Adal Ramones
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Adalberto Javier Ramones Martínez (born December 3, 1961) is a Mexican
television
show host and comedian who is known for his comments on Mexican and international social life. Ramones was the host of a popular Mexican television show, Otro Rollo
, which was produced by Televisa
and televised in 53 other countries, including the United States
, where the show was transmitted by Univision
.
, Nuevo León
. He suffered heart disease
for a long period of his life. After several operations, he is recovered. In 2000, Ramones also suffered a kidnapping
. Since 1998, Ramones is romantically involved with Gaby Valencia. Their first child, daughter Paola Ramones, was born in 2001.
On October 10, 2002, he suffered an accident where he caught on fire during the "Reto Burundis" in Otro Rollo.
In February 2003, Ramones suffered burns to several parts of his body as he was taping his show, requiring hospitalization. He had to wear glasses a period of time after this.
On July 30 of that year, American pop star Britney Spears
sang at his show, and on September of that year, he led the La pesera del amor contest, where a man chose among a number of women to pick a future wife. Ramones promised the man and the contest winner that the show would pay for their wedding and he would broadcast it live. La pesera del amor was later kept as a regular feature and more contestants participated for the chance to meet someone.
In November 2003, Sylvester Stallone
became the second American superstar to participate in the show that year.
Other international stars that have appeared in the show through the years are: tATu, Will Smith
(three times), Arnold Schwarzenegger
, Sylvester Stallone
, Kevin James, Sylvia Saint, Diego Maradona
, Christina Aguilera
, David Copperfield
, Drew Barrymore
, Cameron Díaz
, Lucy Liu
, Chris Rock
, John Leguizamo
, N*SYNC, The Backstreet Boys
, Gloria Gaynor
and The Rock. Worthy of note, although Paris Hilton
was scheduled to appear on the show, she did not show up, leaving him to wait live in front of millions of viewers.
In March 2004 he suffered an accident, breaking an ankle and requiring crutches.
In 2005, he was also nominated for a Mexican MTV Movie Award, being Favorite Actor (for role in Puños rosas). He is also a host of the TV reality show Cantando por un sueño
and Bailando por un Sueño.
In December 2006 he participated in the Mexican production of the Mel Brooks musical The Producers
in the role of Leo Bloom.
On May 8, 2007 the Otro rollo con: Adal Ramones
was broadcast for the last time.
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
show host and comedian who is known for his comments on Mexican and international social life. Ramones was the host of a popular Mexican television show, Otro Rollo
Otro Rollo
Otro Rollo is a Mexican comedy and variety show, broadcast live on Televisa on Tuesday nights...
, which was produced by Televisa
Televisa
Televisa is a Mexican multimedia conglomerate, the largest mass media company in Latin America and in the Spanish-speaking world. It is a major international entertainment business, with much of its programming airing in the United States on Univision, with which it has an exclusive contract...
and televised in 53 other countries, including the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, where the show was transmitted by Univision
Univision
Univision is a Spanish-language television network in the United States. It has the largest audience of Spanish language television viewers according to Nielsen ratings. Randy Falco, COO, has been in charge of the company since the departure of Univision Communications president and CEO Joe Uva...
.
Biography
Ramones was born in MonterreyMonterrey
Monterrey , is the capital city of the northeastern state of Nuevo León in the country of Mexico. The city is anchor to the third-largest metropolitan area in Mexico and is ranked as the ninth-largest city in the nation. Monterrey serves as a commercial center in the north of the country and is the...
, Nuevo León
Nuevo León
Nuevo León It is located in Northeastern Mexico. It is bordered by the states of Tamaulipas to the north and east, San Luis Potosí to the south, and Coahuila to the west. To the north, Nuevo León has a 15 kilometer stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border adjacent to the U.S...
. He suffered heart disease
Heart disease
Heart disease, cardiac disease or cardiopathy is an umbrella term for a variety of diseases affecting the heart. , it is the leading cause of death in the United States, England, Canada and Wales, accounting for 25.4% of the total deaths in the United States.-Types:-Coronary heart disease:Coronary...
for a long period of his life. After several operations, he is recovered. In 2000, Ramones also suffered a kidnapping
Kidnapping
In criminal law, kidnapping is the taking away or transportation of a person against that person's will, usually to hold the person in false imprisonment, a confinement without legal authority...
. Since 1998, Ramones is romantically involved with Gaby Valencia. Their first child, daughter Paola Ramones, was born in 2001.
On October 10, 2002, he suffered an accident where he caught on fire during the "Reto Burundis" in Otro Rollo.
In February 2003, Ramones suffered burns to several parts of his body as he was taping his show, requiring hospitalization. He had to wear glasses a period of time after this.
On July 30 of that year, American pop star Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
sang at his show, and on September of that year, he led the La pesera del amor contest, where a man chose among a number of women to pick a future wife. Ramones promised the man and the contest winner that the show would pay for their wedding and he would broadcast it live. La pesera del amor was later kept as a regular feature and more contestants participated for the chance to meet someone.
In November 2003, Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone
Michael Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone , commonly known as Sylvester Stallone, and nicknamed Sly Stallone, is an American actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, film director and occasional painter. Stallone is known for his machismo and Hollywood action roles. Two of the notable characters he has portrayed...
became the second American superstar to participate in the show that year.
Other international stars that have appeared in the show through the years are: tATu, Will Smith
Will Smith
Willard Christopher "Will" Smith, Jr. , also known by his stage name The Fresh Prince, is an American actor, producer, and rapper. He has enjoyed success in television, film and music. In April 2007, Newsweek called him the most powerful actor in Hollywood...
(three times), Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American former professional bodybuilder, actor, businessman, investor, and politician. Schwarzenegger served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 until 2011....
, Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone
Michael Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone , commonly known as Sylvester Stallone, and nicknamed Sly Stallone, is an American actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, film director and occasional painter. Stallone is known for his machismo and Hollywood action roles. Two of the notable characters he has portrayed...
, Kevin James, Sylvia Saint, Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona
Diego Armando Maradona is a retired Argentine football player and widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. Over the course of his professional club career Maradona played for Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla and Newell's Old Boys, setting...
, Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
, David Copperfield
David Copperfield (illusionist)
David Copperfield is an Emmy Award-winning American illusionist, and was described by Forbes as the most commercially successful magician in history. Copperfield's network specials have been nominated for 38 Emmy Awards and won a total of 21 Emmys...
, Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore
Drew Blyth Barrymore is an American actress, film director, screenwriter, producer and model. She is a member of the Barrymore family of American actors and granddaughter of John Barrymore. She first appeared in an advertisement when she was 11 months old. Barrymore made her film debut in Altered...
, Cameron Díaz
Cameron Diaz
Cameron Michelle Diaz is an American actress and former model. She became famous during the 1990s with roles in the movies The Mask, My Best Friend's Wedding, and There's Something About Mary. Other high-profile credits include the two Charlie's Angels films, voicing the character Princess Fiona...
, Lucy Liu
Lucy Liu
Lucy Alexis Liu is an American actress and film producer. She became known for playing the role of the vicious and ill-mannered Ling Woo in the television series Ally McBeal , and has also appeared in several Hollywood films including Charlie's Angels, Chicago, Kill Bill, and Kung Fu Panda.-Early...
, Chris Rock
Chris Rock
Christopher Julius "Chris" Rock III is an American comedian, actor, screenwriter, television producer, film producer and director. He was voted in the US as the 5th greatest stand-up comedian of all time by Comedy Central...
, John Leguizamo
John Leguizamo
Jonathan Alberto "John" Leguizamo is an Colombian-American actor, producer, voice artist, and comedian.-Early life:...
, N*SYNC, The Backstreet Boys
Backstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boys are an American vocal group, formed in Orlando, Florida in 1993. The band originally consisted of A. J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter and Kevin Richardson. They rose to fame with their debut international album, Backstreet Boys...
, Gloria Gaynor
Gloria Gaynor
Gloria Gaynor is an American singer, best known for the disco era hits; "I Will Survive" , "Never Can Say Goodbye" , "Let Me Know " and "I Am What I Am" .-Early career:Gaynor was a singer with the Soul...
and The Rock. Worthy of note, although Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton
Paris Whitney Hilton is an American businesswoman, heiress, and socialite. She is a great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton . Hilton is known for her controversial participation in a sex tape in 2003, and appearance on the television series The Simple Life alongside fellow socialite and childhood...
was scheduled to appear on the show, she did not show up, leaving him to wait live in front of millions of viewers.
In March 2004 he suffered an accident, breaking an ankle and requiring crutches.
In 2005, he was also nominated for a Mexican MTV Movie Award, being Favorite Actor (for role in Puños rosas). He is also a host of the TV reality show Cantando por un sueño
Cantando por un sueño
Cantando por un Sueño is a television contest produced by the Mexican television network Canal de las Estrellas which also aired on Univision in the United States. As with its twin show Bailando por un sueño , celebrities are paired with common, everyday people...
and Bailando por un Sueño.
In December 2006 he participated in the Mexican production of the Mel Brooks musical The Producers
The Producers (musical)
The Producers is a musical adapted by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan from Brooks' 1968 film of the same name, with lyrics written by Brooks and music composed by Brooks and arranged by Glen Kelly and Doug Besterman. As in the film, the story concerns two theatrical producers who scheme to get rich...
in the role of Leo Bloom.
On May 8, 2007 the Otro rollo con: Adal Ramones
Otro Rollo
Otro Rollo is a Mexican comedy and variety show, broadcast live on Televisa on Tuesday nights...
was broadcast for the last time.
As a host
- 1995 - 2007 Otro rollo con: Adal RamonesOtro RolloOtro Rollo is a Mexican comedy and variety show, broadcast live on Televisa on Tuesday nights...
- 2000 - No contaban con mi astucia
- 2003 - La pesera del amor
- 2003 - Nuestra Navidad 2003
- 2004 - Premio lo Nuestro a la música Latina 2004
- 2005 - Otro rollo... Historia en diez
- 2005 - Bailando por un sueñoBailando por un sueñoBailando por un Sueño or " Dansez pentru tine", is a reality series on the Mexican television network Canal de las Estrellas, in which celebrities are partnered with common, everyday people with dreams they want to fulfill , who each week compete...
- 2006 - Cantando por un sueñoCantando por un sueñoCantando por un Sueño is a television contest produced by the Mexican television network Canal de las Estrellas which also aired on Univision in the United States. As with its twin show Bailando por un sueño , celebrities are paired with common, everyday people...
- 2006 - Los reyes de la pista
- 2007 - Primer Campeonato Internacional de Baile
- 2008 - Premios Casandra Dominican RepublicDominican RepublicThe Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
- 2008 - El Show de los Sueños: Sangre de mi Sangre
As an actor
- 1999 - "Stuart Little" (Spanish voice of Stuart Little)
- 2001 - Cats & DogsCats & DogsCats & Dogs is a 2001 American-Australian action-comedy film directed by Lawrence Guterman. The screenplay by John Requa and Glenn Ficarra centers on the relationships between cats and dogs. It was shot in Victoria and Vancouver. The film was released on July 4, 2001 by Warner Bros...
(Lou's Spanish Voice) - 2002 - El Gran Carnal (as Plutarco Urquidi)
- 2002 - El Gran Carnal 2 (as Tizok)
- 2002 - "Stuart Little 2" (Spanish voice of Stuart Little)
- 2003 - Amor realAmor realAmor real is a Mexican telenovela, which was produced and broadcast by Televisa in 2003. Amor Real is a historical telenovela set in the Mexican post-independence period of the mid-19th century. It also aired on Univision in the United States in 2004 and on REN TV in Russia...
(as a circus owner) - 2004 - Puños rosas (as Álvaro)
- 2004 - Santos peregrinos (as Nicandro)
- 2005 - 3 episodes of Bajo el mismo techo (as Gerry)
- 2006 - "Los Productores" (as Leo Bloom)
- 2007 - "Y Ahora Qué Hago?" (as himself)
- 2009 - "Martin al Amanecer" (Martin)
- 2010 - ( Pocoyo ) Narator