Ramón Rivero (May 29, 1909 – August 24, 1956) — known as Diplo — was a comedian, actor, composer and a pioneer in Puerto Rico's radio, television and cinema industries. Rivero was an iconic, and influential Puerto Rican actor/comedian. Rivero made his television debut in Puerto Rico in "La Taberna India" (The India Tavern), the first comedy/variety show on Puerto Rican TV. He starred in the movies, Los Peloteros ("The Baseball Players"), and Una Gallega en La Habana ("A Gallega in Havana"). Rivero also organized the world's first known Walk-A-Thon, to raise money for the Liga Puertorriqueña Contra el Cáncer (the Puerto Rican League Against Cancer).
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29 May 1909 Naguabo, Puerto Rico
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Died |
24 August 1956 (aged 47) San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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