Get to know the actors and the characters who give life to the story of Roberto Gomez Bolaños, creator of iconic characters like Chaves and Chapolin
The humoristRoberto Gómez Bolañosresponsible for the creation of Chapolin, Chaves and Doctor Chapatin characters won a dramatized series about his life and career. Entitled as Chespirito: Unintentionally wantingthe production premiered on Thursday (5) in Max’s streaming.
With eight weekly episodes, the series portrays childhood, early career and the height of its characters’ success. The choice of cast took two years and some actors completely immersed on paper. Check out who is who below:
Pablo Cruz (Roberto Gómez Bolaños/Chaves)

The Mexican actor Pablo Cruz (The ship2022) could hardly interpret the humorist due to a curious difference. For being 13 centimeters more than Bolañosit was considered “too high” for the role, but his performance stood out among the producers and he was cast as “Chavinho”.
Miguel Islas (Ramón Valdés/ Seu Madruga)

Miguel Islasbetter known for Mexican TV series, will now live the Ramón Valdés. Chespirito’s friend outside the program Keys, Ramón He had his divergences with the humorist and has stopped acting as his dawn for a while.
Barbara López (Margarita Ruiz/ Dona Florinda)

The Mexican actress Barbara López He plays Margarita Ruiz, character inspired by the iconic Dona Florinda, from the Chaves Universe. Although clearly based on the original figure, the production chose not to use the name “Florinda Meza” (the actress and creator of the character) for copyright reasons.
The name change also signals to the public that this is a work of fiction inspired by real facts, not a 100% faithful portrait of the people involved.
Paulina Dávila (Graciela Fernàndez)

Still talking about love, the series brings the Colombian actress Paulina Dávila to interpret Graciela Fernándezfirst wife of Bolaños. Graciela was a discreet, but very important figure in Chespirito’s personal life, with whom he had six children.
In the series will also bring the conflicts and personal choices that marked the trajectory of the humorist. In this context, Graciela It appears as a woman who accompanied him the first years of success he faced, alongside him, the challenges of fame and almost total dedication to work.
Arturo Barba (Rubén Aguirre/Professor Girafales)

Rubén Aguirre Known for playing Professor Girafales, will be lived by the actor Arturo Beard, that has already had mexican soap operas, series and movies. Aguirre He was an actor, director and writer, with a strong connection with his own, having part of several comedian productions, including Chapolin Colorado and Chaves.
Juan Lecanda (Marcos Barragán/ Quico)

Juan Lecanda interpret Marcos Barragána character based on Enrique SegovianoChespirito director and right-hand man during the golden years of his career. In the plot, Barraga It is portrayed as a dedicated professional, often mediating behind the scenes and helping to maintain production on tracks.
Paola Montes de Oca(María Antonieta de Las Nieves/Chiquinha)

The actress Paola Montes vive María Antonieta de Las Nievesthe eternal Chiquinha. An interesting detail is that Paola studied acting with his own María Antonietawhich brought depth to its interpretation and helped to reproduce the triggest and charisma of the original actress. The series portrays its importance in the cast and its prominent moments.
Andrea Noli as Angelines Fernández (Witch of 71)

Andrea Noli Give life toAngelines Fernándezthe interpreter of Dona Clotilde. In the series, Angelines is shown as a reserved woman, but extremely dedicated to art. The plot should approach her past as a movie actress and her relationship of affection with Edgar Vivarwith whom it shared countless scenes in the program.
Eugenio Bartilotti (Edgar Vivar/Senhor Belly and Nhonho)

The actor Eugenio Bartilotti interpret Edgar Vivarthe actor behind the sir of the belly and the Nhonho. With tickets for soap operas and Mexican comedies, Bartilotti It seeks to capture the mood and tenderness of the character who helped build the universe of Chespirito.
In addition to the names already mentioned, the cast of the series also has Edgar VivarKarina Gidi as Elsa Bolaños (Roberto’s mother), Rolling as Mariano Casasola and Jorge Luis Moreno Like Horacio Gómez, brother and entrepreneur of Chespirito. Watch below:
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