Gonzalo Torres (actor)
Gonzalo Torres | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 20, 1969 Lima, Peru |
| Other names | Gonzalete[1] |
| Education | Markham College |
| Occupations | Actor, presenter, musician |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Employer | TV Perú |
| Known for | Pataclaun |
| Spouse |
Muss Hernández (m. 1996) |
| Awards | Personalidad Meritoria de la Cultura (2023) |
Gonzalo Miguel Torres del Pino (born May 20, 1969) is a Peruvian actor, comedian, television presenter, musician, announcer and historian. He is best known for his role as Gonzalete in Pataclaun, a TV series that aired from 1997 until 1999, also hosting documentary shows A la vuelta de la esquina (2005–2021) and Sucedió en el Perú (2000–present). He was also a member of local bands Nosequien y Los Nosecuantos and La Liga del Sueño.
Early life
Torres was born in Lima on May 20, 1969,[2] the youngest son of parents Juan Luis Torres Higueras (1933–1992) and María del Carmen Del Pino Abad.[3] His father was an architect and a partial namesake of Arana Orrego Torres, the architectural firm behind the original design of Jorge Chávez International Airport.[4][5] Both of his parents were from Callao, a city next to Lima. His father was from downtown Callao, while his mother was from La Punta. The family moved prior to Torres' birth.[1]
He studied at Markham College, a bilingual international school, through which he became socially acquainted with the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, without being a member.[3]
Career
Musical career
A musician who would later become a well-known figure of Peruvian rock, he joined local bands Nosequien y Los Nosecuantos (1991) and La Liga del Sueño (1994–1996) as a bass player.[3] Other members of the latter band included Pelo Madueño and future co-star Johanna San Miguel.[6]
Acting career
Torres started working as an actor in 1992. His television debut was as a cast member of Pataclaun, a sitcom that ran from 1997 to 1999, which launched its cast into national stardom.[2][3][5] He acquired the nickname "Gonzalete" after his character in the show, from which he attempted to distance himself before ultimately embracing it.[1]
In 2023, he was distinguished as a "Personalidad Meritoria de la Cultura", a title granted by the Ministry of Culture.[7][8]
Personal life
Torres married Muss Hernández on July 6, 1996, at a ceremony that took place at the Casa Hacienda San José, in El Carmen District, Chincha. Hernández was born in Venezuela in 1968, having emigrated with her family to Peru when she was 10 years old.[2] The pair met while working at Pataclaun.[9]
Torres is an active supporter of the Sport Boys, a football club from Callao.[1]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Piratas en el Callao | Voice | |
| 2008 | Un cuerpo desnudo | Doctore | [2][8] |
| 2008 | Cu4tro | Pedro | [8] |
| 2011 | Las malas intenciones | [2] | |
| 2013 | ¡Asu mare! | Teacher | Cameo[2] |
| 2015 | ¡Asu mare! 2 | English teacher | Cameo[2] |
| 2016 | Locos de amor | Ignacio | [2] |
| 2018 | ¡Asu mare! 3 | Flamenco teacher | Cameo |
| 2019 | Recontraloca | Psychiatrist | [2] |
| 2019 | Papá X Tres | Luis Mario | [2][8] |
| 2021 | Un mundo para Julius[2] | Juan Lastarria | |
| 2022 | Igualita A Mí | ||
| 2023 | El Año del Tigre |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1998 | Pataclaun | Gonzalete | TV adaptation of stage show |
| 2002 | Qué Buena Raza | ||
| 2003–2004 | Carita de Atún | ||
| 2005–2021 | A la vuelta de la Esquina | Presenter | Documentary programme |
| 2024–present | Sucedió en el Perú | Presenter | Documentary programme[10] |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1999 | Pataclaun | ||
| 2002–2004 | Vestido de luces | ||
| 2005 | El guía del Hermitage | [8] | |
| 2005 | El perro del hortelano | [8] | |
| 2006 | Morir de Amor | [8] | |
| 2008 | Noche de Tontos | ||
| 2009 | El Método Grönholm | Enrique Font[11] | |
| 2009 | La Pulga en la Oreja | ||
| 2011 | El carvernícola | One-man show.[8] | |
| 2014 | Las Mataviejas | ||
| 2019–2020 | Perfectos Desconocidos | Lucas |
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Dávila, Fernando (Vocha) (2025-10-05). "Gonzalo Torres: Su pasión por el Sport Boys, el teatro, sus 30 años de casado, Pataclaun y más". Trome.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Gonzalo Torres: ¿a qué se dedica su esposa Muss Hernández, con quien lleva más de 25 años casado?". La República. 2023-03-05.
- ^ a b c d Vera, Camila (2023-03-30). "Gonzalo Torres se confiesa: ¿qué guardaba Gonzalete en los bolsillos de la sotana?". La República.
- ^ "Torres, Juan". Arquitectura PUCP.
- ^ a b Gomero, Richard (2023-04-30). "¿Quién fue el padre de Gonzalo Torres y qué importante rol tuvo en la construcción del aeropuerto Jorge Chávez?". La República.
- ^ "Gonzalo Torres: "Gonzalete me ha dado de comer"". Perú.com. 2015-01-18.
- ^ "Ministerio de Cultura distingue al reconocido actor Gonzalo Torres del Pino como Personalidad Meritoria de la Cultura". Gob.pe. 2023-10-02.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Gonzalo Torres, conductor de "Cuenta la historia", es distinguido como Personalidad Meritoria de la Cultura". El Comercio. 2023-10-03.
- ^ Vera, Camila (2023-03-30). "Gonzalo Torres: ¿cómo conoció a su esposa, Muss Hernández, y cuánto tiempo llevan juntos?". La República.
- ^ "Gonzalo Torres será el nuevo conductor de 'Sucedió en el Perú'". Perú.21. 2024-05-14.
- ^ Barrientos, Estefany (2013-07-23). "Que inicie la guerra". La República. Archived from the original on 2013-07-23.