Jorge van Rankin
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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.
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. Outside of hosting, he has also accumulated numerous credits as an actor on television comedies such as 40 y 20.
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.