Julián Elfenbein
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Eduardo Julián Elfenbein Kaufmann better known as Julián Elfenbein (born in Santiago
, Chile
in July 24, 1972) is a Chile
an journalist
, radio broadcaster
and television presenter.
(TVN), most notably with the entertainment program Pase lo que Pase, as comedian in Ponce Candidato and in Noche de Juegos.
In 2008, he became a co-presenter with Karen Doggenweiler
on the reality show Tocando las estrellas (meaning No matter what happens) on Chile's Channel 13
. After a break from TV for medical treatment, he returned to sign a deal with Chilevisión
(CHV), with successful programs like Primer Plano, Allá tú
, Fiebre de baile (Dance Fever), El Poder del 10 and Talento Chileno (Chliean Talent). In 2010, Televisión Nacional de Chile (TVN) announced that he would return to the network as host of the first-ever series of Chilean version Factor X
of the international The X Factor
, and host of Un minuto para ganar, the local version of Minute to Win It
.
Television programs
descent. In mid-1996, Elfenbein suffered a car accident that killed his girlfriend Soledad Ariz. He lost his father in February 2010. In August 2010, a casual fall during filming of Acoso Textual, he had another serious health issue wgen he was diagnosed with a brain tumor that required urgent surgery. He has recovered with a return to television amid an outburst of great public support.
Elfenbein is married to Daniela Kirberg and is father of two children, Benjamin and Sarah.
Santiago
Santiago is the capital city of Chile. Santiago may also refer to:*Santiago *Santiago , a Spanish given name*Santiago!, a shortened form of the Reconquista battle cry "Santiago y cierra, España"...
, Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
in July 24, 1972) is a Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
an journalist
Journalism
Journalism is the practice of investigation and reporting of events, issues and trends to a broad audience in a timely fashion. Though there are many variations of journalism, the ideal is to inform the intended audience. Along with covering organizations and institutions such as government and...
, radio broadcaster
Broadcasting
Broadcasting is the distribution of audio and video content to a dispersed audience via any audio visual medium. Receiving parties may include the general public or a relatively large subset of thereof...
and television presenter.
Career
Julián Elfenbein studied journalism at the Universidad Diego Portales and upon graduation, had a long career in television programs most notably at Televisión Nacional de ChileTelevisión Nacional de Chile
TVN is Chile's state-owned television station. Its inaugural transmission took place on 1969. TVN is owned, but not funded, by the state, and it functions independently from it; a very particular case of public television in South America...
(TVN), most notably with the entertainment program Pase lo que Pase, as comedian in Ponce Candidato and in Noche de Juegos.
In 2008, he became a co-presenter with Karen Doggenweiler
Karen Doggenweiler
Karen Sylvia Doggenweiler Lapuente is a popular Chilean journalist and TV presenter.Doggenweiler is the daughter of Félix Doggenweiler Heim, of Swiss-German descent and Silvia Lapuente, of Spanish-Aragonese descent. She is married to the Chilean politician Marco Enríquez-Ominami. The marriage...
on the reality show Tocando las estrellas (meaning No matter what happens) on Chile's Channel 13
Canal 13 (Chile)
Canal 13 , is the second oldest television station in Chile. It is owned by Luksic Group associated with the Papal Catholic University of Chile. Its inaugural transmission took place on August 21, 1959...
. After a break from TV for medical treatment, he returned to sign a deal with Chilevisión
Chilevisión
CHV, also known as Chilevisión, is the third oldest television station in Chile. Formerly called Teleonce and RTU , this TV station was owned by University of Chile, a Chilean state university...
(CHV), with successful programs like Primer Plano, Allá tú
Allá Tú
Alla Tu was a version of Endemol's Deal or No Deal game show. It was broadcast in Chile from Monday to Friday at 19:00 on Chilevisión during 2007. Julián Elfenbein was the host...
, Fiebre de baile (Dance Fever), El Poder del 10 and Talento Chileno (Chliean Talent). In 2010, Televisión Nacional de Chile (TVN) announced that he would return to the network as host of the first-ever series of Chilean version Factor X
Factor X (Chile)
Factor X Chile is a television show, adapted from the original UK show as part of The X Factor franchise. The auditions were in January 2011. The first season of the Chilean version was premiered on television in March 3, 2011...
of the international The X Factor
The X Factor (TV series)
The X Factor is a television talent show franchise originating in the United Kingdom, where it was devised as a replacement for Pop Idol. It is a singing competition, now held in various countries, which pits contestants against each other. These contestants are aspiring pop singers drawn from...
, and host of Un minuto para ganar, the local version of Minute to Win It
Minute to Win It
Minute to Win It is an American prime time game show on NBC hosted by Guy Fieri. Contestants take part in a series of 60-second challenges that use objects that are commonly available around the house....
.
Television programs
| Year | Program | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Extra jóvenes | Reporter | Chilevisión Chilevisión CHV, also known as Chilevisión, is the third oldest television station in Chile. Formerly called Teleonce and RTU , this TV station was owned by University of Chile, a Chilean state university... |
| 2003 | Pase lo que pase | Host | Televisión Nacional de Chile Televisión Nacional de Chile TVN is Chile's state-owned television station. Its inaugural transmission took place on 1969. TVN is owned, but not funded, by the state, and it functions independently from it; a very particular case of public television in South America... (TVN) |
| Noche de Juegos | Comedian | Televisión Nacional de Chile (TVN) | |
| La gran sorpresa | Co-presenter | Televisión Nacional de Chile (TVN) | |
| 2003 | Tocando las estrellas | Host | Televisión Nacional de Chile (TVN) |
| 2006 | Acoso textual | Host | Canal 13 Canal 13 (Chile) Canal 13 , is the second oldest television station in Chile. It is owned by Luksic Group associated with the Papal Catholic University of Chile. Its inaugural transmission took place on August 21, 1959... |
| 2006–2008 | Primer plano | Host | Chilevisión |
| 2007 | Allá tú Allá Tú Alla Tu was a version of Endemol's Deal or No Deal game show. It was broadcast in Chile from Monday to Friday at 19:00 on Chilevisión during 2007. Julián Elfenbein was the host... |
Host | Chilevisión |
| 2007–2010 | Gente como tú | Host | Chilevisión |
| 2008 | El diario de Eva | Host | Chilevisión |
| El poder del 10 | Host | Chilevisión | |
| 2009–2010 | Fiebre de baile | Host | Chilevisión |
| 2010 | Talento Chileno | Host | Chilevisión |
| 2011 | Factor X Factor X (Chile) Factor X Chile is a television show, adapted from the original UK show as part of The X Factor franchise. The auditions were in January 2011. The first season of the Chilean version was premiered on television in March 3, 2011... |
Host | Televisión Nacional de Chile (TVN) |
| El Último Pasajero | Host | Televisión Nacional de Chile (TVN) | |
| Un minuto para ganar | Host | Televisión Nacional de Chile (TVN) |
Personal life
Julián Elfenbein is a personality of JewishJews
The Jews , also known as the Jewish people, are a nation and ethnoreligious group originating in the Israelites or Hebrews of the Ancient Near East. The Jewish ethnicity, nationality, and religion are strongly interrelated, as Judaism is the traditional faith of the Jewish nation...
descent. In mid-1996, Elfenbein suffered a car accident that killed his girlfriend Soledad Ariz. He lost his father in February 2010. In August 2010, a casual fall during filming of Acoso Textual, he had another serious health issue wgen he was diagnosed with a brain tumor that required urgent surgery. He has recovered with a return to television amid an outburst of great public support.
Elfenbein is married to Daniela Kirberg and is father of two children, Benjamin and Sarah.
Awards
- In 2010, Julián Elfenbein son the "best animator" award at the Premios Fotech 2010, with the program he presents Talento Chileno winning "Programme of the Year" at the same event.