Alfredo Benavides
About Alfredo Benavides
Alfredo Benavides Gastello was born in Lima on 9 April 1971 and works as an impressionist, actor, comedian and television host. He joined the cast of Risas y salsa when he was only 16. With his brothers Christian and Jorge he went on to appear in La paisana Jacinta and El especial del humor. He is the father of Giacomo and Domenico Benavides of Zaca TV.
Among his best known impressions are Beto Ortiz and Ricardo Morán, and his recurring sequences include Yo soy, Experimentores and El valor de la verdad. He also took part in circus events alongside Ricky Tosso.
After splitting with Jorge he worked on other channels with Los cincorregibles, Por humor al Perú on TV Perú and the relaunched Risas y salsa. Back at Latina he hosted Bienvenida la tarde, and out of that period came the character El niño Alfredito, who fronted the programme and appeared at circus events. In 2017 he worked with his brother Jorge again on the first season of El wasap de JB, with El niño Alfredito turning up occasionally on JB en ATV, where his Beto Ortiz impression again stood out.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Alfredo Benavides start on television?
Alfredo Benavides joined the cast of Risas y salsa when he was only 16, and later appeared with his brothers Christian and Jorge in La paisana Jacinta and El especial del humor.
Who does Alfredo Benavides impersonate?
The Peruvian impressionist is best known for his impressions of Beto Ortiz and Ricardo Morán.
Who is El niño Alfredito?
El niño Alfredito is a character Benavides created while hosting Bienvenida la tarde on Latina. The character fronted that programme and also appeared at circus events.
Where was Alfredo Benavides born?
Alfredo Benavides Gastello was born in Lima on 9 April 1971. He works as an impressionist, actor, comedian and television host.
Did Alfredo Benavides work with his brother Jorge again?
Yes. In 2017 the two worked together on the first season of El wasap de JB, and El niño Alfredito occasionally turned up on JB en ATV, where his Beto Ortiz impression again stood out.
Which recurring sequences is Alfredo Benavides known for?
His recurring sequences include Yo soy, Experimentores and El valor de la verdad, and he also worked with Los cincorregibles and on Por humor al Perú for TV Perú.
