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{{Short description|Argentine television commentator}}
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| birth_name = Fernando Fiore
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| birth_place = [[Buenos Aires]], Argentina
| education = [[Montclair State University]]<ref>[http://hispanicexecutive.com/2012/republica-de-fiore/ República de Fiore]</ref>
| education = [[Montclair State University]]<ref>[http://hispanicexecutive.com/2012/republica-de-fiore/ República de Fiore]</ref>
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| occupation = Television personality<br /> Sportscaster<br /> Actor
| occupation = Television personality<br /> Sportscaster<br /> Actor
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| home_town = [[Buenos Aires, Argentina]]
| years_active = 1988–present
| years_active = 1988–present
| notable_works = ''[[Lente Loco]]'' <br /> ''Fuera de Serie'' <br /> ''[[Republica Deportiva]]''
| notable_works = ''[[Lente Loco]]'' <br /> ''Fuera de Serie'' <br /> ''[[República Deportiva]]''
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'''Fernando Fiore''' (born July 9, 1960) is an Argentine television personality known as the co-creator and original host of ''[[Lente Loco]]'' from 1992 to 1993, and the host of the travel show ''Fuera de Serie'' with [[Sofía Vergara]]. He is perhaps best known as the host of ''[[Republica Deportiva]]'' from its debut in 1999 until his departure in 2014. Fiore has anchored [[Univision]]'s [[FIFA World Cup]] coverage from 1990 until 2014. Fiore, a two-time [[Emmy Award]] winner, is also the author of ''The World Cup: The Ultimate Guide to the Greatest Sports Spectacle in the World''.<ref>[http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=amQCAVWqkb24&refer=culture Hornby, Eggers Explain l]</ref> As of 2015, Fiore works as a Bundesliga commentator and a Germany correspondent and [[Fox Deportes]] in the United States and Puerto Rico and [[Fox Sports (Latin America)|Fox Sports]] in Latin America, as well as an English-language studio host for [[Fox Sports (United States)|Fox Sports]]'s [[Fox Soccer|soccer]] coverage.
'''Fernando Fiore''' (born July 9, 1960) is an Argentine television personality known as the co-creator and original host of ''[[Lente Loco]]'' from 1992 to 1993, and the host of the travel show ''Fuera de Serie'' with [[Sofía Vergara]]. He is perhaps best known as the host of ''[[República Deportiva]]'' from its debut in 1999 until his departure in 2014. Fiore has anchored [[Univision]]'s [[FIFA World Cup]] coverage from 1990 until 2014. Fiore, a two-time [[Emmy Awards|Emmy Award]] winner, is also the author of ''The World Cup: The Ultimate Guide to the Greatest Sports Spectacle in the World''.<ref>[https://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=amQCAVWqkb24&refer=culture Hornby, Eggers Explain l]</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Fiore was born in [[Buenos Aires, Argentina]]. He had a number of jobs, including manual laborer, chauffeur, stage actor, and tour guide. At the age of 19, he moved to the [[United States]] to study communications at [[Montclair State University]]. During this time, he also worked as a tour guide before he later turned to acting.<ref>[http://hispanicexecutive.com/2012/republica-de-fiore/ República de Fiore]</ref>
Fiore was born in [[Buenos Aires]], Argentina. At the age of 19, he moved to the [[United States]] to study at [[Montclair State University]]. He also studied theatre at TEATRO RODANTE PUERTORRIQUEÑO and acting school BELLAS ARTES, both in New York City. During this time, he also worked as a tour guide and graduated at TAYLOR BUSINESS INSTITUTE (Travel and Tourism)
before returned to acting years later. <ref>[http://hispanicexecutive.com/2012/republica-de-fiore/ República de Fiore]</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
===Early television career===
===Early television career===
In 1988, Fiore moved to [[Miami, Florida]], where he worked as a reporter for the news magazine program ''Día a Día''. He moved to [[New York]] the following year and started working as a news anchor for its local [[Univision]] station, including coverage of the [[FIFA World Cup]] in 1990. Fiore later moved back to Miami and did sports coverage for the Univision network. In 1992, he created and hosted the hidden-camera prank show ''[[Lente Loco]]''. Cuban model [[Odalys Garcia]] joined the show as co-host later in its first season. By 1993, Fiore left ''Lente Loco'' to work on other projects at Univision and was replaced by [[George Ortuzar]]. From 1995 to 1998, Fiore hosted the travel series ''Fuera de Serie'' alongside [[Sofia Vergara]].<ref>[http://hispanicexecutive.com/2012/republica-de-fiore/ República de Fiore]</ref>
In 1988, Fiore moved to [[Miami, Florida]], where he worked in TELEMUNDO NETWORK as a reporter for the news magazine program ''Día a Día”, Telemundo Deportes, show business show “Estrenos y Estrellas” and the game show “La Feria de la Alegría”. He moved to [[New York City]] the following year and started working as a news anchor for its local [[Univision]] station, including coverage of the [[FIFA World Cup]] in 1990. Fiore later moved back to Miami and did sports coverage for the Univision network. In 1992, he created and hosted the hidden-camera prank show ''[[Lente Loco]]''. Cuban model [[Odalys Garcia]] joined the show as co-host later in its first season. By 1993, Fiore left ''Lente Loco'' to work on other projects at Univision and was replaced by [[George Ortuzar]]. From 1995 to 1998, Fiore hosted the travel series ''Fuera de Serie'' alongside [[Sofia Vergara]].<ref>[http://hispanicexecutive.com/2012/republica-de-fiore/ República de Fiore]</ref>


===Broadcasting career===
===Broadcasting career===
Fiore was a long-time [[Univision]] personality, having formerly hosted its sports show ''[[Republica Deportiva]]''.<ref name="mcn-fiore">{{cite web|title=Jessi Losada Joins Fox Deportes|url=http://www.multichannel.com/jessi-losada-joins-fox-deportes/394554|website=Multichannel News|accessdate=6 June 2016}}</ref> In 2015, Fiore joined [[Fox Sports (United States)|Fox Sports]], primarily serving as an on-air host for the division's Spanish-language network [[Fox Deportes]]. Fiore has also appeared as a panellist for Fox's English-language soccer coverage, including the [[CONCACAF Cup]] and [[Copa America Centenario]].<ref name="mcn-fiore"/><ref name="aa-fiore">{{cite web|title=Fox’s Fernando Fiore is the early MVP of the Copa America Centenario|url=http://awfulannouncing.com/2016/fs1s-fernando-fiore-is-the-early-mvp-of-the-copa-america-centenario.html|website=Awful Announcing|accessdate=6 June 2016}}</ref>
Fiore was a long-time [[Univision]] personality, having formerly hosted its sports show ''[[Republica Deportiva]]''.<ref name="mcn-fiore">{{cite web|title=Jessi Losada Joins Fox Deportes|url=http://www.multichannel.com/jessi-losada-joins-fox-deportes/394554|website=Multichannel News|date=15 October 2015 |accessdate=6 June 2016}}</ref> In 2016, Fiore joined [[Fox Sports (United States)|Fox Sports]], ]as
panelist for Fox's English-language soccer coverage, including the [[CONCACAF Cup]] and [[Copa America Centenario]].<ref name="mcn-fiore"/><ref name="aa-fiore">{{cite web|title=Fox's Fernando Fiore is the early MVP of the Copa America Centenario|url=http://awfulannouncing.com/2016/fs1s-fernando-fiore-is-the-early-mvp-of-the-copa-america-centenario.html|website=Awful Announcing|accessdate=6 June 2016|date=2016-06-06}}</ref>

During the [[2018 FIFA World Cup]] in Russia, Fiore hosted ''FIFA World Cup Tonight'' along with [[Kate Abdo]].
In 2020 he created and hosted the sports/talk show “PALABRA DE PRESIDENTE” for TIGO SPORTS in Honduras and El Salvador.
In 2022 traveled to Qatar as correspondent in English and Spanish for BEIN SPORTS for the FIFA WORLD CUP.
He was also part of the original radio broadcast team in English of INTER MIAMI CF and since 2024 of the Spanish broadcast team in Spanish at DEPORTES RADIO 760 am.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb name|id=1160908|name=Fernando Fiore}}
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* {{Twitter|FernandoFiore}}
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* {{Facebook|fernandofioreoficial}}
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Latest revision as of 17:34, 5 November 2024

Fernando Fiore
Born (1960-07-09) July 9, 1960 (age 64)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
EducationMontclair State University[1]
Occupation(s)Television personality
Sportscaster
Actor
Years active1988–present
Notable workLente Loco
Fuera de Serie
República Deportiva

Fernando Fiore (born July 9, 1960) is an Argentine television personality known as the co-creator and original host of Lente Loco from 1992 to 1993, and the host of the travel show Fuera de Serie with Sofía Vergara. He is perhaps best known as the host of República Deportiva from its debut in 1999 until his departure in 2014. Fiore has anchored Univision's FIFA World Cup coverage from 1990 until 2014. Fiore, a two-time Emmy Award winner, is also the author of The World Cup: The Ultimate Guide to the Greatest Sports Spectacle in the World.[2]

Early life

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Fiore was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. At the age of 19, he moved to the United States to study at Montclair State University. He also studied theatre at TEATRO RODANTE PUERTORRIQUEÑO and acting school BELLAS ARTES, both in New York City. During this time, he also worked as a tour guide and graduated at TAYLOR BUSINESS INSTITUTE (Travel and Tourism) before returned to acting years later. [3]

Career

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Early television career

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In 1988, Fiore moved to Miami, Florida, where he worked in TELEMUNDO NETWORK as a reporter for the news magazine program Día a Día”, Telemundo Deportes, show business show “Estrenos y Estrellas” and the game show “La Feria de la Alegría”. He moved to New York City the following year and started working as a news anchor for its local Univision station, including coverage of the FIFA World Cup in 1990. Fiore later moved back to Miami and did sports coverage for the Univision network. In 1992, he created and hosted the hidden-camera prank show Lente Loco. Cuban model Odalys Garcia joined the show as co-host later in its first season. By 1993, Fiore left Lente Loco to work on other projects at Univision and was replaced by George Ortuzar. From 1995 to 1998, Fiore hosted the travel series Fuera de Serie alongside Sofia Vergara.[4]

Broadcasting career

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Fiore was a long-time Univision personality, having formerly hosted its sports show Republica Deportiva.[5] In 2016, Fiore joined Fox Sports, ]as panelist for Fox's English-language soccer coverage, including the CONCACAF Cup and Copa America Centenario.[5][6]

During the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, Fiore hosted FIFA World Cup Tonight along with Kate Abdo. In 2020 he created and hosted the sports/talk show “PALABRA DE PRESIDENTE” for TIGO SPORTS in Honduras and El Salvador. In 2022 traveled to Qatar as correspondent in English and Spanish for BEIN SPORTS for the FIFA WORLD CUP. He was also part of the original radio broadcast team in English of INTER MIAMI CF and since 2024 of the Spanish broadcast team in Spanish at DEPORTES RADIO 760 am.

References

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  1. ^ República de Fiore
  2. ^ Hornby, Eggers Explain l
  3. ^ República de Fiore
  4. ^ República de Fiore
  5. ^ a b "Jessi Losada Joins Fox Deportes". Multichannel News. 15 October 2015. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  6. ^ "Fox's Fernando Fiore is the early MVP of the Copa America Centenario". Awful Announcing. 2016-06-06. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
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Preceded by
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 Host of Lente Loco
1992–1993 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
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 Host of Republica Deportiva
1999–2014 		Succeeded by
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