Fernando Dente

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Fernando Dente is an Argentine actor, singer, dancer, theater director, and TV presenter. He was born on January 7, 1990, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He became well known after winning the reality show High School Musical: La Selección in 2007 and later starred in the Argentine film High School Musical: El Desafío in 2008.

Early life
Dente has three brothers: Guido, Lucas, and Thomas. From a young age, he loved riding and musical comedy. He studied at Colegio La Salle in Buenos Aires’ Flores neighborhood and trained in musical theater with Hugo Midon. His mother Ada Rizzuti died in 2009, and his father Joseph passed away in 2014.

Career highlights
- 2007: Won High School Musical: La Selección, earning the lead roles in the Argentine film adaptation High School Musical: El Desafío.
- 2009: Appeared in Enseñame a vivir (59 episodes) as Miguel Angel "Macu."
- 2014: Had a recurring role in Violetta (7 episodes) and competed in Tu cara me suena 2, finishing as runner-up.
- 2015: Participated in Bailando 2015 (Argentina’s Dancing with the Stars); eliminated in 20th place.
- 2019: Appeared in Bailando 2019, eliminated in 20th place.
- 2019–2021: Played a main role as Victor Gutiérrez in the TV series Bia.
- 2022: Won ¿Quién es la máscara? (Who is the Mask?) as Brillo, the unicorn.

Discography
Dente has released music linked to his theater and TV work, often with Sony BMG. His releases include early recordings around 2007–2008 and later projects such as Almost Normal (2013).

Awards and nominations
Dente has earned multiple awards for his performances in musical theater, including:
- Clarin Entertainment Awards: won 2008 for Male Newcomer in theater (for Hairspray).
- Hugo Awards: won 2010 for Best Actor in a musical (Spring Awakening).
He has also received numerous nominations over the years for musical and performance work.