Edgardo Huertas

Edgardo Luis Huertas Feliciano (September 24, 1959 – July 6, 2024) was a Puerto Rican singer, show host and actor. He was known for his participation in various television shows, both in his native Puerto Rico and in South America.

Early life

Huertas was boen in San Juan. His first work as an entertainer came at age 11, on a show, "Los Payasos de la Tele", hosted by famous Spanish clowns "Gaby, Fofó and Miliki".

A multifaceted artist, Huertas appeared in "La Tribuna del Arte", a television show akin to the United States "America's got Talent", and he earned a certificate as a singer, at the age of 15 in 1974. By this era also, young Huertas had demonstrated interest in song writing, and took photography and guitar playing as a hobby, in addition to taking radio show hosting classes.

His first big break came when he was invited by Ruth Fernandez to participate in her weekly television show "Del brazo con Ruth" ("On Ruth's Arm"), which gave him celebrity in Puerto Rico. Soon, Huertas was co-hosting other shows with the likes of Carmita Jimenez and of Myrta Silva, among others.

In 1978, Huertas acted in a theatrical play named "Desconcierto" alongside legendary Puerto Rican comedienne Awilda Carbia. A year later, Huertas joined "Nuestro Teatro", acting in such plays as "Puerto Rico Fua!", which was a Carlos Ferrari production.

International success

In 1980, Paquito Cordero took Huertas to the United States, where he acted in his own show on the American northeast. Returning to Puerto Rico, Cordero and Huertas took their show to every city in the island. Huertas soon flew to Venezuela to participate in the 414th anniversary of the establishment of the city of Caracas, on a show named "Cato a Caracas" ("Singing to Caracas"). After flying back to Puerto Rico for a brief return, he participated in the "Festival de la Voz y la Cancion de Puerto Rico". Huertas placed fourth with his song, "Cancion Para Nosotros Dos" ("Song For Us Two").

Huertas and Iris Chacon then participated at the "Feria de Guayaquil" in Guayaquil, marking Huertas' debut as an entertainer in Ecuador.

In 1983, Huertas participated at the Festival Oti, representing Puerto Rico with a song named "Navegare" ("I will Nagivate") celebrated at Washington, D.C.. With 55 points, Huertas came in ninth place at the festival.

Later life and death

Huertas became a Puerto Rican television historian. He had a You Tube channel (EHuertas2007) where he showed older Puerto Rican television telecasts. He died on 6 July 2024, at the age of 64.