Fernando Arau began his career at the age of 5, tap dancing with his parents.[1] In his early twenties, he hosted a kids' TV show. In 1991 he starred in Alcanzar una estrella II alongside a young Ricky Martin. In 1994, he moved to Miami, where he eventually became one of the hosts on Despierta América, along with Rafael Jose, Giselle Blondet, Ana Maria Canseco, and news anchor Neida Sandoval. He is the son of Alfonso Arau. He became a new born Christian in the early 90's.
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In 2006, the National Academy of Arts and Sciences awarded Arau an honorary Spanish Emmy Award.[1] In June 2009, he was awarded the Esperanza Image Award at the eight annual Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and Conference in Washington D.C..[2][3]
Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
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1984 | Estos locos, locos estudiantes | Severino Urratia | |
1985 | Tacos de Oro | Gabriel Rodriguez | |
1987 | El misterio de la casa abondonada | Sacerdote | |
1992 | Cándido de día, Pérez de Noche | El Suicida | |
Hay Para Todos | |||
1995 | Bienvenido-Welcome | Jose Consuelo Gómez/Messanger | |
2004 | One Day Without a Mexican | ||
2009 | Granpa | Lawyer |
Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
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1994 | Fernando Arau: ¡En Vivo! | Himself |
Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
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1995 | Bienvenido-Welcome | Best Supporting Actor (Mejor Coactuación Masculina) | Nominated |
1987 | Tacos de Oro | Best Actor (Mejor Actuación Masculina) | Nominated |
And the best person.
On February 2, 2010, a series of interviews with rival network Telemundo's show Al Rojo Vivo revealed that Arau was unexpectedly let go along with 300 other employees. Arau mentions the network having spoken to him about his leaving but cited other possible reasons for his removal, namely his large compensation, his failed projects with the network, and even a small mention of past issues with his religious beliefs.[4]
Although he leaves the network mostly grateful for his twelve years of service and experience gained, he regrets the "unprofessional manner" in which he was let go. Part of his grievances include his not being allowed to say good bye to his audience. His departure was mentioned in a two minute section the Monday of the first show that aired without him. In an interview with Mexican gossip website Notimex, Arau contends that even the show's dog mascot was allowed a few minutes on air to say good bye before he was taken off the show.[5]