Don Francisco fortune: how much is the wealth of the presenter of the program ‘Sábado Gigante’

Following rumors about the death of iconic presenter Don Francisco, Internet users have shown growing interest in knowing the value of his fortune, however, this information has not been updated recently, which has generated uncertainty among his followers.

Mario Luis Kreutzberger Blumenfeld, his real name, was born in Talca, Maule, Chile on December 28, 1940 and is recognized for his extensive career in the world of television.

Don Francisco became famous not only in Chile, but in much of Latin America thanks to his successful variety show Sábado Gigante , which aired from 1962 to 2015.

Since 1986, the show has reached an international audience by being broadcast in forty-three countries, consolidating it as an emblematic figure in Latin American television. Its influence has transcended generations, making it a reference point in popular culture.

In addition to his television career, Don Francisco is known for his philanthropic work. In Chile, he was the creator of the Teletón format, a charity event that has raised millions to help children with disabilities. His commitment to social causes has left a significant mark on Chilean society and has inspired others to follow his example.

Career of Don Francisco

Don Francisco, known for his charisma and talent on television, began his career on the program Show Dominical , which debuted in August 1962. Although he was fired after less than a month, the public’s outcry brought him back to the screen, transforming the program into Sábados Gigantes in 1965.

This resulted in a more attractive format, which led the show to reach a massive audience in the 70s and 80s, achieving almost 80% of audience ratings in Chile during its live broadcasts.

With the success in Chile consolidated, Don Francisco decided to internationalize Sábados Gigantes . In 1986, after persuading executives of Hispanic television in the United States, the program was broadcast to the Latino public in Miami. Since 1994, the program was recorded entirely in the United States, being distributed to various television stations in 43 countries until its end in 2015.

How much is Don Francisco’s fortune valued at?

During his career, Don Francisco signed a multimillion-dollar agreement with Univisión that guaranteed him 12.7 million dollars annually for Sábados Gigantes and an additional 2.8 million for his participation in Don Francisco Presenta .

Guinness World Records recognized his show for having more than 14,000 hours of broadcast time.

After the culmination of Sábados Gigantes , he joined Telemundo to host Don Francisco Te Invita and subsequently participated in other projects, including talk shows and reflections on CNN en Español.

Throughout his career, he has explored the business world and published three autobiographies, cementing his legacy in the entertainment industry.