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| In 1985, he returned briefly, as a comedian, this time at a show sponsored by ], at '']'', alongside ]. Ortiz worked most of his acting career at ]. | In 1985, he returned briefly, as a comedian, this time at a show sponsored by ], at '']'', alongside ]. Ortiz worked most of his acting career at ]. For many years, he played the role of "Reliquia", presenting the political corruption in Puerto Rico.<ref>http://www.periodicolaperla.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5701:reconocen-a-ciudadanos-destacados-como-poncenos-ilustres&catid=81:locales&Itemid=198 ''Reconocen a 22 ‘Ponceños Ilustres’.''] La Perla del Sur. Ponce, Puerto Rico. 18 December 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013.</ref> | ||
| Apart from his acting career, he was producer of many television shows in Puerto Rico. | Apart from his acting career, he was producer of many television shows in Puerto Rico. | ||
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| Elin Ortiz | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1934-12-14) December 14, 1934 (age 90) Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | Charytín Goyco (1978–present) |
| Children | Shalim Ortiz (son) |
Elin Ortiz (born December 14, 1934 in Ponce, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican actor, comedian and producer.
Early years
Elin Ortiz graduated from Ponce High School at the age of 16.
Life in the entertainment business
Ortiz began his career as a telenovela actor in Puerto Rico, sharing credits with such actors as Walter Mercado, Alicia Villamil and many others. He participated in several soap operas of that era.
In 1985, he returned briefly, as a comedian, this time at a show sponsored by Budweiser, at La Taverna Budweiser, alongside Machuchal. Ortiz worked most of his acting career at WAPA-TV. For many years, he played the role of "Reliquia", presenting the political corruption in Puerto Rico.
Apart from his acting career, he was producer of many television shows in Puerto Rico.
Marriages
Elin Ortiz was married briefly to dancer and singer Iris Chacón during the early 1970s. In 1978, he married singer Charytín, a Dominican native who had lived in Puerto Rico for many years. In 1979, they had their first son, Shalim. During the late 1980s, they moved to a mansion in Miami, Florida. In 1990, they had twins, a boy and a girl. Ortiz has since retired from show business. His son Shalim has gone on to become an international singing star and a spokesman for the American Diabetes Association.
Hoax
On August 16, 2005, the day that Madonna suffered a horse riding accident, "Escandalo TV"'s castmates decided to play a hoax on their public, saying that Elin Ortiz had suffered a fatal car accident and his wife, Charytín, had been killed. Minutes later, Charytín, visibly surprised, arrived at the show to clarify the rumors.
Ortiz personally suffers from diabetes. He is a spokesperson for various diabetes-related organizations in Puerto Rico and the United States.
References
- IMDB Movie Database.
- Fundacion Nacional para la Cultura Popular.
- http://www.periodicolaperla.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5701:reconocen-a-ciudadanos-destacados-como-poncenos-ilustres&catid=81:locales&Itemid=198 Reconocen a 22 ‘Ponceños Ilustres’.] La Perla del Sur. Ponce, Puerto Rico. 18 December 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2013.