WIPR recognized the uninterrupted career on television, as well as his 63-year history on Channel 6, of Luis Antonio Rivera of Humaca, known as “Yoyo Boing.”
“Luis Antonio Rivera, our” Yoyo Boing “, is a glory of our country, which is why we are very proud on WIPR Radio and also on television that he is part of the history of all these stations. Yoyo is a symbol of what a is an outstanding Puerto Rican artist, so today it is a privilege to recognize his career in these industries. Congratulations Yoyo! Thank you for so many years of joy and shared culture. God bless you today, tomorrow and always, “said Roberto” Boby ” Díaz, Vice President of the Radio Stations of the People of Puerto Rico, Allegro 91.3 and 940 AM.
Yoyo Boing in turn thanked his colleagues for the recognition. “One of the things I thank God the most is the colleagues I’ve had as actors, actresses and especially the tech department. Without these guys, from first to last, nothing would go up in the air and many people forget about them. Likewise, I would like to thank the audience who have always supported us all the time, ”said the comedian and announcer.
As part of the tribute, the public station unveiled a memorial painting in the lobby of its facilities. Likewise, his WIPR colleagues celebrated his 91st birthday last week, a gesture he excitedly thanked.
The unveiled painting was created by the artist, sculptor and agent of the Community Relations Office of the Puerto Rico Police Station, Nelson Román Álvarez, who studied at the School of Plastic Arts of Puerto Rico.
The Evolution of a Superhero: Yoyo Boing ”is a 5’x5 ‘pop art painted in acrylic that highlights Yoyo Boing’s career on radio and television.
The work entitled “The Evolution of a Superhero: Yoyo Boing” is a 5’x5 ‘pop art painted in acrylic that highlights Yoyo Boing’s career on radio and television by showing iconic moments from his career, such as his famous ad for “Crazy Glue.” And his character in the program “My Hippie I love”, together with Margot Debén, Vicente Vázquez and Rosita Velázquez.
“For me it is an honor and pride to do a work for such a special being that I recognize as the legacy of this country. His humility and charisma represent what a Puerto Rican is, a hero who fills a nation with pride. I would like to thank Agent Miguel Ramos and Bobby Díaz for such a great opportunity, ”said artist Román Álvarez.
The ceremony was attended by renowned singer Chucho Avellanet, a personal friend of Yoyo’s, and who told innumerable anecdotes about the trajectory of both, drawing applause and laughter from those present in the lobby of WIPR, radio and television, which required the protocols are in favor of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Uninterrupted trajectory
Yoyo has stood out on television since its inception in 1954, appearing on comedy shows and soap operas starring Gladys Aguayo, such as “María Lola” and “Cáliz de Plata”. Within these years he devoted himself to dubbing and worked on the “Show del Mediodía”. In the 1970s she created the program “My Hippie I love it” on Telemundo with Margot Debén, Vicente Vázquez and Rosita Velázquez.
Eric Delgado, Agent Miguel Ramos Ramos, Yoyo Boing, and Agent Nelson Álvarez.
Within WIPR Televisión, where he was from the same day the tape was cut, the programs “Hora del Niño” stood out in the programs, along with Titi Chagua, “Club 6”, along with Mirna Vázquez, the Lucy Boscana Television Dramatic Workshop. . , “From my town” and “Puerto Rican”, where he visited all the towns of the island.
The announcer was not only a pioneer of television, he excelled on radio at Central High School from an early age. In his radio career, his nickname “Yoyo Boing” was born after a search for names for his character, which led him to present shows at the patron festivities with Paquito Cordero, Tito Lara and others. He took part in the morning program “Hoy en 940” and in a Sunday room on WIPR Radio, together with José Miguel Agrelot and Georgina Borri.
As part of his career, the realization of comic programs stands out, without having to resort to vulgarity, such as’ Los in-law ‘, a space that remained on the air for years and gave way to’ Los Suegros y los nietos Along with Rosaura Andreu, Cary Oliver and Membrillo.
On the other hand, the director of the Lucy Boscana Dramatic Workshop, Edgardo Huertas, noted that “Yoyo’s best contribution is a life that makes people laugh and the one that makes people laugh is love of the people. The people of Puerto Rico love Yoyo because all he thinks about in his life is how to make others happy. His performances and programs, such as “Laughing with Yoyo”, have been to seek a people’s smile and that’s what people appreciate “.
Currently, Yoyo Boing He works as an announcer on the radio show “Your companions of the plug” on WIPR 940AM.