WIPR recognized the uninterrupted trajectory in the television, as well as its 63 years of history in Channel 6, of the humacaeño Luis Antonio Creek, known like “Yoyo Boing”.
Luis Antonio Rivera, our “Yoyo Boing”, is a glory of our country, so that, in WIPR Radio and also television, we are very proud that it is part of the history of all these stations. Yoyo is a symbol of what He is an excellent Puerto Rican artist, 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 shared culture. God bless you today, tomorrow and forever. ” express Roberto “Bobby” Díaz, vice president of the Puerto Rican town radio stations, Allegro 91.3 and 940 AM.
For his part, Yoyo Boing thanked his teammates for the recognition. “One of the things I thank God the most is the colleagues I’ve had from actors, actresses and especially the technical department. Without these guys, from the first to the last, nothing would come out in the air and a lot “People forget about them. I also want to thank the audience who have always been supporting us all the time,” said the comedian and 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 teammates celebrated his 91st birthday, a gesture he thanked excitedly.
The revealed painting was made by the artist, sculptor and agent of the Negotiated of Relations with the Community of the Headquarters of the Police of Puerto Rico, Nelson Roman Alvarez, who study in 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 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 the trajectory of Yoyo Boing on radio and television showcasing iconic moments of his career as his recognized ad for “Crazy Glue” and her character on the show “I Love My Hippie,” alongside Margot Debén, Vicente Vázquez, and Rosita Velázquez.
“For me it is an honor and pride to do a work for such a special being, which I recognize as the heritage of this country. His humility and charisma represent what a boricua is, a hero who fills with pride a “I 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 and who narrated countless anecdotes of the trajectory of both snatching applause and laughter from those present in the lobby of WIPR, radio and television, who kept in mind the protocols required in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic.
uninterrupted trajectory
Yoyo has excelled on television since its inception in 1954, working on comedy shows and soap operas starring alongside Gladys Aguayo, such as “Maria Lola” and “Silver Chalice.” Within these years, he devoted himself to dubbing and worked on the “Noon Show.” For the decade of the 70, it created the program “My I love Hippie” in Telemundo next to Margot Debén, Vicente Vázquez and Rosita Vela’zquez.
Eric Delgado, Agent Miguel Ramos Ramos, Yoyo Boing and Agent Nelson Alvarez.
Within WIPR Television, where it was from the same day of the tape cut, stood out in the programs “Hour of the Infant”, next to Titi Chagua, “Club 6”, next to Mirna Vázquez, the Dramatic Workshop of Television Lucy Boscana, “From my pueblo” and “Puertorriqueñísimo”, where it visited all the towns of the Island.
In addition to being a pioneer of television, the announcer has excelled in radio from an early age at Central High School. Within his career in radio, his nickname “Yoyo Boing” was born after a search for names for his character, which led him to present shows at the patron saint’s parties alongside Paquito Be, Tito Lara and others. . He participated in the morning program “Avui 940” and in a Sunday space on WIPR Radio, along with José Miguel Agrelot and Georgina Borri.
As part of his career, the realization of comedy programs stands out, without the need to resort to vulgarity, as were “Els sogres”, a space that remained in the air for many years and gave way to “Els Sogres i els néts”, with Rosaura Andreu, Cary Oliver and Codony.
On the other hand, the director of the Dramatic Workshop Lucy Boscana, Edgardo Huertas, commented that “the best contribution of the Yoyo is a life making laugh and what makes laugh what it receives is love of town. The town of Puerto Rico loves Yoyo because the only thing 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 the smile of a people and that is what the people appreciate “.
currently Yoyo Boing he works as a broadcaster on the radio program “Your Corkmates” on WIPR 940AM.