Ricardo Fort
Ricardo Fort | |
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 Fort in 2009 | |
| Born | Ricardo Aníbal Fort Campa 5 November 1968 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Died | 25 November 2013 (aged 45) Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Other names | Ricky Comandante |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2008–2012 |
| Partner(s) | Violeta Lo Re (2009) Virginia Gallardo (2009–2010) Erika Mitdank (2010) Claudia Ciardone (2010–2012) Rodrigo Díaz (2012–2013) |
| Children | 2 |
Ricardo Aníbal Fort Campa (5 November 1968 − 25 November 2013)[1] was an Argentine socialite, entrepreneur and television director. Although his career lasted four years, Fort was one of the most popular personalities in his country.[2]
Early life
[edit]The Felfort confectionery company was founded in 1912 in Buenos Aires by Fort's grandfather, Felipe Fort, and soon became one of the top confectionery companies in Argentina.[3] Ricardo's father, Carlos Augusto Fort, took control of the company after Felipe's death in 1969. Ricardo Fort developed a close relationship with his mother, opera singer Marta Campa.[4]
Businesses
[edit]Fort developed businesses in the textile industry and in modeling as well as owned the Fortmen clothing line.[5]
Theater
[edit]| Year | Production |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Fortuna |
| 2011 | Fortuna 2 |
| 2012 | Mi novio, mi novia y yo |
| 2013 | Fort con caviar |
Television
[edit]In 2009, Fort participated in the reality series El musical de tus sueños.[citation needed]
In 2010, Fort was selected to be one of the judges of the seventh season of Bailando por un Sueño 2010.[citation needed]
In 2011, he worked in the theatrical production Fortuna 2.[6][7]
| Year | Program | Channel | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | El Musical de tus Sueños | Canal Trece | Himself |
| 2009 | Showmatch, El Musical de tus Sueños | Canal Trece | Participant |
| 2010 | Showmatch, Bailando por un Sueño 2010 | Canal Trece | Judge |
| 2012 | Fort Night Show | América TV | Conductor |
| 2023 | El Comandante Fort | Star+ | Himself |
Music
[edit]Fort released a single called No volverás early in his career.
Personal life
[edit]In 2010, Fort revealed in an interview on the talk show Tienen la Palabra that his twin children Felipe and Marta were born of a surrogate mother found through the auspices of a company in California.[8]
Death
[edit]Fort died on 25 November 2013 in a Buenos Aires clinic, due to cardiac arrest following a gastrointestinal bleeding. He was being treated for a knee injury he suffered a few months before. He was 45 years old. Just days before, he had suffered a femoral fracture in Miami, Florida.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Eccentric actor, businessman Ricardo Fort dies at 45". Buenos Aires Herald. 25 November 2013. Archived from the original on 27 November 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
- ^ "Ricardo Fort influential personality 2009 - 20013". December 2017.
- ^ "Felfort, El Imperio de Ricardo Fort (Spanish)". diarioshow.com. 26 November 2009. Archived from the original on 28 April 2011. Retrieved 17 March 2011.
- ^ Marta Fort rompió el silencio: "He perdido lo más hermoso de mi vida" BASTA CHICOS, La Nación, 25 November 2013 (in Spanish)
- ^ "Ricardo Fort presentó su fragancia masculina "Fortmen" | Espectáculos". Aquishow. Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
- ^ "Ensayo de "Fortuna 2", el musical de Ricardo Fort". Exitoina. 4 January 2011. Archived from the original on 10 July 2011. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
- ^ "Fortuna 2". Ciudad.com. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
- ^ "Ricardo Fort: Mis hijos son los más felices del mundo (Spanish)". Dia a Dia. 8 December 2009. Retrieved 17 March 2011.
- ^ "Fort: "Me acosté con hombres cuando era joven"". 15 July 2011. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
- ^ Habló la cuñada de Fort: "La causa de la muerte fue una hemorragia digestiva" Clarín, 25 November 2013 (in Spanish)
External links
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