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Orlando Manrufo, the Cuban Comedian Who Brought «Mariconchi» to Life, Dies

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Orlando Manrufo Córdova, the humorist Cuban creator of the iconic character "Mariconchi", passed away on Wednesday, confirmed the Humor Promoter Center.
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Havana, 4 Nov (Prensa Latina) Cuba lost today a pillar of humor and recognized figure of art in the country, Orlando Manrufo, creator of the popular character Mariconchi, confirmed the Humor Promoter Center. The post Cuba loses a pillar of humor, Orlando Manrufo (Mariconchi) first appeared on Noticias Prensa Latina.

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Renowned for playing “Mariconchi” — a woman of a sharp speech who became a classic of the country’s stage—, Manrufo won popular affection. After beginning the performance through the amateur theatre group “Olga Alonso”, the artist re-oriented his career towards comedy in the late 1980s. The post Cuban actor and humorist Orlando Manrufo, creator of “Mariconchi” first appeared on Cubadebate, died.

The Cuban actor and comedian died on Wednesday, November 4. For years he conquered the audience with his character and show The corner of Mariconchi

The actor, winner of an Escoarre award, filled for years the Teatro América in Havana with his popular stage show

Orlando Manrufo Córdova, the humorist Cuban creator of the iconic character "Mariconchi", passed away on Wednesday, confirmed the Humor Promoter Center.

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CiberCuba broke the news on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
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