This is the first time that O’Brien will work as a presenter, after two consecutive years with Jimmy Kimmel as a master of ceremonies.
The comedian, writer, producer and former presenter of night programs winner of an Emmy, Conan O’Brienis chosen to present the 97th edition of the Oscar Awards that will be held this Sunday, March 2.
This is the first time that O’Brien will work as a presenter, after two consecutive years with Jimmy Kimmel As a ceremonies. The ceremony also comes from winning an Emmy for the best variety special (live), in a ceremony that had more than 20 million viewers.
True to his style, O’Brien responded with humor when his driver role was confirmed. “The United States demanded it and now it is happening: the new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme of Taco Bell. In other news, I will present the Oscars”said.
“We are delighted and honest to have the Incomparable Conan O’Brien as presenter of the Oscars this year,” the Executive Director of the Academy, Bill Kramer, and the President, Janet Yang, said in a joint statement. “He is the perfect person to help lead our worldwide cinema celebration with his brilliant humor, his love for films and his live television experience. His remarkable ability to connect with the public will link viewers to do what the Oscars do better: honor the movies and the spectacular filmmakers of this year. ”
Who is Conan O’Brien?
O’Brien is better known for his two decades of experience as a presenter of night programs, including programs such as “Late Night With Conan O’Brien”, “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien” and “Conan”. Before his rise on night television, he built a career as a screenwriter for “Saturday Night Live” of NBC and “The Simpsons” Fox. Currently presents the popular podcast “Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend ” And recently he starred in the travel program “Conan O’Brien Must Go”which had one step through Argentina. Throughout his career, O’Brien has been nominated for 31 Emmy Awards, of which he won five.
The Oscars will take place at the Dolby Theater in Ovation Hollywood and will be broadcast live to more than 200 territories worldwide.
Where to see the delivery of the Oscar awards in Argentina?
The most prestigious cinema event will be broadcast live by TNT and Max for Argentina and Latin America March 2 at 9:00 pm. The transmission will begin with the special pre-show from the red carpet, meeting point, starting at 8:00 pm with the driving of Lety Sahagún and Axel Kuschevatzky. The ceremony will feature the comments of Ileana Rodríguez and Rafa Sarmiento, with a live translation of Flor Coianis and Carlos Arroyo.
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