Bernardo Antonio Duque Chamie (Sincelejo, September 17, 1973 — Bogotá, July 9, 2013) was a Colombian announcer, voice actor, television presenter and arranger. He is widely remembered as the official voice of RCN Televisión between 2002 and 2010, and for hosting the game show El precio es correcto on Caracol Televisión.
Television Career
Bernardo Duque began his television career in the early 1990s. He became the official voice of RCN Televisión in 2002, a role he held until 2010. His distinctive voice became synonymous with the network's identity during that period.
He appeared in various Colombian telenovelas and series including Dejémonos de vainas, El precio del silencio, No renuncies Salomé, Súper pá, Amor sincero and En los tacones de Eva. In April 2011, he joined Caracol Televisión as the host of the game show El precio es correcto (The Colombian version of The Price Is Right).
He also participated in episodes of the series Tu Voz Estéreo. Throughout his career, Duque demonstrated versatility across multiple television formats, from dramatic acting to light entertainment hosting.
Voice Acting
Before his rise to television prominence, Duque had already established himself in the world of voice acting and dubbing. Among his most recognized voice roles are:
- Kurapika — Hunter x Hunter (Cazador X), one of the main characters in the beloved anime series
- Kamatari Honjō — Samurai X (Rurouni Kenshin), a memorable supporting character
His work in dubbing demonstrated his vocal range and ability to bring animated characters to life for Latin American audiences.
Death
Bernardo Duque passed away on July 9, 2013 in Bogotá at the age of 39, after battling lymphoma. His death came at a time of significant professional recognition, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of RCN and Caracol as private television channels in Colombia.
His passing was widely covered by Colombian media, including El Tiempo and Caracol Radio, reflecting the impact he had on the country's television and entertainment industry. He is survived by his two daughters, Sahille Duque and Alicia Duque, and his brother Farid Duque (El Dukke).
References
- "Falleció Bernardo Duque, la voz de 'El Precio es Correcto'" — El Tiempo, July 10, 2013
- "La televisión está de luto; falleció el actor y locutor Bernardo Duque" — Caracol Radio, July 10, 2013
- Wikipedia — Bernardo Duque
- Wikidata — Bernardo Duque
External Links
- Wikipedia — Bernardo Duque
- Wikidata — Q16300573
- Wikinoticias — Fallece el presentador colombiano Bernardo Duque