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El Gen Argentino

2007 Argentine TV series or program From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

El Gen Argentino (Spanish for "The Argentine Gene") is an Argentine television programme aired on Telefe[6] to determine who the public considered "the greatest Argentine in history".[7] Premiered on 27 August 2007, it was a spin-off of the 2002 100 Greatest Britons series produced by the BBC.[7] The Top 10 were announced on launch night, with almost 350,000 votes cast. In subsequent episodes, two candidates were chosen via an Internet vote for each of the five categories: sports, popular culture and journalism, 19th century politics, 20th century politics, and arts, sciences and humanities.[8] On the last airing of the show, one personality among them was declared the winner.

Also known asThe Argentine Gene
GenreCultural programming[1]
Directed byFernando Emiliozzi[2]
Creative directorCune Molinero[3]
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El Gen Argentino
Title screen
Also known asThe Argentine Gene
GenreCultural programming[1]
Directed byFernando Emiliozzi[2]
Creative directorCune Molinero[3]
Presented byMario Pergolini[1]
Starring
[4]
Country of originArgentina
Original languageSpanish
No. of seasons1
Production
Producers
  • Diego Guebel
  • Mario Pergolini
[5]
Production companyCuatro Cabezas[6]
Original release
NetworkTelefe[6]
Release27 August (2007-08-27) –
15 October 2007 (2007-10-15)
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Personality Notability Category Rank Ref.
José de San Martín General, national hero of Argentina, first President of Peru, and prime leader of the southern part of South America's successful struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire. 19th century politics 1 [9]
René Favaloro Cardiac surgeon known for his pioneering work on coronary artery bypass surgery. Arts, sciences and humanities 2 [10]
Juan Manuel Fangio Racing car driver and winner of five Formula One World Drivers' Championships. Sports 3 [11]
Alberto Olmedo Comedian and actor. Popular culture and journalism 4 [12]
Che Guevara Revolutionary, guerrilla leader, and a major figure of the Cuban Revolution. 20th century politics 5 [13]
Diego Maradona Association football icon considered by many experts and critics to be the greatest player of all time. Sports 6–10 [14]
Eva Perón First Lady of Argentina and founder of the Eva Perón Foundation. 20th century politics 6–10 [15]
Jorge Luis Borges Writer, essayist, poet, and translator. Arts, sciences and humanities 6–10 [16]
Manuel Belgrano Military leader and creator of the flag of Argentina. 19th century politics 6–10 [17]
Roberto Fontanarrosa Cartoonist and writer. Popular culture and journalism 6–10 [18]
Adolfo Bioy Casares Fiction writer, journalist, translator, and Miguel de Cervantes Prize recipient. Arts, sciences and humanities 11–100 [19]
Adolfo Pérez Esquivel Human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. 20th century politics 11–100 [20]
Alfonsina Storni Poet. Arts, sciences and humanities 11–100 [21]
Alfredo Alcón Theatre and film actor. Popular culture and journalism 11–100 [22]
Alfredo Di Stéfano Association football icon widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Sports 11–100 [23]
Alfredo Palacios Politician and author of a number of laws relating to child and female labour, working hours, and Sunday rest. 20th century politics 11–100 [24]
Alicia Moreau de Justo Physician, politician, pacifist, and human rights activist. 20th century politics 11–100 [25]
Ángel Vicente Peñaloza Military officer and ruler of La Rioja Province. 19th century politics 11–100 [26]
Antonio Berni Figurative artist. Arts, sciences and humanities 11–100 [27]
Arturo Frondizi President of Argentina. 20th century politics 11–100 [28]
Arturo Umberto Illia President of Argentina. 20th century politics 11–100 [29]
Ástor Piazzolla Argentine tango composer and bandoneón virtuoso. Popular culture and journalism 11–100 [30]
Atahualpa Yupanqui Folk musician. Popular culture and journalism 11–100 [31]
Bartolomé Mitre President of Argentina. 19th century politics 11–100 [32]
Benito Quinquela Martín Painter. Arts, sciences and humanities 11–100 [33]
Bernardino Rivadavia President of Argentina. 19th century politics 11–100 [34]
Bernardo Houssay Physiologist and the first Latin American Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine laureate. Arts, sciences and humanities 11–100 [35]
— Calfucurá Mapuche lonko. 19th century politics 11–100 [36]
Carlos Bilardo Coach of the Argentine national side that won the 1986 FIFA World Cup. Sports 11–100 [37]
Carlos Gardel Singer, songwriter, composer, actor, and perhaps the most prominent figure in the history of the tango. Popular culture and journalism 11–100 [38]
Carlos Menem President of Argentina. 20th century politics 11–100 [39]
Carlos Monzón Professional boxer who held the undisputed world middleweight championship for 7 years. Sports 11–100 [40]
Carlos Mugica Roman Catholic priest, human rights activist, and member of the Movement of Priests for the Third World. 20th century politics 11–100 [41]
Carlos Reutemann Formula One racing car driver. Sports 11–100 [42]
— Charly García Singer, songwriter, pianist, keyboardist, guitarist, and bassist. Popular culture and journalism 11–100 [43]
— César Luis Menotti Coach of the Argentine national side that won the 1978 FIFA World Cup. Sports 11–100 [44]
César Milstein Biochemist and Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine laureate. Arts, sciences and humanities 11–100 [45]
— Daniel Passarella Captain of the Argentine national side that won the 1978 FIFA World Cup. Sports 11–100 [46]
Domingo Faustino Sarmiento President of Argentina. 19th century politics 11–100 [47]
Enrique Angelelli Roman Catholic bishop and human rights activist. 20th century politics 11–100 [48]
Enrique Santos Discépolo Argentine tango and milonga musician and composer. Popular culture and journalism 11–100 [49]
Ernesto Sabato Writer and Miguel de Cervantes Prize recipient. Arts, sciences and humanities 11–100 [50]
Esteban Echeverría Poet and fiction writer. Arts, sciences and humanities 11–100 [51]
Estela Barnes de Carlotto Human rights activist and leader of the Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo. 20th century politics 11–100 [52]
Facundo Quiroga Caudillo and subject of the book Facundo, Domingo Faustino Sarmiento's most prominent work. 19th century politics 11–100 [53]
Florentino Ameghino Naturalist, paleontologist, anthropologist, and zoologist. Arts, sciences and humanities 11–100 [54]
Francisco Moreno Academic and explorer. 19th century politics 11–100 [55]
Gabriel Batistuta Association football player and Argentina's all-time leading goalscorer. Sports 11–100 [56]
Gabriela Sabatini Tennis player, US Open singles champion, and Wimbledon doubles champion. Sports 11–100 [57]
Guillermo Vilas Tennis player and winner of four Grand Slam titles in singles. Sports 11–100 [58]
Gustavo Santaolalla Musician, film composer, and winner of two Academy Awards for Best Original Score. Popular culture and journalism 11–100 [59]
Hebe de Bonafini Human rights activist and one of the founders of the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo. 20th century politics 11–100 [60]
Hipólito Yrigoyen President of Argentina. 20th century politics 11–100 [61]
Hugo Porta Rugby union player and inductee of both the International Rugby Hall of Fame and IRB Hall of Fame. Sports 11–100 [62]
Jorge Newbery Aviator, civil servant, engineer, scientist, and one of the first Latin American aircraft pilots. Sports 11–100 [63]
José Hernández Journalist, politician, poet, and creator of Argentina's national epic, the Martín Fierro. Arts, sciences and humanities 11–100 [64]
José María Gatica Professional boxer. Sports 11–100 [65]
Juan Bautista Alberdi Political theorist and diplomat. 19th century politics 11–100 [66]
Juan José Castelli Lawyer and one of the leaders of the May Revolution. 19th century politics 11–100 [67]
Juan Manuel de Rosas Caudillo and Governor of Buenos Aires Province. 19th century politics 11–100 [68]
Juan Domingo Perón President of Argentina. 20th century politics 11–100 [69]
Juana Azurduy de Padilla Military leader. 19th century politics 11–100 [70]
Julio Argentino Roca President of Argentina. 19th century politics 11–100 [71]
Julio Bocca One of the most important ballet dancers of the later part of the 20th century. Arts, sciences and humanities 11–100 [72]
Julio Cortázar Novelist, short story writer, and essayist. Arts, sciences and humanities 11–100 [73]
Justo José de Urquiza President of Argentina. 19th century politics 11–100 [74]
Leandro Nicéforo Alem Politician. 19th century politics 11–100 [75]
León Gieco Argentine rock composer and interpreter. Popular culture and journalism 11–100 [76]
Lisandro de la Torre Politician and senator. 20th century politics 11–100 [77]
Lola Mora Sculptor. Arts, sciences and humanities 11–100 [78]
Luciana Aymar Field hockey player, two-time world champion, and winner of the FIH Player of the Year Award a record eight times. Sports 11–100 [79]
Luis Federico Leloir Biochemist, physician, and the first Spanish-speaking Nobel Prize in Chemistry laureate. Arts, sciences and humanities 11–100 [80]
Luis Sandrini Film actor and producer. Popular culture and journalism 11–100 [81]
Manu Ginóbili Basketball player, Olympic gold medalist, and four-time NBA champion. Sports 11–100 [82]
Manuel Dorrego Military officer and Governor of Buenos Aires Province. 19th century politics 11–100 [83]
Mariano Moreno Lawyer, journalist, politician, and member of the First Assembly. 19th century politics 11–100 [84]
— Mariano Mores Argentine tango composer, pianist and conductor. Popular culture and journalism 11–100 [85]
Mario Kempes Association football player and winner of the 1978 FIFA World Cup. Sports 11–100 [86]
Mariquita Sánchez de Thompson Patriot. 19th century politics 11–100 [87]
Martín Miguel de Güemes Military leader known for his defence of northwestern Argentina during the War of Independence. 19th century politics 11–100 [88]
María Elena Walsh Poet, novelist, musician, dramaturge, writer, and composer. Popular culture and journalism 11–100 [89]
Mercedes Sosa Folk musician. Popular culture and journalism 11–100 [90]
Nicolino Locche Boxer. Sports 11–100 [91]
Niní Marshall Humorist, comic actress, and screenwriter. Popular culture and journalism 11–100 [92]
Norma Aleandro Actress, screenwriter, and theatre director. Popular culture and journalism 11–100 [93]
Néstor Kirchner President of Argentina. 20th century politics 11–100 [94]
Oscar Bonavena Boxer. Sports 11–100 [95]
Quino Cartoonist. Popular culture and journalism 11–100 [96]
Ramón Carrillo Neurosurgeon, neurobiologist, and public health physician. Arts, sciences and humanities 11–100 [97]
Raúl Alfonsín President of Argentina. 20th century politics 11–100 [98]
Ricardo Balbín Lawyer and politician. 20th century politics 11–100 [99]
Roberto Arlt Novelist, playwright, journalist, and inventor. Arts, sciences and humanities 11–100 [100]
Roberto De Vicenzo Professional golfer, The Open Championship winner, and champion of more than 230 tournaments worldwide. Sports 11–100 [101]
— Rodolfo Walsh Writer considered the founder of Argentine investigative journalism. 20th century politics 11–100 [102]
Roque Sáenz Peña President of Argentina. 20th century politics 11–100 [103]
Salvador Mazza Physician and epidemiologist known for his strides in helping control American trypanosomiasis. Arts, sciences and humanities 11–100 [104]
Sandro de América Singer, actor, and the first Latin American artist to sing at Madison Square Garden. Popular culture and journalism 11–100 [105]
Tato Bores Film, theatre, and television comedian. Popular culture and journalism 11–100 [106]
Tita Merello Film actress, tango dancer, and singer. Popular culture and journalism 11–100 [107]
Xul Solar Painter, sculptor, writer, and inventor of imaginary languages. Arts, sciences and humanities 11–100 [108]
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Facts

  • Nominees by area:
    • Political figures: 25.
    • Sports: 19.
    • Presidents: 13.
    • Music: 10.
    • Literature: 8.
    • Science: 7.
    • Television, cinema and radio: 7.
    • Painters and sculptors: 5.
    • Military figures: 4.
    • Religion: 2.
    • First Ladies: 1.
    • Aviators: 1.
    • Business and industry: 0.

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