José Ricardo Carballo

José Ricardo Carballo (1983 – August 17, 2025) was a Costa Rican presenter, journalist and writer.

Life and career

Carballo began his comedy career by mimicking characters from the radio.[1] He was primarily a presenter on the Pelando El Ojo radio show on the San José based radio station Radio Monumental 93.5 FM.

In 2017, he published Bajo su propio riesgo, which included a comprehensive collection of humorous articles related to politics, sports and culture.[2] In 2022, he posted a similar collection titled Diario de un tico en pandemia.[3]

Carballo died on August 17, 2025, at the age of 42, after being involved in a traffic collision in La Garita de Alajuela.[4]

References

  1. ^ Herrera, Por Manuel (2025-08-17). "Este era José Ricardo Carballo, humorista de Pelando el ojo que falleció este sábado". La Teja (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-19.
  2. ^ "SOBRE SUS OBRAS". SOBRE SUS OBRAS. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
  3. ^ ">> Agencias ISBN". isbncostarica.sinabi.cerlalc.org. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
  4. ^ Rojas, Johan (2025-08-17). "Esta fue la causa del fallecimiento de José Ricardo Carballo, integrante de Pelando El Ojo". CR Hoy (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-08-19.