About Coco Legrand
Alejandro Javier Gonzalez Legrand (born 28 July 1947), better known as Coco Legrand, is a Chilean comedian, actor and TV presenter. He was born in Santiago and studied Design at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Chile. His repertoire consists mainly of monologues that show daily experiences, satirizing the most typical psychological features of society and rediscovering the profile of the average Chilean citizen, addressing topics such as family, work and contingency. He began professionally in 1970 in Arica, and his definitive consecration came with his presentation at the XIII Vina del Mar International Song Festival in 1972, with characters such as Lolo Palanca and Cuesco Cabrera. After an incident in 1980, he vowed never to return to the Vina stage, an oath he kept for 20 years until the year 2000. He announced his definitive retirement from the stage on 19 June 2024, just before turning 77.
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What is Coco Legrand's real name?
Coco Legrand is the name by which Alejandro Javier Gonzรกlez Legrand is known; he is a Chilean comedian, actor and TV presenter born in Santiago on 28 July 1947.
What did Coco Legrand study?
Coco Legrand studied Design at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Chile.
What are Coco Legrand's monologues about?
Coco Legrand's repertoire consists mainly of monologues about daily experiences that satirize typical traits of society and portray the average Chilean citizen, with family and work among the topics.
When did Coco Legrand start his career?
Coco Legrand began performing professionally in 1970 in Arica.
What is Coco Legrand's history with Viรฑa del Mar?
Coco Legrand's definitive consecration came at the XIII Viรฑa del Mar International Song Festival in 1972, with characters such as Lolo Palanca and Cuesco Cabrera. After an incident in 1980 he vowed never to return to that stage and kept the oath for 20 years, until 2000.
Has Coco Legrand retired?
Coco Legrand announced his definitive retirement from the stage on 19 June 2024, shortly before turning 77.
