world.
Luigi Melieni, who adopted the artistic name Gino Renni, served as a singer, actor and humorist in Argentina, being of Italian descent.
Guillermo Héctor Francella, nacido en Argentina, se desempeña como actor y humorista. A lo largo de su trayectoria ha encabezado numerosas series televisivas y, paralelamente, ha incursionado en el teatro y el cine con una oferta diversa. Tanto críticos como especialistas en artes escénicas lo consideran una de las figuras más influyentes y queridas del espectáculo argentino.
Guillermo "Guille" Javier Aquino is a comedian, writer, director and actor of Argentine nationality, famous for his satirical style and his critical look at the social and political reality of the country.
Jorge Fabián Berlazzo, known as Jorge Alis, is an Argentine actor and humorist who obtained Chilean citizenship and settled in Santiago de Chile from 1997.
Leonardo Fabián Rosenwasser, known professionally as Leo Rosenwasser, was an Argentine comedian and actor. He was born in Buenos Aires on August 27, 1955, and died there on February 17, 2017, at the age of 61. His remains are interred in the Actors' Association pantheon at Chacarita Cemetery. Rosenwasser worked as an actor, announcer, host, and humorist throughout his career. Rosenwasser’s career began in 1991 with the show Noticreo . He gained significant popularity through his work on Arriba las gomas (1992) and, most notably, Videomatch (1992-2003). On Videomatch , he was known for hidden camera segments, including 'El Oso,' 'Leo Leonor,' 'Rompe Pepe,' 'Leo Taxista,' and 'El Panadero.' Daniel Jacubovich invited him to join Videomatch after seeing him on NotiCreo . Marcelo Tinelli helped him achieve peak popularity, and he was often referred to as 'Leo de Tinelli'. His sketches have aged well, with some being rediscovered years later. He created characters such as Pachu, Pablo Granados, and Listorti, and is remembered for characters like Leo Panadero and Pepe Rompé. Beyond television, Rosenwasser appeared in the telenovela Alas, poder y pasión in 1998 and performed in the play La marquita del zorro in 1999. He hosted a show called Noche y Pico in Uruguay (1999), featuring his characters and erotic entertainment, and subsequently worked in Paraguay and Ecuador. In 2013, he hosted the cable show Contamelo Todo , where a controversial incident involving a child's statement occurred. Rosenwasser also had a long history of radio work, first for Radio Rivadavia and then for Radio Belgrano, hosting Rompé, Leo Rompé . He was affiliated with the Asociación Argentina de Actores since 1993. His last appearance was on a cable television interview program.
Nelly Láinez, an Argentine comic actress, earned recognition for appearing in a succession of oddly titled Argentine comedy films and television productions, most prominently the 1974 movie Vampires Prefer Fatties.
Nicolás Diego Vázquez Mantovani es un artista argentino que actúa en televisión, teatro y cine, y también trabaja como humorista, conductor de programas y cantante.
Eugenio Justiniano Arpaza, better known under the name of Nito Arpaza, acts as an actor, comedian, producer of plays and political figure in Argentina. He was a national senator representing the province of Corrientes from 2009 to 2015.
Petio Petkov – Shайбата is a Bulgarian actor and television host, best known for his participation in the comedy show "Komitsite" on bTV. He was born on October 10, 1978, in Sofia. His first steps on stage were taken at age 16 with the children's theatre studio “Kambanata,” and later he studied acting at NATFIZ. He gained popularity through his humorous monologues about everyday and life topics, distinguished by his characteristic comedic style. After joining "Komitsite," initially he was a host of the show, but subsequently began actively participating in its sketches as well. In 2000, he appeared in the music video for Lili Ivanova's song “Vetrove.” Petkov has also had appearances in television and film productions. For several seasons, he played the role of Petar Peychev – Pepi in the popular series "Stoliciani v poveche." In 2016, he participated in the Bulgarian-filmed movie “Boika: Favoritut IV,” where he portrayed Dominic.
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