The Puerto Rican host, actor and chef has been around for a long time Luis Antonio Cosme left the screen. But contrary to what many would think, the singer and producer is also “happy to be out of the world TV“, he revealed The new day.
Rated as one of the most in-demand and affordable voice actors in the industry, he took part in the “Upfront 2024” from Wapa televisiona station where he began his career as an entertainer in 1982 with the show “Friendo y Comer”. At the event to announce Channel 4's bid for next year, Cosme shared with other senior colleagues such as Iris Chacon, Jacob Morales, Silverio Perez And Cristóbal Berrío’s “Mr. Blup”.
“I feel very good. (For health and spirit) I am here with my companions who are already old, but so am I. So we are on the same wavelength,” he joked, maintaining his perfect diction and elegant tone.
Luis Vigoreaux, father and Luis Antonio Cosme in the program “Sube nene, sube”. Delivered (file)“Upfront” by Wapa Televisión also served as a prelude to the celebrations 70 years of television in Puerto Rico. The fact that they invited him was a source of surprise and joy for the entertainer, who took the plunge in 1984 Telemundo Puerto Ricoattracted by an offer to host the game show “Super Saturdays,” which aired in Puerto Rico, the United States and Dominican Republic.
“Well, I started in 1961 or earlier. I don't remember exactly because I've lost my memory over time, but I'm flattered that they invited me after being locked up in the house for so long,” said Cosme.
The communicator who suffers and suffers from heart problems diabetes, recalled experiencing transcendent moments of his personal and professional life on television. There is one event in particular that is still very present.
“The death of (Luis) Vigoreaux (Father)… It was a misfortune that I still feel,” he said dejectedly.
Why does Luis Antonio Cosme celebrate not being on television? asked this newspaper. The comedian smiled.
“I don't have to learn scripts anymore, I don't have to be in the studio at certain times, I don't have to dress or do makeup, so I'm happy,” she declared firmly.
His lengthy “detoxification process” has resulted in him consuming very little national television. Now, he commented, he has “decided to live in peace. I understand Netflix, Films“he added.
However, there is an element in his old life that is medicine for the interpreter. It's something that neither time nor absence on television can take away: the affection and support of the audience. For those who followed his work and still remember him, Cosme had some special words.
“What could be better than thanking everyone who has watched and supported me during this time? I came here to Wapa in 1961, where Vigoreaux took me at that time to do “The Tremendous Court,” and so we continued until we got to “Up baby, up,” where I animated with Vigoreaux until we have married “Cookie” (Otilio Warrington)who climbed the 'Palo Enceba'o,'” he remembers.