Julián Elfenbein

Julián Eduardo Elfenbein Kaufmann (born in Santiago, Chile on July 24, 1972) is a Chilean journalist, radio broadcaster and television presenter.

Julián Elfenbein studied journalism at the Universidad Diego Portales and upon graduation, had a long career in television programs most notably at Televisión Nacional de Chile (TVN), most notably with the entertainment program Pase lo que Pase, as comedian in Ponce Candidato and in Noche de Juegos.

In 2008, he became a co-presenter with Karen Doggenweiler on the reality show Tocando las estrellas (meaning No matter what happens) on Chile's Channel 13.

After a break from TV for medical treatment, he returned to sign a deal with Chilevisión (CHV), with successful programs like Primer Plano, Allá tú, Fiebre de baile (Dance Fever), El Poder del 10 and Talento Chileno (Chilean Talent).

In August 2010, a casual fall during filming of Acoso Textual, he had another serious health issue when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor that required urgent surgery.