Julio César Rodríguez (television host)
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2 July 1969
- University of the Frontier
(No degree) - Andrés Bello National University
(B.A. in Journalism)
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| Born | Julio César Rodríguez Sierra 2 July 1969 Hualpén, Chile |
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| Occupation | Journalist |
| Years active | 2000s–present |
| Known for | Work at
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| Spouse(s) | Francisca García Huidobro (2004–2006) |
| Children | Two |
Julio César Rodríguez Sierra (born 2 July 1969) is a Chilean journalist, pundit,[1] TV host, and producer, regarded as one of the country’s leading exponents of the talk show format. His career spans radio, broadcast television, and digital projects, consolidating him as a highly influential figure in the media.[2]
He began his television career at Televisión Nacional de Chile (TVN), making his debut as a judge on Rojo Fama contra Fama (2002). From there, he stood out for his irreverent and approachable style, later shining with Conectados and with the late show Sin Dios Ni Late on Vía X. After resigning from that channel, he moved to Vive! to host Síganme Los Buenos, cementing his mark on the late-night genre.
Over time, he diversified his career with appearances on Chilevisión programs such as SQP, Primer Plano,[3] and Contigo en la Mañana, while also leading his own projects like JC Producciones and the digital format La Junta on YouTube.[4][5] In 2025, he took on the role of Programming Director at Chilevisión, a position he combines with his work as a host, further consolidating his influence both on and off screen.
Among his different programs, his most notable interviewees were Cardinal Jorge Medina —whom he made imitate dog barks[6][7]— President Michelle Bachelet,[8] Pastor Soto,[9][10] the Argentinian trap artist L-Gante,[11] among others.
Julio César was born into a working-class family in the town of Hualpén, in the Bío-Bío Region. Surrounded by an environment that was not conducive to success, he realized that he could only make it by leaving the city, so he made an effort to enter the Universidad de la Frontera in Temuco, enrolling in the medical program.
After becoming disillusioned, he joined the journalism degree in the Andrés Bello National University, from which he graduated.