This is how Pancho Cabanilla, the host of ‘Who knows, knows’, is now remembered: he is a happy grandfather dedicated to communication

Francisco ‘Pancho’ Cabanilla He is a television figure of memory. The one who was once the host of the favorite programs of Ecuadorian families is now living another dream and going in a direction away from the screen, but remains the main figure of his new project.

Franciscowhat his friends call him pancho and his family, Pancho Pepe (joins his middle name, José), also called Daniel Antonio de Jesus. All names have their justification. The first two because that was his father’s name. Third from maternal grandfather. And the fourth because his parents got married on the day of the celebration of that saint.

His job for twelve years was as a customer service management consultant. Then he started on television with a game of circumstances thanks to the encouragement of his friend Alfredo Adum although he already had experience as a production assistant that he had gained during his studies.

“One day I receive a call from Alfredhe tells me ‘I want to do a television program with you, it’s called who knows, knows and you are the only one who can do it’, he recalls. cabin He says that his friend saw in him a student who was among the top 12 when they went to high school and his oratorical skills to remember.

pancho He became famous in 1985 as the host of that same program WITH Ana Buljubasic. He was separated from television for more than 10 years where he used and nurtured his studies and his professional curriculum, he was the executive director of ITV (Instituto de Televisión) from 1993 to 1998 and then returned to the screen by positioning himself in Ecuavisa as a leader million jackpot

He easily gained the love of the audience and also his credibility, as he became a much-loved character due to his charisma and sincerity. Television is very seductive and has a great capacity to make someone famous, he explained. cabin to Mariela The winds in a digital interview last year.

Ecuadorians fell in love with “being who I am”. “In the program, I was only supposed to give mass; I hosted all music programs, performances with artists, special events, Miss Ecuador, I did everything”, she remembers from that time between 1985 and 1992.

It was very easy to fall for flattery and that is why he promised himself that he would not be notorious but be outstanding: “A turning point in my life has begun. I was interested in people remembering me with credibility, with respect”.

cabin then he dedicated himself to inspiring and nurturing the human spirit, not remaining in the “banality of applause”. He is now 62 years old and is dedicated to holding seminars as a communications manager. He describes himself as an organizational change manager and is very active on his social networks, although he shares very little of his personal life and most of the conversations he gives for the transformation of executive groups and companies.

Live your present with your children Francesca (36) who gave him beautiful granddaughters, Maria Jose (29), professional make-up artist and Francisco (22) who is now a video creator and film enthusiast. (AND)