Leandro Fernández (actor)
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Leandro Fernández is a Colombian-Spanish Actor, Musician and Director. Son of actor and painter Domingo Fernández Adeba and brother of renowned actor Helios Fernández
, and actress and musician Paola Fernández studied on "Instituto Departamental de Bellas Artes" in Cali
, Colombia
, Film Direction in Madrid, Spain and moved to Miami, FL where he has been promoting the Hispanic theater since his arrival in 1999.
, in 1998, traveled to Spain with his own theater group, with the play "Cuentos con Tambor", there he spent a year, performing in various theaters and renowned cultural sites in Spain, working for a leading NGO at the Universidad Complutense, "Solidarios" and the Colombian Embassy.
in 2002 he created the "Grupo de Teatro La Tarumba Miami" that has performed in theaters and most public schools in Miami-Dade County, with works written and directed by him, as “Las Aventuras de Don Quijote”, “Cuentos con Tambor”, “Coloncontando Don Cristóbal Navegando”.
He has participated in series of the most important Hispanic American television channels such as Telemundo
and Univision
, as ”Prisionera
”, “Al filo de la ley”, “Dame Chocolate
”, "El Rostro de Analía
, "El Cuerpo del Deseo
", "Más Sabe el Diablo
", he taught at the Telemundo reality show: "Protagonistas de la fama VIP" , led the Colombian comedy festival held in Miami in September 2006 "Juntos pero no revueltos" In 2007 he directed the segments of humor for Sabado Gigante
with Don Francisco
and the Stand Up Comedy "Las Mujeres son de Venus y los Hombres son… de Madre". Later he wrote the secuel to "Las Mujeres son de Venus y los Hombres son... de Madre", called "Segundo Round". He has also worked as actor and director on "Juliana, Amante a la Colombiana", “Las Aventuras de Don Quijote”, “Colón Contando Don Cristóbal Navegando” y “Cuentos con Tambor” and also as director on "El Insomnio Americano".
Nominations
Helios Fernández
Helios Fernández was a Spanish actor born in Barcelona, Spain on August 16, 1940 but considered himself to be a Colombian. He died October 3, 2004 in Bogota, Colombia....
, and actress and musician Paola Fernández studied on "Instituto Departamental de Bellas Artes" in Cali
Calì
Calì, also written in English as Cali, is an Italian surname, widespread mainly in the Ionian side of Sicily.For the surname Calì is assumed the origin of the Greek word kalos , or from its Sanskrit root kali, "time."The surname refers to:...
, Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
, Film Direction in Madrid, Spain and moved to Miami, FL where he has been promoting the Hispanic theater since his arrival in 1999.
Career
In 1996 he was nominated Best Actor in a Regional Comedy in Claqueta awards in the Framework of International Film Festival in CartagenaCartagena, Colombia
Cartagena de Indias , is a large Caribbean beach resort city on the northern coast of Colombia in the Caribbean Coast Region and capital of Bolívar Department...
, in 1998, traveled to Spain with his own theater group, with the play "Cuentos con Tambor", there he spent a year, performing in various theaters and renowned cultural sites in Spain, working for a leading NGO at the Universidad Complutense, "Solidarios" and the Colombian Embassy.
in 2002 he created the "Grupo de Teatro La Tarumba Miami" that has performed in theaters and most public schools in Miami-Dade County, with works written and directed by him, as “Las Aventuras de Don Quijote”, “Cuentos con Tambor”, “Coloncontando Don Cristóbal Navegando”.
He has participated in series of the most important Hispanic American television channels such as Telemundo
Telemundo
Telemundo is an American television network that broadcasts in Spanish. The network is the second-largest Spanish-language content producer in the world, and the second-largest Spanish-language network in the United States, behind Univision....
and 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...
, as ”Prisionera
Prisionera
- Plot :Wrongfully accused of a crime she didn't commit, 13 year old Guadalupe Santos is sentenced to 30 years in jail, while in jail she gives birth to a baby girl who is taken from her by her older sister Milagros. 15 years later she escapes jail and meets with Daniel Moncada who turns out to be...
”, “Al filo de la ley”, “Dame Chocolate
Dame Chocolate
Dame Chocolate is a 2007 Spanish-language telenovela, which was produced by the United States-based television network Telemundo and aired from March 5 until October 5, 2007. This limited-run serial stars Génesis Rodríguez as a sweet, simple girl who leaves rural Mexico for Miami to fulfill her...
”, "El Rostro de Analía
El Rostro de Analía
El Rostro de Analía is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by the American-based television network Telemundo. It stars Elizabeth Gutiérrez, Martin Karpan, Maritza Rodríguez and the special appearance of Gaby Espino...
, "El Cuerpo del Deseo
El Cuerpo del Deseo
El cuerpo del Deseo also known as Second Chance is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by Telemundo and Film in Florida. This telenovela aired in several countries like Iran, Argentina, Malaysia, Poland, Philippines, Slovakia , Spain and Arab World on MBC Drama...
", "Más Sabe el Diablo
Más Sabe el Diablo
Más Sabe el Diablo is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by the United States-based television network Telemundo. This melodrama features lovers embroiled in intrigue, betrayal, vengeance and unbridled passion. It stars Gaby Espino, Jencarlos Canela and Miguel Varoni...
", he taught at the Telemundo reality show: "Protagonistas de la fama VIP" , led the Colombian comedy festival held in Miami in September 2006 "Juntos pero no revueltos" In 2007 he directed the segments of humor for Sabado Gigante
Sábado Gigante
Sábado Gigante is a Spanish-language television show that is Univision's longest-running program and the longest-running variety TV show in the world. Sábado Gigante is an eclectic and frenetic mix of various contests, human-interest stories, and live entertainment...
with Don Francisco
Don Francisco
Don Francisco may refer to:*Don Francisco *Don Francisco *Don Francisco de Paula Marin, Hawaiian*Don Francisco...
and the Stand Up Comedy "Las Mujeres son de Venus y los Hombres son… de Madre". Later he wrote the secuel to "Las Mujeres son de Venus y los Hombres son... de Madre", called "Segundo Round". He has also worked as actor and director on "Juliana, Amante a la Colombiana", “Las Aventuras de Don Quijote”, “Colón Contando Don Cristóbal Navegando” y “Cuentos con Tambor” and also as director on "El Insomnio Americano".
Stage
- 2001-2009: Juliana, Amante a la Colombiana (Actor & Director)
- 2002-2008: Las Aventuras de Don Quijote (Writer, Actor & Director)
- 2008 Milagros de Bergamota (Writer, Actor & Director)
- 2004: El Rey que se Enamoró de la Luna (Writer, Actor & Director)
- 2005-2008: Cuentos con Tambor (Actor & Director)
- 2003: Coloncontando Don Cristóbal Navegando (Writer, Actor & Director)
- 2007-2009: Las Mujeres son de Venus y los Hombres son... de Madre! (Writer, Actor & Director)
- 2009-2010: Las Mujeres son de Venus y los Hombres son... de Madre! - Segundo Round (Writer, Actor & Director)
- 2004-2007: El Insomnio Americano (Director)
Filmography
- Azúcar
- El Confesor
- Canas al Aire
- Pásela Chévere
- 2005: DecisionesDecisionesDecisiones is a Telemundo-produced Spanish-language television anthology of steamy melodramas about passion and sex in the modern world. The hour-long series features impassioned people thrust into amorous adventures and pushed to their breaking points...
- "¿Y de aquello... nada?" - Los Pocillos
- Solo de Guitarra
- 2007: PrisioneraPrisionera- Plot :Wrongfully accused of a crime she didn't commit, 13 year old Guadalupe Santos is sentenced to 30 years in jail, while in jail she gives birth to a baby girl who is taken from her by her older sister Milagros. 15 years later she escapes jail and meets with Daniel Moncada who turns out to be...
- 2006: Al filo de la ley
- 2008: Dame ChocolateDame ChocolateDame Chocolate is a 2007 Spanish-language telenovela, which was produced by the United States-based television network Telemundo and aired from March 5 until October 5, 2007. This limited-run serial stars Génesis Rodríguez as a sweet, simple girl who leaves rural Mexico for Miami to fulfill her...
- 2009: El Rostro de AnalíaEl Rostro de AnalíaEl Rostro de Analía is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by the American-based television network Telemundo. It stars Elizabeth Gutiérrez, Martin Karpan, Maritza Rodríguez and the special appearance of Gaby Espino...
- El Cuerpo del DeseoEl Cuerpo del DeseoEl cuerpo del Deseo also known as Second Chance is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by Telemundo and Film in Florida. This telenovela aired in several countries like Iran, Argentina, Malaysia, Poland, Philippines, Slovakia , Spain and Arab World on MBC Drama...
- 2009: Más Sabe el DiabloMás Sabe el DiabloMás Sabe el Diablo is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by the United States-based television network Telemundo. This melodrama features lovers embroiled in intrigue, betrayal, vengeance and unbridled passion. It stars Gaby Espino, Jencarlos Canela and Miguel Varoni...
Awards and Nominations
Awards- 2008: Best Actor - Premios NG, Miami
- 2006: UN award for his artistic work
- 2002: Miami City Keys - for his performance on “Juliana Amante a la Colombiana”
- 1996: Best Comedy Actor - Premio Claqueta, Festival de Cine, Cartagena, Colombia
- 1994: Best Actor - Festival Nacional de Teatro, Cali, Colombia
Nominations
- 2009: Best Actor - Miami Life Awards for “Milagros de Bergamota”
- 2006: Best Guest Director - Premios ACE for “Juliana Amante a la Colombiana”
External links
- SomosParaguay (Spanish)
- http://www.elnuevoherald.com/2009/09/10/539185/teatro-para-todos-llego-para-quedarse.html
- http://www.elnuevoherald.com/2010/03/18/677455_el-ultimo-viaje-de-simon-bolivar.html
- http://www.elnuevoherald.com/2009/09/13/536281/si-quiere-ir-al-teatro-no-tiene.html
- http://www.elnuevoherald.com/2010/04/08/691675_monologando-con-humor-sobre-la.html
- http://www.elnuevoherald.com/2010/07/01/756085/a-ritmo-del-tambor.html
- http://saulogarcia.net/humor/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=95%3Aique-es-el-insomnio-americano&catid=46%3Avarios&Itemid=1