UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Osvaldo Laport tells refugees at a World Refugee Day event in June 2005 how welcome they are in Argentina. © UNHCR/M.Tucuna
Osvaldo Laport
UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador

Osvaldo Laport moved to Argentina to study acting in 1976. He was soon performing on stage in Buenos Aires, but reached a worldwide audience after starring in soap operas on the small screen. He has used his influence to vigorously champion the cause of refugees.


Biography
Soap star finds a new role.



Goodwill Ambassador Fact Sheet
Laport helps put UNHCR under the spotlight.



Photo Gallery
The world's his stage.



Activities for Refugees
Osvaldo Laport in the news.