Juan Manuel Laguardia

Acting

Born: January 1, 1946

Birthplace: Cádiz, Spain

Juan Manuel Laguardia is a Spanish-born Venezuelan radio host, actor, and producer, best known for his long-running on-air persona Sargento Fullchola. A pioneer of traffic reporting in Venezuela, he gained popularity broadcasting live updates from an aircraft for Radio Caracas Radio. Over the decades, he became a prominent figure in Venezuelan media through programs such as La Fiesta de Fullchola, blending humor, improvisation, and serialized radio drama. His work has also extended to television and film, making him a recognizable personality in Venezuelan popular culture.