Raul Gil (born January 27, 1938) is a Brazilian television presenter and singer. With a career spanning over 50 years, Gil has become one of the most famous Brazilian television presenters.[according to whom?] He currently presents his own weekly program on SBT channel.[1]

Raul Gil
Born (1938-01-27) January 27, 1938 (age 86)
OccupationTelevision presenter
SpouseCarmen Sanchez Gil (m. 1964)

In July 2017 he was criticized for making racist remarks and "slit-eye" gestures towards the K-pop band KARD.[2]

Filmography edit

Television
Year Title Notes
1957 Calouros Toddy Participant
1967–72 Raul Gil Room Host
1973–present Programa Raul Gil Host
2006–08 Homenagem ao Artista Host
2008–09 Todo Domingo é Natal[3] Host
Cinema
Year Title Role
1960 Tristeza do Jeca Músico tocador de zabumba
2018 Incredibles 2 Esguicho (Brazilian voice) [4]

References edit

  1. ^ Website of the program
  2. ^ "Brazilian TV host mocks K-pop band with 'slit eyes' [VIDEO]". 21 July 2017.
  3. ^ "Raul Gil banca Papai Noel no 'Todo domingo é Natal', que estréia domingo na Band". Globo. 16 February 2008. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  4. ^ "Os Incríveis 2: Evaristo Costa e Raul Gil estão entre os novos dubladores brasileiros da animação". 31 May 2018.

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