Filipo Tirado
Puerto Rican puppeteer
About Filipo Tirado
Born 1949. Filipo Tirado is a marionetteist.
Filipo Tirado (born September 20, 1949) is a Puerto Rican puppeteer.
Filipo's birth name was Carlos Filipo Tirado Perea.
Filipo Tirado began as a puppeteer in 1967 after graduating from high school. Has participated in T.V. shows in Puerto Rico, among them "Ay Bendito", "Que Pueblito", directed by Elin Ortiz, "La Hora de Oro" with Hector Marcano, puppeteering two magpies at the same time, called Kilate & Pirita, among others. He also participated in children's shows with Luis Antonio Cosme and Sandra Zaiter.
After almost three decades of working in different shows in Puerto Rico, Filipo headed to Miami, Florida where he was contracted by Univision. There he created his character of "Pepe Locuaz." After his contract was up, Filipo and his "Pepe Locuaz" character went to work for Telemundo.
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Who is Filipo Tirado?
Puerto Rican puppeteer
When was Filipo Tirado born?
Filipo Tirado was born on 20 September 1949.
What is Filipo Tirado's occupation?
Filipo Tirado is a marionetteist.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Filipo Tirado. https://biography.guide/filipo-tirado/
MLA: "Filipo Tirado." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/filipo-tirado/.
Chicago: "Filipo Tirado." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/filipo-tirado/.
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