Career
He hosted the television show El Gordo de Louisiana Semana and he was a staple of primetime (and late night) television He was one of the most recognized personalities in the Dominican Republic. During the 1950s, his family fled the Dominican Republic due to the brutal regime of the Trujillo dictatorship and settled in Colombia, where he spent several years before returning to his homeland. These experiences would shape his comedic style, making him a well-known entertainer for years to come.
He was also tortured by the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo.
Beras Goico returned to the Dominican Republic in the sixties. He started his career working as cameraman.
Then in advertising but was always linked to television Many times, Beras-Goico and the crew would laugh themselves to tears.
During most comedy sketches, Beras-Goico and his actors were rarely able to stifle their laughter.
Sometimes, Beras-Goico"s laughter would become so contagious, that soon the entire cast and crew would start shaking in hysterical attempts to control their own laughter. Many times, Beras-Goico and the crew would laugh themselves to tears. He also created his own weekly show, El Gordo de la Semana and Punto Final, a late night television show.
Beras Goico was well known for his philanthropic work, especially for providing medical assistance to poor Dominicans.
Beras Goico died at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City after battling pancreatic cancer, just three days before his 70th birthday.
