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Gerardo Roberto “Firulete” Samaniego

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Gerardo Roberto “"Firulete"” Samaniego

Birth
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Death
26 Jul 2004 (aged 81)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Burial
Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend Add to Map
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Famous clown, born Gerardo Roberto Samaniego, reached success in T.V. during the 1960´s.Actor known as the clown "Firulete". He formed a duo until 1967 with Ernesto Racedo as "Santiaguito". From that year joined his son Gerardo, who took the role of "Cañito". He was renowned for his performances in circus and especially in TV for over 40 years. He left us his memories of his misadventures with his girlfriend "Rosita" and her unforgettable phrases: "Son las 7 menos 7 faltan 7 pa' las 7" and "¿Cañito, qué pasoooooó?".
Famous clown, born Gerardo Roberto Samaniego, reached success in T.V. during the 1960´s.Actor known as the clown "Firulete". He formed a duo until 1967 with Ernesto Racedo as "Santiaguito". From that year joined his son Gerardo, who took the role of "Cañito". He was renowned for his performances in circus and especially in TV for over 40 years. He left us his memories of his misadventures with his girlfriend "Rosita" and her unforgettable phrases: "Son las 7 menos 7 faltan 7 pa' las 7" and "¿Cañito, qué pasoooooó?".

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