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, “Yoyo Boing”, is a glory of our country, which is why, at WIPR Radio and television, we are very proud to be part of the history of all these stations. Yoyo is a symbol of what an excellent Puerto Rican artist is, so today it is a privilege to be able to recognize his career in these industries. Congratulations Yoyo! Thank you for so many years of joy and common culture. God bless you today, tomorrow and forever, ”said Roberto“ Boby ”Díaz, vice president of Puerto Rican People’s Radio, Allegro 91.3 and 940 AM.
In turn, Yoyo Boing thanked his colleagues for the recognition. “One of the things that thanks God the most are the colleagues I had as actors, actresses and especially the technical department. Without these boys, from the first to the last, nothing would go out in the air and many people forget about them. Also, I want to thank the audience that has always supported us “, said the comedian and the announcer.
As part of the tribute, the public station unveiled a commemorative painting, located in the lobby of its facilities. Also, last week, his WIPR colleagues celebrated 91 years, a gesture he thanked enthusiastically.
The unveiled painting was made by Nelson Román Álvarez, an artist, sculptor and community relations officer at the Puerto Rico Police Headquarters, who studied at the Puerto Rico School of Fine Arts.
The evolution of a superhero: Yoyo Boing ”is a 5’x5 ‘pop art painted in acrylic that highlights Yoyo Boing’s career in 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 in radio and television, presenting iconic moments in his career, such as his famous commercial for ” Crazy Glue ”. And his character from the program “My Hippie I love”, along with Margot Debén, Vicente Vázquez and Rosita Velázquez.
“It is an honor and a pride for me to do a work for such a special being, which I recognize as a legacy of this country. His humility and charisma represent what a Puerto Rican is, a hero who fills a nation with pride. I thank agent Miguel Ramos and Bobby Díaz for such a beautiful opportunity “, commented the artist Román Álvarez.
The ceremony was attended by the famous singer Chucho Avellanet, a personal friend of Yoyo, who told countless anecdotes of the trajectory of both, attracting applause and laughter from those present in the hall WIPR, radio and television, who kept the necessary protocols before of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Uninterrupted trajectory
Yoyo has distinguished himself on television since his inception in 1954, working on comedy shows and soap operas with Gladys Aguayo, such as “María Lola” and “Cáliz de Plata.” During these years, he dedicated himself to dubbing and worked on the “Show del Mediodía”. In the 1970s, he 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.
At WIPR Televisión, where it was on the same day as the tape cut, the “Hora del Niño” programs stood out in the programs, together with Titi Chagua, “Club 6”, together with Mirna Vázquez, Lucy Boscana’s Dramatic Television Workshop, “From my city” and “Puerto Rican”, where he visited all the cities of the island.
In addition to being a pioneer in television, the announcer excelled in radio from an early age at Central High School. In his radio career, his nickname “Yoyo Boing” was born after a name search for his character, which led him to present shows at the festivities with Paquito Cordero, Tito Lara and others. He participated in the morning program “Hoy en 940” and in a Sunday space on WIPR Radio, with José Miguel Agrelot and Georgina Borri.
As part of his career, he starred in comedy shows, without having to resort to vulgarity, such as “Los in-law”, a space that remained in the air for many years and gave rise to “Los in-law”. Suegros y los nietos ”, together with Rosaura Andreu, Cary Oliver and Membrillo.
On the other hand, the director of the Drama Workshop Lucy Boscana, Edgardo Huertas, commented that “Yoyo’s best contribution is a life that makes people laugh and the one that makes people laugh is love from people. People in Puerto Rico love Yoyo because the only thing he thinks about in his life is how to make others happy. His shows and shows, such as “Laughing with Yoyo,” were about looking for a people’s smile, and that’s what people appreciate. “
For now, Yoyo Boing He works as a announcer on the radio program “Your fellow comrades” on WIPR 940AM.