His belief in humor as the best medicine and his determination to hold on to joy no matter the circumstances were some of the qualities that family members and other close friends shared during his appearance on Puerto Rican comedian Luis Antonio Rivera, known as Yoyo Boing, highlighted burials.
The meeting to say a final farewell and to honor the mark left by more than seven decades of experience in the artistic field took place today at the Buxeda Funeral Home in San Juan. Marilú and Diana, two of his daughters, shared with the media some fond memories and some of their advice.
“He will continue to live in hearts,” said Marilú firmly about the comedian’s legacy, thanking the audience for the love he felt for so many years. Among other things, he confessed that his father adopted a more formal demeanor in his upbringing. “He was more serious and Mom always told him, ‘People think you’re laughing, but you’re serious,'” he said, sharing the values he constantly taught them, which included the importance of maintaining family unity belonged. “Discipline, respect for the public and everyone and the constant attempt to help others.” He also revealed how much he admires the actor’s talent for his performance on stage. “He had a clear mind, thank God. He would look at a script and learn it on the fly. I admired these things and asked, ‘How does he do it?'”
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His daughter Diana also emphasized how seriously he took his role as a father figure. “There was a disconnect between him as an actor and his father. When he came in through that door, Dad was quiet because Dad was very quiet at home, super quiet. He wasn’t one to joke. It wasn’t until we grew up that the relationship became more open. In return, he explained that the actor emphasized “that at home he did not talk about his colleagues, never, ever, that no one asked him questions about his colleagues, because his colleagues were respected.”
15 photosThe remains of actor and comedian Luis Antonio Rivera, known as Yoyo Boing, were displayed at the Buxeda Funeral Home in San JuanThe remains of the speaker, who died on November 30 at the age of 93, rested in a closed coffin. A Puerto Rican flag covered the casket, which also featured floral arrangements in his honor. On one side, a framed painting of his face on a lectern highlighted his smiling face. In the opposite corner, a monitor showed images of numerous moments the comedian experienced with his loved ones.
Various entertainment personalities apparently expressed their admiration for the artist, whose achievements include being one of the pioneers of Puerto Rican television. Singer and actor Chucho Avellanet expressed how much he will miss the artist whom he first met as an admirer and later as a colleague and friend. “He always joked with me,” he said, smiling at one of the usual behaviors of the announcer, who was born April 9, 1930 in Humacao and grew up in San Juan. “He was a big figure here because he worked for many years, a great comedian. “He kept in touch with friends,” he said admiringly. “He had charisma. “He always had a joke.”
Interpreter Gilberto Santa Rosa confessed that he admired the passion he showed in his work. “Hopefully we can reach this age with this love for what is being done and this energy,” said the “Knight of Salsa.” “One of the last heroes of Puerto Rico’s golden age of television and theater,” he continued in describing him. “We started talking about music and composers and I also remember it with great affection and his powerful voice until the end.”
Presenter and actress Alexandra Malagón was grateful that Yoyo Boing convinced her to try comedy. “I will always remember him with great affection,” he said. “He gave me the opportunity to start doing comedy. He and his wife were producers of a show called Plaza del Humor and I was part of the cast,” he recalled with nostalgia. “I appreciate this opportunity because when he called me, I said to him, ‘Yoyo, should you do comedy?’, ‘Yes, I’ve been watching you and you have the ability to do it,’ and thanks to him I started exploring that aspect to develop trust me “.
Marilyn Pupo, Herbert Cruz, Braulio Castillo and Orvil Miller were among those who held a guard of honor.
From politics, José Luis Dalmau Santiago, President of the Senate, and Ramón Luis Rivera Sr., former mayor of Bayamón, were present to say a final farewell to the comedian.
The public may pay their respects at the funeral home until 10 p.m. today. A mass will be celebrated in his memory tomorrow morning and then he will be cremated.
Yoyo Boing underwent surgery for a heart condition in February 2017. In 2020, he suffered an ischemic stroke that resulted in partial paralysis on the left side of his body. However, health problems did not limit his commitment to participate in various projects, including his work as host of the radio station Compañeros del tapón, broadcast on WIPR 940 AM, and his appearance in the theatrical comedy “The True Story of Cuca Gómez”. . this summer, where he received a standing ovation.
Puerto Rico Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi ordered three days of mourning for the actor’s death, requiring flags of all government agencies to remain at half-mast from today until Friday, December 8.
The artist leaves behind his children Inés, Manuel, Diana, Marilú, Lucy, José “Pepe” Luis and Melisa.