Luis Daniel Silva de Francisco (born in Habana, 9 October 1978), known professionally as Luis Silva, is a Cuban comedian known for his television program Vivir del cuento (roughly live by the story") and his character Pánfilo.[1]
| Luis Silva | |
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| Birth name | Luis Daniel Silva de Francisco |
| Born | October 9, 1978 Havana, Cuba |
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| Alma mater | University of Havana |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Employer | Cuban Institute of Radio and Television |
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| Spouse | Yarisley Martínez Fernández |
| Children | • Luis Daniel Silva Martinez • Pilar Silva Martínez |
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In March 2016, he filmed a sketch with US President Barack Obama in which Pánfilo calls the White House and talks with Obama about his visit to Cuba.[2][3]
Luis Silva has also hosted the "Lucas Awards" and has played his character "Pánfilo" in other Cuban comedy shows such as "La Hiena Ilustrada".[4]
References
edit- ^ "Humor abre paso a la crítica social en Cuba". Fox News Latino. 2014-12-09. Archived from the original on 2016-04-02. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
- ^ "Obama apela al humor para ganarse a los cubanos". El Comercio. 19 March 2016. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
- ^ "¿Qué bolá? Obama bromea con humorista cubano Pánfilo". Telemundo. 19 March 2016. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
- ^ "La hiena ilustrada".