Wiki Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Classed as an outspoken political commentator and electoral polling guru with highly regarded opinions, Fernand Amandi is becoming more well-known as one of the ‘faces of politics.’
- Essentially, Amandi is a Cuban-American businessman with a wealth of experience in research and strategic management. This is coupled with an emphasis on political and public affairs and a wealth of high-profile clients.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Fernand was born on September 20, 1975. Fernand is the son of parents who were both Cuban exiles – Fernando Amandi (father) and Teresita Amandi (mother).
- Little is known of his early life and upbringing as he keeps his family life private.
- He is married to his wife, Chenell Amandi. Together, they have two children named Luna and Roman.
- The family lives in the Fort Lauderdale area of Miami.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- From 1993 to 1997, Amandi attended Florida State University, from where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Science Education.
Early Career :
- Fernand has held many jobs during his career to date. His first job was as a production intern for The Charlie Ross Show.
- He left it to go to the United Kingdom where he taught American and British History at Christ’s School, Richmond.
- A year later, he moved back to America and began work as a creative assistant, researcher, writer and producer for Ixtlan Corporation in Los Angeles, California.
- In 1999, he had moved to Santa Monica, California, to take up the post of Research and Project Co-ordinator at HBO.
- Eager to keep learning, Amandi then went on to become a research analyst at A.T Kearney.
Political Campaign Work :
- With a wealth of experience already under his belt, Amandi became Campaign Director for John Cosgrove’s Senate Campaign in 2002.
- Event Director for South Florida Hispanic Media Outreach for the Bill McBridge Gubernatorial Campaign soon followed.
- He has also worked on the Jose Cancela Miami-Dade Mayoral campaign, John Kerry for President, and the Rod Smith gubernatorial campaigns.
Teaching & Media Appearances :
- Fernand then took a little time out from campaign work to teach American History at Miami-Dade College. He still teaches today at University of Miami on Immigration Reform.
- Since November 2005, Amandi is a managing partner in the public opinion research and strategic communication consulting firm Bendixen and Amandi. He manages all aspects of the firm’s day-to-day operations.
- He is a successful producer and editor of many of his firms’ media campaigns. ‘Nuestra Amiga’ received critical acclaim for the Hilary Clinton Presidential campaign.
- Fernand’s communications and analysis have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Newsweek, Time, The Economist and the Miami Herald.
- Between 2014 and 2017, he hosted a popular radio show on WIOD.
- Fernand also hosts a weekly podcast called Strange Days which discusses the news, politics and culture.
- He is frequently seen across all major TV networks commentating on the current political situation.
Interesting Facts, Height and Trivia :
- Fernand has actually won the lottery six times although the exact amounts are unknown.
- A lifelong radio enthusiast, Fernand grew up with Spanish-language talk radio as a constant backdrop in his childhood homes in Coral Springs, Miami-Dade, and Boca Raton.
- He is a fluent Spanish speaker.
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Hello Fernand,
Everytime I watch and listen to you, in different media outlets. I truly enjoy it, and you make me feel proud of being a Latino like you, as much as you make the Latino Culture, look first class and quality. I just watched and listened to you MSNBC. Keep it up, with your great work and commentary.
Sincerely,
Edmundo M Zevallos.
Very perceptive comments from Fernand Amandi. So genuine & love his direct answers!
We need to be able to sue people like you when you spout off on the typewriter talking about things you know nothing about and scaring people that know nothing about it as well. If you do not like it here then please leave and take all of your crybabies, everyone-gets-a-trophy woke friends with you. Your generation needs to wake the f up before it is too late!
You are such an insulting IDIOT. YOU deserve to get sued, you little mocker!!!
Has Fernand ever backed a successful candidate? I know Cuban Americans and they don’t think or talk the way he does.
It is hard to believe your parents are/were from Cuba. Your politics sound like you would be right at home back in Cuba.
Fernand,
I enjoy listening to you on MSNBC. You are very informed and wonderful. Please continue what you are doing…you are smart and knowledgeable.
I was born in Cuba and believe in democracy. You obviously don’t understand what happened. We were an anti-democratic banana republic with an inflated ego. That stupidity allowed Fidel to get traction and he only made matters even worse. If you think Amandi belongs in Cuba, you are one of the many idiots that are responsible for making the situation possible for Fidel. Wake up, smell the coffee and learn…about real democracy!
WOW!!! HOW DARE YOU!
Fernand, you should seek political office! We, Democrats, need a strong leader, and I believe you are the answer.
Is Fernand still doing his podcast ‘Strange Days’ at the current time (January 2022)?
Yes, he is. The podcast will be running for quite a while. Stay tuned.