About

Je m'appelle Orlando Hernán Bogado, I’m originally from Buenos Aires, a glorious place in the southernmost land in the World. Quite literally, a brave explorer who came from the glorious lands of the South.

My name isn’t just a name, it’s a direction. And I’ve been following it my whole life. I love traveling and, as cliché as it might sound, experiencing life in all its textures. The more the unknown, the more excited I get.

I’ve always been drawn to anything creative— design, photography, writing, fashion, architecture, music. If it sparks curiosity, I’m in.

THE ETYMOLOGY OF IT ALL

The beginning of me isn’t just my parents — and I can prove it.

Orlando is the Italian (and Spanish) form of Hruodland, from ancient roots meaning “famous land” or “land of glory.”

Hernán, from Germanic origins (Harn-nanth), means “Brave Southerner Traveler” or “Daring Explorer from the South.”

Bogado is the Spanish past participle of bogar, to row coxswain.

Put it all together, and my name reads like a line from an epic:

“A brave explorer who rowed from the glorious lands of the South.”

I guess my parents weren’t just naming me — they were writing my journey.

I also speak Spanish, understand Portuguese, and I’m learning French. Et Voilà qui je suis 🧭

oh yeah, I played polo once. It was fun.

@ohbogado