Jorge van Rankin

About

Mexican television and radio host, actor, and media personality whose lengthy career in the entertainment industry is most widely celebrated for his role as the co-host of Telehits' El Calabozo. He has also presented popular programs such as Miembros al Aire and Hasta Adentro. Outside of hosting, he has also accumulated numerous credits as an actor on television comedies such as 40 y 20.

Before fame

He launched his career in the entertainment industry in the late 1980s when he began working for the radio station WFM 96.9. He remained in radio and music programming before later shifting to television. Early in his career, he also fulfilled a managerial role for Canal 5 in addition to a variety of other roles across several radio stations.

Trivia

He is known amongst fans and viewers as "El Burro," or "The Donkey." He participated in several seasons of the reality competition series
Big Brother VIP. 

Family life

He shares several children, including daughters Roberta, Luisana, and Carlota, with his wife, Magda Bleizeffer. His extended family includes professional footballers Allan and Josecarlos van Rankin.

Associated with

He is known for maintaining a close friendship with singer Luis Miguel.