Osvaldo Laport Argentine actor Date of Birth: 12.08.1956 Country: Argentina

Biography of Osvaldo Laport

Osvaldo Laport is an Argentine actor who has captivated audiences with his performances in popular soap operas such as "The Girl Named Destiny" and "Lady". He has become one of the most beloved actors in Argentina. Recently, his return to the small screen in the telenovela "In Love with Tango" on DTV channel has been a delightful gift for his fans. In this new series, Laport has returned to his charismatic image, portraying a muscular heartthrob.

In addition to his television work, Laport has also started the theater season with the play "Taxi-2". He has left behind his role as teacher Franco and has taken on the challenge of playing a gypsy in the new telenovela "I Am a Gypsy" produced by "Pol-ka" studio.

However, a year ago, when "In Love with Tango" was broadcast in Argentina, Laport was going through a difficult period. The country was in a deep crisis, and television ratings were plummeting, including those of the telenovela. The writers and producers made every effort to boost the popularity of the series by catering to the preferences of the audience. Laport, who has always been against such "populist" approaches, openly clashed with Alejandro Romay, the producer of "The Girl Named Destiny". This time, he also had a heated argument with the creators of "In Love with Tango", including Claudio Villaruel, the director of programs at "Te-le-fe" channel. Laport rightfully accused the Argentine media of spreading rumors and falsely reporting the failure of the series. The press, in turn, sarcastically dubbed him the "new Che Guevara", accusing him of rudeness and excessive drinking.

During the filming of the telenovela, Laport faced another challenge when he was targeted by robbers. Late one evening, on his way home from work, a group of criminals blocked his path with a car. However, Laport remained calm and managed to maneuver around them. The criminals pursued him for a while before giving up.

In addition to his professional struggles, Laport also faced personal difficulties as he almost went through a divorce with his wife, actress Viviana Saes, with whom he had spent over 20 years. Fortunately, their family crisis is now behind them, and Laport's career is also back on track. He was immediately offered the leading role in "I Am a Gypsy" and decided to leave "Te-le-fe" channel, taking a break between the series.

As he wrapped up his work on "In Love with Tango", Laport began intense preparations for his new role. He had to lose four kilograms, learn flamenco dance, and even fit a gold crown on one of his teeth. Interestingly, in this series, the actor not only dances but also sings. For the past two years, he and his wife have been taking vocal lessons from a private instructor, and he is set to release his first album soon.

Laport's rise to fame was not easy, as he struggled for over 10 years to reach the pinnacle of success. Coming from a humble family background, with his father working in a factory and his mother as a housewife, Laport dreamt of becoming a famous artist from a young age. At the age of 20, he left his hometown of La Paz, Uruguay, and arrived in Buenos Aires without money or documents. Just two days later, he enrolled in the theater school of Luis Tasca, where he met his future wife, Viviana. Impressed by Laport's talent, Tasca recommended him first for theater and later for television. However, true success only came to the actor in the early 90s.