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Salvado was born on 14<sup>th</sup> February 1985 in [[Kampala]]. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://theguptareport.blogspot.com/2018/06/biography-inspiring-life-of-patrick.html?m=1|title=Amazing life of Patrick Idringi Salvador|date=|accessdate=|website=Guptareports|author=}}</ref> in a family of five boys and three girls. His father, Lawrence Dawa who is from [[Koboko District]] operated a retail shop and his mother Joyce Dawa who originates from [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]] owned a stall in [[Bugoloobi]] Market<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Baranga|first=Samson|date=27 October 2017|title=Salvado cracking ribs from Ombokolo to the whole world|url=https://observer.ug/lifestyle/55650-salvado-cracking-ribs-from-ombokolo-to-the-whole-world|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-26|website=The Observer - Uganda|language=en-gb}}</ref> |
Salvado was born on 14<sup>th</sup> February 1985 in [[Kampala]]. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://theguptareport.blogspot.com/2018/06/biography-inspiring-life-of-patrick.html?m=1|title=Amazing life of Patrick Idringi Salvador|date=|accessdate=|website=Guptareports|author=}}</ref> in a family of five boys and three girls. His father, Lawrence Dawa who is from [[Koboko District]] operated a retail shop and his mother Joyce Dawa who originates from [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]] owned a stall in [[Bugoloobi]] Market<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Baranga|first=Samson|date=27 October 2017|title=Salvado cracking ribs from Ombokolo to the whole world|url=https://observer.ug/lifestyle/55650-salvado-cracking-ribs-from-ombokolo-to-the-whole-world|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-26|website=The Observer - Uganda|language=en-gb}}</ref> |
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Salvado began school in Our Lady of Africa Nursery and Primary School and later joined Kiswa Primary School<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=whownskenya|date=19 July 2020|title=Patrick Idringi Salvador Biography, Age, Family, Wife, Children And Career {{!}} whownskenya|url=https://whownskenya.com/index.php/2020/07/19/patrick-idringi-salvador-biography-age-family-wife-children-and-career/,%20https://whownskenya.com/index.php/2020/07/19/patrick-idringi-salvador-biography-age-family-wife-children-and-career/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-26|website=whownskenya.com|language=en-US}}</ref> where he sat for his Primary Leaving Examinations in 1997. He joined St. Charles Lwanga College, Koboko for his O level,<ref name=":1" />'''.''' In Secondary School, he used to make people laugh. He decided to join the school music, dance and drama club to practice comedy. After sitting for '''[[Uganda Certificate of Education|UCE]]''' in 2001<ref name=":0" /> Patrick was admitted to St. Bishop Cipriano Kihangire where he sat [[Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education]] in 2003 He proceeded to [[Makerere University]]. In 2008, he graduated with a [[Bachelor of Science]] in Telecommunications Engineering. |
Salvado began school in Our Lady of Africa Nursery and Primary School and later joined Kiswa Primary School<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=whownskenya|date=19 July 2020|title=Patrick Idringi Salvador Biography, Age, Family, Wife, Children And Career {{!}} whownskenya|url=https://whownskenya.com/index.php/2020/07/19/patrick-idringi-salvador-biography-age-family-wife-children-and-career/,%20https://whownskenya.com/index.php/2020/07/19/patrick-idringi-salvador-biography-age-family-wife-children-and-career/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-26|website=whownskenya.com|language=en-US}}</ref> where he sat for his Primary Leaving Examinations in 1997. He joined St. Charles Lwanga College, Koboko for his O level,<ref name=":1" />'''.''' In Secondary School, he used to make people laugh. He decided to join the school music, dance and drama club to practice comedy. After sitting for '''[[Uganda Certificate of Education|UCE]]''' in 2001<ref name=":0" /> Patrick was admitted to St. Bishop Cipriano Kihangire Senior Secondary where he sat [[Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education]] in 2003 He proceeded to [[Makerere University]]. In 2008, he graduated with a [[Bachelor of Science]] in Telecommunications Engineering. |
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In 2009 he participated in a reality comedy competition by Multichoice Africa called ''Standup Uganda'' and came in second.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sqoop.co.ug/201310/four-one-one/crackers-mic-check-amplified-now-on-ntv.html|title=Mic Check amplified|date=|accessdate=|website=scoop Ug|author=}}</ref> In 2011, Salvado was hired on the radio station [[91.3 Capital FM]] doing the ''Overdrive'' show.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.observer.ug/component/content/article?id=18146:-time-for-idringi-and-a-time-for-salvador|title=Time for Idringi and a time for Salvado|date=|accessdate=|website=Observer Ug via observer. ug|author=}}</ref> |
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=== 2007 - present === |
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Salvado resigned from his radio job to concentrate on comedy shows where he performed with fellow comedians Kenneth Kimuli aka Pablo, Alex Muhangi, Daniel Omara, and Anne Kansiime. He also hosted concerts by artists such as [[Sean Paul]], [[Beenie Man]], [[Konshens]], [[Alaine]], [[Chaka Demus and Pliers]], [[James Ingram]], [[Busy Signal]], [[Sean Kingston]], and [[Shaggy (musician)|Shaggy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://matookerepublic.com/2017/03/23/trevor-noah-chaka-demus-pliers-for-first-ever-uganda-culture-week/|title=Trevor Noah, Chaka Denis and pliers for first ever Uganda cultural week|date=|accessdate=|website=Matooke republic|author=}}</ref> |
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In 2007 in his third year in university, Salvado joined [[MTN Uganda]] working as a Tech Support. <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=4 September 2012|title=Uganda Online - Uganda News, Entertainment news and Celebrity Gossip|url=https://www.ugandaonline.net/news/view/13120/patrick_idringi__salvado____comedian|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-26|website=www.ugandaonline.net}}</ref> |
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In 2008 after completing his course in university,he was made permanent staff as a Switch Engineer at MTN Uganda.<ref name=":0" /> While still working for MTN Uganda, he approached Philip Luswata the managing director Theatre Factory so he could join the outfit and further his comedy career but failed '''(Ref 4).''' He acquired the Salvado name having cracked a joke on how a woman mistook him for Salvador, a character in a [[Telenovela]] called ''Second Chance'' <ref>{{Cite web|last=Uganda|first=Flash|date=15 July 2020|title=Patrick Salvador Idringi: Biography, Age, Wife, Family, and comedy of The Man from Ombokolo|url=https://flashugnews.com/patrick-salvador-idringi-biography-man-from-ombokolo/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-26|website=Flash Uganda Media|language=English}}</ref> |
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Salvado has performed in Nigeria at the Glo Laffta Fest comedy tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chano8.com/salvado-set-to-tear-the-stage-at-the-glo-laffta-fest-in-nigeria-again/|title=Salvado set to tear up stage the glo laffta fest|date=|accessdate=|website=Chano8|author=}}</ref> Other notable shows that Salvado has performed in are |
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* Night of 1000 Laughs in Kenya and Nigeria (2013, 2014, 2015) |
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In 2009, Salvado participated in a comedy competition which was organised by Multichoice Africa, called ''Standup Uganda.'' He came second after Kenneth Pablo Kimuli.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ruva|first=Roy|date=18 February 2020|title=Legendary: Salvado Seals His Position In Comedy History Books After Celebrating 10 Years – Chano8|url=https://chano8.com/legendary-salvado-seals-his-position-in-comedy-history-books-after-celebrating-10-years/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-26|language=en-US}}</ref> In the wake of this he co-founded The Crackers<ref>{{Cite web|last=Uganda Diaspora|first=Team|date=15 December 2013|title=Salvado – Patrick Idringi to Bring the House Down At The Diaspora Gala {{!}} Welcome to the Ugandan Diaspora|url=https://www.ugandandiaspora.com/salvado-patrick-idringi-to-bring-the-house-down-at-the-diaspora-gala|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-26|language=en-US}}</ref> together with Alex Muhangi, Daniel Omara, Kenneth Pablo Kimuli and ''Emmanel Sebakigye''. The Crackers staged their first show on 15<sup>th</sup> July 2009 at Effendy’s Bar. When the crowds at Effendy’s Bar became to many, The Crackers relocated to Theatre Labonita where they changed from holding weekly shows to two shows a month <ref>{{Cite web|last=Writer|first=Sqoop|date=20 December 2013|title=Salvado to perform at Glo Caf awards – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos|url=https://www.sqoop.co.ug/201312/four-one-one/salvado-to-perform-at-glo-caf-awards.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-26|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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* Night of 1000 Laughs in Ghana (2014, 2015)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sde.co.ke/thenairobian/article/2000123751/basket-mouth-for-night-of-a-thousand-laughs-again|title=Basketmouth for a night of a thousand laughs again|date=|accessdate=|website=sde|author=}}</ref> |
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* Kings of Comedy Kigali (2013, 2014)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newtimes.co.rw/section/read/195878|title=Comedian salvado to perform in kigali|date=|accessdate=|website=newtimes rwanda|author=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sqoop.co.ug/201303/four-one-one/ugandan-comedians-raid-kigali-for-kings-of-comedy-show.html|title=Ugandan comedians raid Kigali for kings of comedy show|date=|accessdate=|website=Sqoop|author=}}</ref> |
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* Funny Fellaz Tanzania (2016) |
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* Gaborone International Music and Culture Festival Botswana (2016) |
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* Presidents of Laughfrica Malawi (2015) |
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* Glo CAF Awards (2015) |
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* Standup Africa South Africa (2014) |
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* Lord of the Ribs Nigeria (2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018) In association with [[Basketmouth]], and Akinlolu Jekins |
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* The Salvado One Man Show in Bahrain |
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* One Africa Global Comedy Fest in Dubai |
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* Johannesburg international Comedy Festival |
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* Comedy Central international Comedy Festival South Africa (2015) |
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* He was profiled by global TV network [[CNN]] in 2015 <ref>{{cite web|url=https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2015/02/11/world/patrick-salvado-idringi-uganda/index.html|title=Uganda comedian salvado engineering success one laugh at a time|date=|accessdate=|website=CNN|author= Milena Veselinovic}}</ref> |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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| Salvado | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Lwasama Idringi Patrick |
| Born | 14 February 1985 Kampala, Uganda |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (Muk) |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Spouse |
Lwasama Daphine Frankstock
(m. 2019) |
| Website | www |
Patrick Idringi (born 14 February 1985), known as Patrick Salvado, is a Ugandan comedian, actor, master of ceremonies, radio personality and engineer. He is known as "The Man from Ombokolo". He was first runner up in the MultiChoice Africa organised comedy competition, Standup Uganda and was nominated in 2017 and 2018 in the Savannah Comic Choice Awards as the Pan African Comic of the Year. He reached the semi finals of the World's Funniest Person competition in 2016.
Early Life and Education
1985 - 2008
Salvado was born on 14th February 1985 in Kampala. [1] in a family of five boys and three girls. His father, Lawrence Dawa who is from Koboko District operated a retail shop and his mother Joyce Dawa who originates from Democratic Republic of the Congo owned a stall in Bugoloobi Market[2]
Salvado began school in Our Lady of Africa Nursery and Primary School and later joined Kiswa Primary School[3] where he sat for his Primary Leaving Examinations in 1997. He joined St. Charles Lwanga College, Koboko for his O level,[3]. In Secondary School, he used to make people laugh. He decided to join the school music, dance and drama club to practice comedy. After sitting for UCE in 2001[2] Patrick was admitted to St. Bishop Cipriano Kihangire Senior Secondary where he sat Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education in 2003 He proceeded to Makerere University. In 2008, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Engineering.
Career
2007 - present
In 2007 in his third year in university, Salvado joined MTN Uganda working as a Tech Support. [2][4]
In 2008 after completing his course in university,he was made permanent staff as a Switch Engineer at MTN Uganda.[2] While still working for MTN Uganda, he approached Philip Luswata the managing director Theatre Factory so he could join the outfit and further his comedy career but failed (Ref 4). He acquired the Salvado name having cracked a joke on how a woman mistook him for Salvador, a character in a Telenovela called Second Chance [5]
In 2009, Salvado participated in a comedy competition which was organised by Multichoice Africa, called Standup Uganda. He came second after Kenneth Pablo Kimuli.[6] In the wake of this he co-founded The Crackers[7] together with Alex Muhangi, Daniel Omara, Kenneth Pablo Kimuli and Emmanel Sebakigye. The Crackers staged their first show on 15th July 2009 at Effendy’s Bar. When the crowds at Effendy’s Bar became to many, The Crackers relocated to Theatre Labonita where they changed from holding weekly shows to two shows a month [8]
Filmography
| Year | Film/Television | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | Kyaddala | TV series | |
| Bed of Thorns (film) | Film | ||
| 2015 | King of Darkness | Father Moses | Film |
| 2014 - 2016 | Beneath The Lies - The Series | Kizito Semwanga | TV Series |
Nominations and awards
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref |
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| 2015 | Uganda Entertainment Awards | Best Male Comedian | Salvado | Won | [9] |
References
- ^ "Amazing life of Patrick Idringi Salvador". Guptareports.
- ^ a b c d Baranga, Samson (27 October 2017). "Salvado cracking ribs from Ombokolo to the whole world". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b whownskenya (19 July 2020). "Patrick Idringi Salvador Biography, Age, Family, Wife, Children And Career | whownskenya". whownskenya.com. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Uganda Online - Uganda News, Entertainment news and Celebrity Gossip". www.ugandaonline.net. 4 September 2012. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Uganda, Flash (15 July 2020). "Patrick Salvador Idringi: Biography, Age, Wife, Family, and comedy of The Man from Ombokolo". Flash Uganda Media. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Ruva, Roy (18 February 2020). "Legendary: Salvado Seals His Position In Comedy History Books After Celebrating 10 Years – Chano8". Retrieved 2021-09-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Uganda Diaspora, Team (15 December 2013). "Salvado – Patrick Idringi to Bring the House Down At The Diaspora Gala | Welcome to the Ugandan Diaspora". Retrieved 2021-09-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Writer, Sqoop (20 December 2013). "Salvado to perform at Glo Caf awards – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos". Retrieved 2021-09-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Salvado wins first ever award". scoop.
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