Fernando Arau

Fernando Arau (born November 3, 1953) is a Mexican comedian, actor, producer and director. He is best known for his TV roles, as Chicho in Televisa's hugely successful comedy "Cachun Cachun Ra Ra" (1981–1987) and Univision's daily morning show "Despierta America" (1997–2009). Achievements In 2006 he received an Honorary Emmy for his leadership in Spanish language Television. He has also received 2 Ariel Award nominations as Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Bienvenido-Welcome" (1995) and for Best Actor in "Chido Guan, El Tacos de Oro" (1985). Early life Fernando Arau was born and raised in Mexico City in a family with deep roots in entertainment. His father, Alfonso Arau is an actor, writer and director best known for his film "Like Water for Chocolate". His mother Magdalena Corona, was a principal dancer and choreographer for the Ballet Folklorico de México dance company. Her brother, comedian Sergio Corona, is known as 'El Cómico de Mexico'. His older brother Sergio Arau is a musician, writer, director, producer, and graphic artist who's best known for his film "A Day Without a Mexican". His younger sister Rossana Arau is a TV and film producer.