Gonzalo Torres

Gonzalo Miguel Torres del Pino (born May 20, 1969) is a Peruvian actor, comedian, television presenter, musician, announcer and historian. He is best known for his role as Gonzalete in Pataclaun, a TV series that aired from 1997 until 1999, also hosting documentary shows A la vuelta de la esquina (2005–2021) and Sucedió en el Perú (2000–present). He was also a member of local bands Nosequien y Los Nosecuantos and La Liga del Sueño.

Early life Torres was born in Lima on May 20, 1969, the youngest son of parents Juan Luis Torres Higueras (1933–1992) and María del Carmen Del Pino Abad. His father was an architect and a partial namesake of Arana Orrego Torres, the architectural firm behind the original design of Jorge Chávez International Airport. Both of his parents were from Callao, a city next to Lima. His father was from downtown Callao, while his mother was from La Punta. The family moved prior to Torres' birth.

Acting career Torres started working as an actor in 1992. His television debut was as a cast member of Pataclaun, a sitcom that ran from 1997 to 1999, which launched its cast into national stardom.

Personal life Torres married Muss Hernández on July 6, 1996, at a ceremony that took place at the Casa Hacienda San José, in El Carmen District, Chincha. Hernández was born in Venezuela in 1968, having emigrated with her family to Peru when she was 10 years old.

Torres is an active supporter of the Sport Boys, a football club from Callao.

Theatre Year Title Role Notes 1993–1999 Pataclaun 2002–2004 Vestido de luces 2005 El guía del Hermitage 2009 La Pulga en la Oreja 2011 El carvernícola One-man show. 2014 Las Mataviejas 2019–2020 Perfectos Desconocidos Lucas