Pipo Arancibia
Stand-up comedian from Chile ๐จ๐ฑ
About Pipo Arancibia
Pipo Arancibia is the stage name of Nelson Manuel Arancibia Muรฑoz, a Chilean comedian and impressionist. His career focused primarily on uncensored comedy, free from the broadcasting restrictions of Chilean television, as well as on political humour. Among his notable characters was an impersonation of Augusto Pinochet.
Arancibia's work is regarded as part of the cultural resistance to the military dictatorship in Chile.
His recordings included the cassette series Humor con espionaje (โHumour with Espionageโ) in the 1980s. He performed at Festival Viva Dichato in 2014. Arancibia died in 2020.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pipo Arancibia's real name?
Pipo Arancibia is the stage name of Nelson Manuel Arancibia Muรฑoz, a Chilean comedian and impressionist.
What kind of comedy did Pipo Arancibia do?
His career centred on uncensored comedy, free from the broadcasting restrictions of Chilean television, and on political humour.
Did Pipo Arancibia impersonate Pinochet?
Yes. An impersonation of Augusto Pinochet was among his notable characters, and his work is regarded as part of the cultural resistance to the military dictatorship in Chile.
