Jorge Benavides

Comedian

Birthday April 9, 1967

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Lima, Peru

Age 56 years old

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About

Known simply as JB, he is a popular Peruvian comedian and impressionist who rose to fame during the 1990s and 2000s on the TV series JB Noticias (1994-2001) and El especial del humor (2004-2015). In 2017, he launched hosting his own TV series El Wasap de JB on Latina Television. 

Before Fame

He made his TV debut on the series Hola Yola between 1980-1984. He later gained critical notoriety on the popular TV series Trampolin in the late 1980s. 

Trivia

He has frequently appeared on the popular variety series La Paisana Jacinta. He later acted in the 2017 comedy film La paisana Jacinta en búsqueda de Wasaberto. 

Family Life

His parents' names are Alfredo and Cecilia. He has three siblings. 

Associated With

He has featured a litany of celebrity Peruvian guests on his El Wasap de JB TV series, including Maria Antonieta de las Nieves.