The peak of the popularity of Latin American soap operas occurred in the 90s and early 2000s. Many remember the famous favorite actors of these telenovelas. In the late 90s, Argentine TV shows such as Milady, A Girl Named Fate and Lovers in Tango, featuring bright, talented, charismatic actor and singer Osvaldo Laporta, who won the hearts of many fans, were broadcast on TV channels.
Biographical Information
At the height of the sultry summer, on August 12, 1956, in the village of Juan Lacase, which is located in Uruguay, Rubens Osvaldo Udakiola Laporte was born. His place of birth is called Puerto Sos. He was brought up in an ordinary family with three siblings (two older Louis and Daniel, as well as the younger Jacqueline).
Father earned a living working at the factory, mother Teresa took care of the house and children. From an early age, Osvaldo Laporte dreamed of becoming an actor. Enthusiastic, he left his native land at the age of 20, moving to the capital of Argentina pennilessly, even there were no documents. On his birthday, Osvaldo entered the theater school named after Louis Tusky, settled in a poor room, located in a hotel located in the center of the capital. But tuition and housing had to be paid, and therefore the young guy did not sit idly by and earned a living.
He mastered the profession of a mason, a clown, and also worked in a warehouse. There were so difficult times when it was barely possible to make ends meet. For the whole 20 years Laporte got out of this swamp. The artist played first in episodic roles, and in the 90s, real fame came to him.
Family life
Acquaintance with the first and only wife named Viviana occurred within the walls of the theater school of Buenos Aires. The girl’s father worked at de Boc’s warehouse. Since that time, they began to live together, after in 1995 they had a charming daughter named Hasmin. The lovers have not officially registered their relationship, but despite this, their relationship lasts more than 30 years. The actor suffered a terrible tragedy in the spring of 2011, when a serious illness took the life of his mother Teresa Laporte.
Acting success
In the early 80s, school teacher Luis Tasco invited Osvaldo to the first role in the play "Farewell to Childhood" (1980). In 1981, the actor received the first major role in his career in the TV series “His Name is Ernesto” thanks to the director Santiago Doria, who paid attention to the talented artist during his performances in the theater. Actor Osvaldo Laporte continues to delight the audience with his participation to this day. In 2018, the series "100 Days to Fall in Love" was released. On his account there are five awards for the title of best actor.
List of TV shows with Osvaldo Laporte:
- In 1983, together with the famous actress Veronica Castro, Laporte got the role of Bruno in the series "Face to Face". With her, the actor played in the series "Forbidden Love" (1984).
- In the short story about the poor girl Esterllit, "My Star" (1987) played the role of Miguel Angel.
- In 1988, he played Juan in the series Passion.
- The main role of the owner of a publishing company in the drama "Poor Devil" was given to the artist in 1990.
- In 1991, Laporte played Luca Vanzini in the multi-part melodrama "What goes around comes around."
- The actor received two whole roles in the famous television series "A Girl named Fate" (1994) with Grécia Colminares.
- (1994-1995) - the main role in the drama about the blind girl Soledad "The Day You Will Love Me."
- (1996-1997) - Osvaldo plays Martin Lescano in the glamorous series Model 90-60-90.
- 1996 - the role of Diego Moran in the romantic short story Once Upon a Time.
- In 1997, many loved the television series Milady, featuring Osvaldo, who played there Federico de Valadares, went on television.
- The actor got the role of Guido Guevara in the series "Champions" (1999-2000).
- In 2002, Osvaldo played teacher Franco in the hot telenovela "Lovers in Tango."
- In 2003, the series "Gypsy Blood" was released, where Laporte acts as Amador.
- The success brought the actor the role of Juan in the novel about the “milk queen” Paz Achaval “The Bodyguard” (2005-2006).
- Vincente Soler actor played in "Bad Girls" (2005-2008).
- In 2005, the series directed by Horatio Maldonado "Angel" was released (Osvaldo in the role of Gonzalo Robles).
- 2006 - The Emerald Necklace (dictator Martin Rivera)
- 2007 - the role of the butcher Martin in the series "Fiero Family".
- 2008 - the role of Roman Lopez in the short detective series "Companions".
- 2010 - "The One Who Loves Me."
- In 2011, the novella on the fight against evil “Unique” (the role of Amador) was published.
- 2012 - the role of Lisandro in the series "Wolf".
- 2012 - the romantic multi-part melodrama "You Are My Man" (The role of Guido Guevara) is released.
- 2013 - Osvaldo plays in the comedy series My Eternal Friends.
- 2013 - psychological tape "Collective Unconscious."
- 2015 - role in the drama "Modern Conflicts".
In addition to the series, there are films from Osvaldo Laporte: "Gathering Your Harvest", "Book of Remembrance: A Tribute to the Victims of the Attack."
Music career
In addition to playing theater and cinema, Osvaldo was always eager to sing. A long painstaking work with famous Argentine poets and composers, as well as popular Latin American celebrities, the artist conducted on his album "God forbid" (2007). In parallel with the recording of the album, the artist starred in the novel "Emerald Necklace". Together with his beloved wife Viviana, a favorite of the public teaches vocals. In the photo, Osvaldo Laporte, as always, shines with charm, bewitching fans.