Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Colombian |
| Date of Birth | 23/05/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia |
Latest News about Gonzalo Escobar
After leaving the reality show, Escobar discussed his next steps and said he planned to stay in Colombia rather than move away again. Reports said he was settling in Bucaramanga and thinking about new personal and professional projects, including music.
Escobar was eliminated from La Casa de los Famosos Colombia 2025 after several weeks in the competition. Coverage around his exit highlighted that his return to television had drawn attention both for nostalgia around Oki Doki and for the controversies he generated inside the reality show.
Gonzalo Escobar joined the second season of La Casa de los Famosos Colombia as one of the surprise contestants when the show premiered on Canal RCN. His participation was widely covered because he is best known for playing Coco in Oki Doki, a role that made him a recognizable figure in Colombian television.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Salt and Pepper |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Hobby | Travelling |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Spouse | Silvia Flores |
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| Children | 2 Sons |
Career
| Debut | He started his acting career in the Colombian TV series 'Oki Doki' from 1992 to 1997 portraying the character Coco Arturo. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/p/B0G3Zi8ADRx/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He has featured in several Colombian TV series, including 'La madre' (1998) on Canal RCN and 'Cochina Envidia' (2022) on Prime Video Mexico. | |
| 2. He played a role in the short film 'I Am' (2009) as the Man in the Forest. | |
| 3. In the film 'Oh My Soul' (2009), he portrayed the character Hector. | |
| 4. Throughout his career, he has taken on various roles behind the scenes, including working as a gaffer on the film 'Coms Device' in 2011 and assisting in cinematography for the short film 'En Plein Air' in 2014. | |
| 5. He has a profound love for animals. | |
| 6. In 2025, he was a contestant on the Colombian reality TV show 'La Casa de los Famosos Colombia' season 2, which aired on Canal RCN. | |
| 7. He enjoys drinking alcohol occasionally. |