Fernando Arau
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 an Evangelical Christian in the early 1990s.
Achievements
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]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | A Day Without a Mexican | ||
| 2009 | Granpa | Lawyer | |
Stand-Up
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Fernando Arau: ¡En Vivo! | Himself | |
Awards and nominations
- Silver Ariel
| Year | Recipient | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Bienvenido-Welcome | Best Supporting Actor (Mejor Coactuación Masculina) | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated |
| 1987 | Tacos de Oro | Best Actor (Mejor Actuación Masculina) | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated |
INTE Awards
- 2004 TV Host of the Year (Animador de TV del año)
And the best person.
Departure from Univision
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]
Arau made a guest appearance on Despierta America on September 10, 2012, upon his recent success on Mira Quien Baila.[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "‘Despierta America’ Start Fernando Arau Presents his Fabulous Show in Los Angeles". Hispanic PR Wire. 2006-10-13. Retrieved 22 August 2009.
- ↑ "The 2009 National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and Conference, June 17–19, 2009-Washington D.C.". Hispanic PR Wire. 2009-06-05. Retrieved 23 August 2009.
- ↑ "Esperanza Commemorates Exemplary Leadership at the Partners and Awards Dinner". Hispanic PR Wire. 2009-06-18. Retrieved 23 August 2009.
- ↑ http://entretenimiento.aol.com/television/canvas/_a/univision-fernando-arau-despido/20090410015009990001
- ↑ http://www.peopleenespanol.com/pespanol/articles/0,22490,1882617,00.html
- ↑
External links
- Fernando Arau Official Website
- Fernando Arau at the Internet Movie Database
- Fernando Arau at AllMovie
- Fernando Arau at commedycentral.com
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