Reynaldo Ruiz

Reynaldo Jose Hernandez Ruiz (born May 21, 1979), known professionally as Reynaldo Ruiz or Rey Ruiz, is an Nicaraguan stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer and voice actor. He is known for his shows INN and NNN. The International News Network, commonly known as INN, is a parodying television program that airs on national television (Channel 4). Its strategy is to combine humorous sketches and comic reports.

This TV show was originally launched on Channel 2 as "Nicaraguan News Network" aka NNN. Reynaldo Ruiz, and JR the hosts, record their shows with parodies of renowned national and international characters. He also created fictional characters such as Enrique Flores, Julito, Pakita La Del Barrio, Lokoman, Jacinto Barba, Rondo Mondongo Hodgson, among others.

INN has been fairly accepted by the Nicaraguan public. They have organized national tours in which their audiences can participate and interact with them. INN has also performs in cultural centers, always making fun of news reports.

Reynaldo Ruiz employs storytelling, effected voices and sound effects in his stand-up comedian act.

Professional Background
His background and experienced has been formed in his origin country:
 * 2009 to the present: Presenter at Multinoticias Channel 4 Managua Nicaragua – Tv Show:  International News Network aka INN- Rey & J.R.
 * 2007 to the present: INN- Rey & J.R. perform live shows all around Nicaragua, USA (Miami, Washington, San Francisco, Los Angeles) and Spain (Barcelona, Madrid and San Agustin Donostia).
 * 2009 to the present: VASLatin Managua Nicaragua - voice of several commercials and ringtones to be distributed in Latin America.
 * 2007 to 2009 Erimotion Production Presenter at Televicentro de Nicaragua Channel 2 - Tv Show:  Nicaraguan News Network aka NNN- Rey & J.R.
 * 2004 to 2008 La Pachanguera - 95.1 FM Managua – Morning show “Levantate”
 * 1998 to 2010 Erimotion Production Voice for TV and Radio Advertisements (Movistar, Bellsouth, Claro, Pepsi, Coca Cola, Pizza Hut, BAC, Banpro, etc)
 * 1996 to 2006 Entertainer at commercial events.
 * 2000 to 2004 Radio Station "La Buenisima" 93.1 FM (Managua) conducting “Las Tapas de la Dorita” comedian radio show and as host for a music segment.
 * 1998 to 2000 Radio One 101.9 FM (Managua)- Host for a music segment.
 * 1996 to 1998 Radio Juvenil 101.5 FM (Managua) – Host of the morning show “La Regadera”.
 * 1996 Radio Universidad 99.5 FM (Managua) Host of “Culto al Rock” one hour radio show for rock lovers. Also, he hosted a TV show at Unitel Community Channel 16.

Awards
6/18/2010 The national artists Association of Artists of Nicaragua "Rafael Gaston Pérez" during the seventeenth annual ceremony to present awards to the outstanding artists of the year.

Reynaldo Ruiz, and J.R. received the award for the comedian of the year.

"It is a recognition of what we have done and inspires us to go ahead and make each day better our work," said Rey Ruiz.

"I feel happy because they are considering what we have done in those four years, a recognition that if we can be prophets in our own country and be the face abroad as we have shown in other countries," added J.R.

INN is a newscast where the two main protagonists make a parody of the national and international events with a picaresque and sarcastic humor that is mostly seen by children and young people. The conductors are inserted into the heart of the neighborhoods by bringing to the public light, without taboos and burlesque the idiosyncrasies, the experiences and the "bad habits" of the Nicaraguans.

Some of his parodies and shows

 * Junio 27,2013 Teatro Nacional Ruben Dario - Managua,Nicaragua. Rey Ruiz y JR, Stand-up Comedy
 * INN Tu Pedorrera No Perdona Cover
 * BNB ft Julito El Zompopo
 * Tributo al cantante Israel Lanuza
 * Sr wally ft Rondo Mondongo Hodgson - Rondon Vigoron

Links

 * Explore Nicaragua Online - INN National news satires and comic imitations of renowned national and international characters are the key element of this Nicaraguan TV show http://vianica.com/profiles/tv/6/nnn
 * Con Amor Nicaragua - Documents - page 51 - Recognizing the best Nicaraguan Artists http://www.conamornicaragua.org.ni/DOCUMENTOS%202010/JUNIO%202010/EL_19_NOTICIAS_DEL_18_JUNIO_%202010.doc
 * Newsletter La Prensa Online - January 10th 2010 - NNN TV Show http://archivo.laprensa.com.ni/archivo/2007/enero/10/noticias/revista/
 * Newsletter La Prensa Online - January 09th 2009 - Broke but happy http://archivo.laprensa.com.ni/archivo/2009/enero/09/noticias/revista/
 * Filming the movie Destination Wedding at Pelican Eyes Resort - San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua - Reynaldo Ruiz was one of the national artists that participate in the film http://www.bacanalnica.com/component/k2/item/5254-Filmaci%C3%B3n-de-Destination-Wedding-en
 * Newsletter La Prensa Online promoting the Rey y J.R. live show in Miami July 2011 http://www.laprensa.com.ni/2011/07/07/revista/65918-rey-jr-miami?movil
 * First Post Online Newsletter - Live show video at UNAN Leon Nicaragua http://www.firstpost.com/topic/place/nicaragua-show-de-inn-en-unan-leon-video-efhhIG4JkBE-792-3.html