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Wilmer Valderrama

Wilmer Valderrama
Born January 30, 1980 (1980-01-30) (age 27)
Flag of the United States Miami, Florida, U.S.

Wilmer Valderrama (born January 30, 1980) is a Venezuelan-American comic actor best known for the role of Fez in the sitcom That '70s Show and as the host of the MTV series Yo Momma. Image File history File links Valderama. ... is the 30th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... This article is about the city in Florida. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami metropolitan area Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... is the 30th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... For other uses, see Actor (disambiguation). ... Information Spouse(s) Caroline (Season 3) Laurie Forman Big Rhonda (Season 4) Nina (Season 5) Jackie Burkhart (Season 8) Portrayed by Wilmer Valderamma Fez (born August 4, 1960) is a fictional character from the television series That 70s Show, portrayed by Wilmer Valderrama. ... A sitcom or situation comedy is a genre of comedy performance originally devised for radio but today typically found on television. ... That 70s Show is an American television sitcom that centers on the lives of a group of teenagers living in Point Place, Wisconsin, a fictional suburb of either Kenosha[1] or Green Bay[2] from May 17, 1976 to December 31, 1979. ... This article is about the original U.S. music television channel. ... For insult duels, see the dozens. ...

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Biography

Early life

Valderrama was born in Miami, Florida, U.S., on January 30, 1980. His parents Sobeida and Balbino Valderrama moved to Venezuela when he was three years old, then to Los Angeles when he was thirteen. He has two sisters, Marylin and Stephanie.[1] This article is about the city in Florida. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami metropolitan area Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ...


He did not speak English upon his arrival, but he quickly learned the language in school and began drama classes during high school. Valderrama has said that he was aided in learning English from watching shows such as I Love Lucy. The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... I Love Lucy is a television situation comedy starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, and featuring Vivian Vance and William Frawley. ...


Professional work

Valderrama got his start performing in numerous plays, including A Midsummer Night's Dream and Rumors. He made his professional debut in a Spanish-language Pacific Bell commercial. At his drama teacher's suggestion, he got an agent and was immediately cast in the CBS miniseries Four Corners and in Omba Makamba on the Disney Channel. He made his big screen debut starring opposite Freddie Prinze Jr., Brittany Murphy, Matthew Lillard and Jessica Biel in the Warner Brothers film Summer Catch. For other uses, see A Midsummer Nights Dream (disambiguation). ... Rumors is a farce by Neil Simon. ... “Español” redirects here. ... Pacific Bell logo Pacific Bell was a telephone company which provided service in the state of California. ... This article is about the broadcast network. ... For Disney Channel in other countries, see Disney Channel around the world. ... Freddie Prinze, Jr. ... Brittany Murphy (born November 10, 1977) is an American singer and actress. ... Matthew Lyn Lillard (born January 24, 1970) is an American actor. ... Jessica Claire Biel (born March 3, 1982) is an American actress and former fashion model best known for appearing in several Hollywood films such as Summer Catch, the remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Illusionist, as well as for her early television role of Mary Camden in the... Warner Bros. ... Promotional movie poster for Summer Catch Summer Catch is a 2001 romance comedy starring Freddie Prinze Jr. ...


Valderrama played Fez on That '70s Show from 1998-2006; he was a junior in high school when the pilot episode was filmed. He also played DJ Keoki in the 2003 film Party Monster alongside Macaulay Culkin, Chloe Sevigny, Wilson Cruz and Seth Green. As of 2006, he hosted Yo Momma, a show he also created and produces. For other uses, see High school (disambiguation). ... A television pilot is the first episode of an intended television series. ... DJ Keoki (born October 22, 1966, Keoki Franconi) is a trance musician who was born in El Salvador (many say he was born in Panama), and raised in Maui. ... Party Monster (2003) is a drama/dark comedy that details the rise and fall of infamous New York party promoter Michael Alig. ... Macaulay Carson Culkin (born August 26, 1980) is an American actor. ... Chlo Sevigny (born November 18, 1974) is an American actress and model. ... Wilson Cruz (born December 27, 1973, in Brooklyn, New York, USA) is an openly gay Puerto Rican-American actor. ... Seth Green (born on February 8, 1974, Overbrook Park, Pennsylvania) is an American actor and television producer known for his acting roles as Doctor Evils son Scott in the Austin Powers series of comedy films and Daniel Oz Osbourne in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. ... For insult duels, see the dozens. ...


Recent projects

Valderrama recently appeared in the Los Angeles Times critic's choice play Blackout, an adaption of the feature film Drunks, and starred opposite Anjelica Huston and Ben Kingsley in the Actors' Fund of America one-performance only reading of Sunset Boulevard. He has completed filming the short film La Torcedura in which he plays the lead, and recently wrapped production on The Darwin Awards, an independent film directed by Finn Taylor, starring Winona Ryder and Joseph Fiennes. This just IN !!!:paris hiltons new dog. ... Anjelica Huston (born July 8, 1951) is an Academy Award- and Golden Globe Award-winning American actress and former fashion model. ... Sir Ben Kingsley, CBE, (born December 31, 1943) is a British actor. ... The Actors Fund of America is a nonprofit organization that assists entertainment and performing arts professionals through a broad spectrum of programs, including comprehensive social services, health services, supportive and affordable housing, employment and training services, and skilled nursing and assisted living care. ... Sunset Boulevard (officially known as West Sunset Boulevard, except in Beverly Hills) is a street in the western part of Los Angeles County, California, that stretches from Figueroa Street in downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Coast Highway at the Pacific Ocean in the Pacific Palisades. ... Joseph Fiennes in The Darwin Awards The Darwin Awards is a comedy film based on the website of the same name. ... Finn Taylor (born July 4, 1958) is an American film writer and director. ... Winona Ryder (born October 29, 1971) is a two-time Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning American actress. ... Joseph Fiennes (IPA: ) (born May 27, 1970) is an English actor. ...


In animation work, Valderrama voiced "Rodrigo" in Clifford's Really Big Movie, playing alongside John Ritter, Wayne Brady and Jenna Elfman. He also voices the main character, Manny, in Disney Channel’s Handy Manny series for preschoolers.[2] Cliffords Really Big Movie is an animated film, based on a series of childrens books drawn and written by Norman Bridwell. ... This article is about the American actor. ... Wayne Alphonso[1] Brady (born June 2, 1972 in Orlando, Florida) is an Emmy-winning American comedian, singer and television personality, best known for his role on the ABC television show Whose Line Is It Anyway? and for his daytime talk show, The Wayne Brady Show. ... Jenna Elfman (born September 30, 1971, in Los Angeles, California, USA) is an American television and film actress. ... For Disney Channel in other countries, see Disney Channel around the world. ... Handy Manny is a TV animated childrens program launched in 2006, part of the Playhouse Disney morning block of the Disney Channel. ... A nursery school is a school for the education of very young children (generally five years of age and younger). ...


He will soon begin work on a starring role in El Muerto, an indie film directed by Brian Cox and based on the successful comic book created by Javier Hernandez.[3] This article refers to the film. ... An independent film, or indie film, is usually a low-budget film that is produced by a small movie studio. ... This article refers to the comic book creator. ...


In January 2007 Valderrama announced that he would launch his own men's fashion label called "Calavena".[4] Also Valderama made an appearance in Paula DeAnda's music video (Easy featuring Bow Wow).


Personal life

Valderrama dated Mandy Moore for 18 months in 2000-2001,[5] and dated Lindsay Lohan in 2003-2004.[6] Amanda Mandy Leigh Moore (born April 10, 1984) is an American pop singer, songwriter and actress. ... Lindsay Dee Lohan[1] (born July 2, 1986) is an American actress and pop music singer. ...


Filmography

Features:

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Short Subjects: CHiPs was an American television series produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios that aired on NBC from September 15, 1977 to July 17, 1983. ... This is a article listing verifiable movies in production with a release date set in the next few years. ...

  • La Torcedura (2004)
  • Longtime Listener (2006)

Television Work

Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... That 70s Show is an American television sitcom that centers on the lives of a group of teenagers living in Point Place, Wisconsin, a fictional suburb of either Kenosha[1] or Green Bay[2] from May 17, 1976 to December 31, 1979. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For insult duels, see the dozens. ... Handy Manny is a TV animated childrens program launched in 2006, part of the Playhouse Disney morning block of the Disney Channel. ...

References

  1. ^ Many unofficial sources (i.e. blogs, pages that rely upon Wikipedia for their info, etc.) state that Valderama is of mixed Colombian and Venezuelan descent; while not unlikely, this is unverified.
  2. ^ Kidstcmovies: Wilmer Valderama bio
  3. ^ Wilmer Valderrama Official Site
  4. ^ Wilmer Valderrama to launch his own fashion label EnjoyFashion, January 04, 2007
  5. ^ http://in.news.yahoo.com/070101/139/6aqg6.html
  6. ^ http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,781868,00.html

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External links

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