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| ⚫ | '''Luis Antonio Cosme''' is a [[Puerto Rican people|Puerto Rican]] television cook, actor, singer, musician, writer, producer, reporter and show host.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://prpop.org/biografias/luis-antonio-cosme/|title=Luis Antonio Cosme – Fundación Nacional para la Cultura Popular | San Juan, Puerto Rico|website=prpop.org}}</ref> He is mostly known as one of two show hosts and cooks, usually alongside [[Otilio Warrington|Otilio Warrington, "Bizcocho"]], of two television cooking shows named "Friendo y Comiendo" (on [[WAPA-TV]], channel 4) and "A Freir y a Comer" ([[Telemundo Puerto Rico (TV channel)|Telemundo Puerto Rico]], channel 2). |
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| ⚫ | '''Luis Antonio Cosme''' is a Puerto Rican television cook, actor, singer, musician, writer, producer, reporter and show host.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://prpop.org/biografias/luis-antonio-cosme/|title=Luis Antonio Cosme – Fundación Nacional para la Cultura Popular | San Juan, Puerto Rico|website=prpop.org}}</ref> He is mostly known as one of two show hosts and cooks, alongside [[Otilio Warrington|Otilio Warrington, "Bizcocho"]] of two television cooking shows named "Friendo y Comiendo" (on [[WAPA-TV]], channel 4) and "A Freir y a Comer" ([[Telemundo Puerto Rico]], channel 2) |
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==Musical career== |
==Musical career== |
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Cosme began his career in entertainment during 1952, as a third guitarist and leading voice on a group named "Los Marqueses".<ref |
Cosme began his career in entertainment during 1952, as a third guitarist and leading voice on a group named "Los Marqueses".<ref name="auto"/> He later joined the [[Universidad de Puerto Rico]]'s choir and in 1959, he sang as a soloist at the [[Festival Casals]], having met maestro [[Pablo Casals]] previously. |
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A few years later, Cosme joined a touring group of the [[Metropolitan Opera House]] also composed by [[Justino Diaz]] and [[Pablo Elvira]]; this group toured Puerto Rico and Cosme was able to sing [[opera]]s. |
A few years later, Cosme joined a touring group of the [[Metropolitan Opera House (Lincoln Center)|Metropolitan Opera House]] also composed by [[Justino Diaz]] and [[Pablo Elvira]]; this group toured Puerto Rico and Cosme was able to sing [[opera]]s. |
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In 1972, Cosme, along with singers [[Tito Lara]], [[Vilma Colon]], [[Carmen Caldas]], [[ |
In 1972, Cosme, along with singers [[Tito Lara]], [[Vilma Colon]], [[Carmen Caldas]], [[Gloria Caldas]], and [[Luis Beltran Rojas]], formed a band named "[[Allegro 72]]". In this musical group, he was later joined by [[Lunna]], Cosme's future show co-host [[Dagmar (Puerto Rican entertainer)|Dagmar]], [[Alice Gracia]] and Lunna's future husband, [[Ángel Peña (musician)|Cuco Pena]]. With this group, Cosme sang at [[New York City]]'s [[Carnegie Hall]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.primerahora.com/entretenimiento/musica/notas/armonia-de-voces-en-allegro-72/|title=Armonía de voces en Allegro 72|website=Primera Hora|date=4 August 2012}}</ref> |
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During the late |
During the late 1980s, Cosme re-took his music career, playing guitar on some of his stepdaughter, opera and Christian music singer [[Yolanda Vadiz]]'s presentations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hosbDDUuutM|title=Yolanda Vadiz Duet with Luis A.Cosme - YouTube|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref> |
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==News reporter== |
==News reporter== |
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Cosme periodically left his music career when he was offered a job as a news reporter on [[WIPR-TV]], channel 6, Puerto Rico's government's television station. He covered the [[Dominican Civil War]] and happenings at the [[Panama Canal]], among others.<ref |
Cosme periodically left his music career when he was offered a job as a news reporter on [[WIPR-TV]], channel 6, Puerto Rico's government's television station. He covered the [[Dominican Civil War]], the [[Bay of Pigs Invasion]] in [[Cuba]] and happenings at the [[Panama Canal]], among others.<ref name="auto"/> |
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==Acting== |
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Beginning in 1961, Cosme sang and acted in [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] productions such as [[Oklahoma!]], [[Carousel (musical)|Carousel]], and [[Guys and Dolls]].<ref name="auto"/> |
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===Filmography=== |
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Cosme has acted in films, including: |
Cosme has acted in films, including: |
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*[[Nicolas y los Demas]] (1986, as a TV Announcer) |
*[[Nicolas y los Demas]] (1986, as a TV Announcer) |
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*[[El Derecho de Comer]] (1986) |
*[[El Derecho de Comer]] (1986) |
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*[[Bananas (film)|Bananas]] (with Woody Allen) |
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==Show host== |
==Show host== |
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Cosme's career as a show host began in 1982 when he hosted "Friendo y Comiendo" at WAPA-TV. In 1984, he moved to WAPA-TV's rival channel, Telemundo Puerto Rico, lured by an offer to host a game show named [[Super Sabados]], which was broadcast across [[Puerto Rico]] and to the [[Dominican Republic]] and the [[United States]]. |
Cosme's career as a show host began in 1982 when he hosted "Friendo y Comiendo" at WAPA-TV. In 1984, he moved to WAPA-TV's rival channel, Telemundo Puerto Rico, lured by an offer to host a game show named [[Super Sabados]], which was broadcast across [[Puerto Rico]] and to the [[Dominican Republic]] and the [[United States]].{{citation needed|date=August 2022}} |
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In 1985, Telemundo Puerto Rico revived Cosme's old cooking show from WAPA-TV, renaming it "A Freir y a Comer". This version of the show lasted many years on the air. |
In 1985, Telemundo Puerto Rico revived Cosme's old cooking show from WAPA-TV, renaming it "A Freir y a Comer". This version of the show lasted many years on the air. |
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==Writings== |
==Writings== |
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Cosme also wrote several books about cooking, including 1983's "Friendo y Comiendo" (loosely translated to "Frying and Eating" but in [[Puerto Rican Spanish]] the title translates better to "Cooking and Eating")<ref>{{Cite |
Cosme also wrote several books about cooking, including 1983's "Friendo y Comiendo" (loosely translated to "Frying and Eating" but in [[Puerto Rican Spanish]] the title translates better to "Cooking and Eating"),<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/13820756|title=Friendo y comiendo|first=Luis Antonio|last=Cosme|date=August 24, 1983|publisher=publisher not identified|oclc=13820756|via=Open WorldCat}}</ref> a 2000 re-edition of "Friendo y Comiendo",<ref>[https://openlibrary.org/books/OL2657097M/Friendo_y_comiendo Friendo y comiendo (2000 edition) | Open Library<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> 2011's "Cocina Facil Para Ninos" ("Easy Cooking for Children") and 2015's "Riendo y Comiendo" ("Laughing and Eating") which is a book with recipes for diabetic diets.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.primerahora.com/estilos-de-vida/cocina/notas/luis-antonio-cosme-publica-libro-de-recetas-para-diabeticos/|title=Luis Antonio Cosme publica libro de recetas para diabéticos|website=Primera Hora|date=15 August 2015}}</ref> |
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==Health issues== |
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Cosme suffers heart related problems and wears a [[pacemaker]]. Cosme is also a diabetic.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telemundopr.com/videos/con-marcapaso-luis-antonio-cosme/39746/|title=Con marcapaso Luis Antonio Cosme}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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*[[List of Puerto Ricans]] |
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Revision as of 06:56, 15 May 2024
Luis Antonio Cosme is a Puerto Rican television cook, actor, singer, musician, writer, producer, reporter and show host.[1] He is mostly known as one of two show hosts and cooks, usually alongside Otilio Warrington, "Bizcocho", of two television cooking shows named "Friendo y Comiendo" (on WAPA-TV, channel 4) and "A Freir y a Comer" (Telemundo Puerto Rico, channel 2).
Musical career
Cosme began his career in entertainment during 1952, as a third guitarist and leading voice on a group named "Los Marqueses".[1] He later joined the Universidad de Puerto Rico's choir and in 1959, he sang as a soloist at the Festival Casals, having met maestro Pablo Casals previously.
A few years later, Cosme joined a touring group of the Metropolitan Opera House also composed by Justino Diaz and Pablo Elvira; this group toured Puerto Rico and Cosme was able to sing operas.
In 1972, Cosme, along with singers Tito Lara, Vilma Colon, Carmen Caldas, Gloria Caldas, and Luis Beltran Rojas, formed a band named "Allegro 72". In this musical group, he was later joined by Lunna, Cosme's future show co-host Dagmar, Alice Gracia and Lunna's future husband, Cuco Pena. With this group, Cosme sang at New York City's Carnegie Hall.[2]
During the late 1980s, Cosme re-took his music career, playing guitar on some of his stepdaughter, opera and Christian music singer Yolanda Vadiz's presentations.[3]
News reporter
Cosme periodically left his music career when he was offered a job as a news reporter on WIPR-TV, channel 6, Puerto Rico's government's television station. He covered the Dominican Civil War, the Bay of Pigs Invasion in Cuba and happenings at the Panama Canal, among others.[1]
Acting
Beginning in 1961, Cosme sang and acted in Broadway productions such as Oklahoma!, Carousel, and Guys and Dolls.[1]
Filmography
Cosme has acted in films, including:
- Las Pasiones Infernales (1969)
- Tu, Mi Amor (1972)
- Nicolas y los Demas (1986, as a TV Announcer)
- El Derecho de Comer (1986)
- Bananas (with Woody Allen)
Show host
Cosme's career as a show host began in 1982 when he hosted "Friendo y Comiendo" at WAPA-TV. In 1984, he moved to WAPA-TV's rival channel, Telemundo Puerto Rico, lured by an offer to host a game show named Super Sabados, which was broadcast across Puerto Rico and to the Dominican Republic and the United States.[citation needed]
In 1985, Telemundo Puerto Rico revived Cosme's old cooking show from WAPA-TV, renaming it "A Freir y a Comer". This version of the show lasted many years on the air.
Writings
Cosme also wrote several books about cooking, including 1983's "Friendo y Comiendo" (loosely translated to "Frying and Eating" but in Puerto Rican Spanish the title translates better to "Cooking and Eating"),[4] a 2000 re-edition of "Friendo y Comiendo",[5] 2011's "Cocina Facil Para Ninos" ("Easy Cooking for Children") and 2015's "Riendo y Comiendo" ("Laughing and Eating") which is a book with recipes for diabetic diets.[6]
Health issues
Cosme suffers heart related problems and wears a pacemaker. Cosme is also a diabetic.[7]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Luis Antonio Cosme – Fundación Nacional para la Cultura Popular | San Juan, Puerto Rico". prpop.org.
- ^ "Armonía de voces en Allegro 72". Primera Hora. 4 August 2012.
- ^ "Yolanda Vadiz Duet with Luis A.Cosme - YouTube". www.youtube.com.
- ^ Cosme, Luis Antonio (August 24, 1983). Friendo y comiendo. publisher not identified. OCLC 13820756 – via Open WorldCat.
- ^ Friendo y comiendo (2000 edition) | Open Library
- ^ "Luis Antonio Cosme publica libro de recetas para diabéticos". Primera Hora. 15 August 2015.
- ^ "Con marcapaso Luis Antonio Cosme".