Don Francisco Wiki, Age, Bio, Height, Wife, Career, and Net Worth 

Don Francisco is a well-known American television host who hosts programmes for Spanish-speaking people in the United States. His popular TV series, such as Sabado Gigante and ‘Don Francisco Presents,’ have millions of viewers worldwide. He holds the Guinness World Record for the longest-running TV variety show, which lasted 53 years.

Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education

Don Francisco was born on December 28, 1940, in Talca, Chile, to Anna and Erick Krentzberger, German Jewish refugees fleeing World War II and the Nazi regime of Adolf Hitler. His mother was a classical singer, while his father was a tailor. He dabbled in singing and tailoring, but his fate lay elsewhere.

His father sent him to the United States in 1995 to study fashion design, but Don Francisco was more interested in television and believed that it was his destiny. He studied technical parts of TV production at Catholic University in Santiago and later debuted in the TV show ‘Sabado Gigante’ (Giant Saturday) in August 1962 in a large eight-hour format, which was eventually shortened to three hours, but the style of the program remained the same.

Don Francisco’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions

Don Francisco, who was born on December 28, 1940, is 81 years old today, June 6, 2022. His height is 1.8 m and his weight is 70 kg.

Don Francisco’s Profession & Career

Don Francisco made his television debut in 1962 with the show Sabado Gigante, in which he borrowed numerous ideas from American television. The show was a tremendous hit with the Chilean population and ran for 53 years, setting a world record. The show was produced by Univision in Miami, Florida, and its running time was decreased to three hours in 1986. It was a variety show with contests, humour, interviews, and a travelling camera section. Don Francisco travelled to 185 countries for his show and interviewed many luminaries, including Bill Gates, three US presidents, and Robert Duran.

He appeared in the film ‘The 33,’ which is about the Copiapo mining catastrophe. His new television show, ‘Don Francisco Te Invite,’ premiered on October 9, 2015.

Don Francisco was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2001. His show Sabado Gigantes was the longest and most popular show with millions of people, and it held the Guinness World Record for the same reason. It ran for 53 years and 42 days.

Don Francisco was admitted into the 21st Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame in 2012, commemorating his remarkable contribution to television. In September 2015, New York City has renamed a city street in Washington Heights, Manhattan, ‘Don Francisco Boulevard.’

In August 2015, Telemundo TV honoured him for his contributions to television in Miami, Florida. He was awarded the ‘Giants of Giants’ Award.

Don Francisco’s Salary and Net Worth

His net worth is expected to be $220 million as of June 2022. He enjoys living the good life and donating his fortune to charity. His 8171-square-foot home on Indian Creek Island, Florida, with six bedrooms and six baths, was completed in 1987 and was appraised at 2.6 million dollars at the time, but it could be worth much more today.

His TV shows have millions of viewers and produce enough income for him as his popularity grows. Don Francisco, the host of the television show Sabado Gigante, became a legend and the most popular celebrity in Chile, a country of 13 million people.

Many people admired him for his significant humanitarian endeavours, such as his national Telethon to raise funds for deformed and ill children. His campaign encouraged individuals to give to the cause of disadvantaged children. He was like a breath of fresh air in his country’s severe political atmosphere of the 1970s.

He is an encouragement to everyone who works hard to pursue their aspirations in domains where they believe they may excel.

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