Remembering the comedian Roberto Gómez Bolaños is to remember the endearing characters such as the Chavo of 8the Chapulín Colorado or El Chópiras, whose actions caused millions of laughs in Latin America. In his years of Gloria, Chespirito visited Guatemala.
In its beginnings on television, the Mexican comedian forged a great friendship and affection for Guatemala, because in international interviews he commented that this country was the first, internationally, in transmitting his programs on open television.
Guatemala was the first country that passed my programs outside of Mexico, I love them very much, the comedian said.
The first visit was on November 3, 1978, according to the records of Free presswhen it was accompanied by the main cast of El Chavo of 8. On that occasion, the actors made a presentation under the direction of the Association of Locutors of Guatemala at the Army Stadium.
Acclaimed by his unforgettable characters, he left a mark on the heart of generations of viewers who grew up with the Chavo of 8. In that visit – according to the newspaper registration of the newspaper library Free press– It was received at La Aurora International Airport by hundreds of people.
The public, of all ages, crowd Free press of November 4 of that year.
Together with the comedian, the delegation was made up of Ramón Valdés, Florinda Meza, Édgar Vivar (Mr. Barriga), Rubén Aguirre (Professor Jirafales), Angelines Fernández (the Witch of 71) and Carlos Villagrán (Quico).
During his visit, there is a record that two functions were performed at the Army Stadium, at the 10.30 and 15.30 hours.
They return to Guatemala during tour
His triumphal return to Guatemala took place on February 4, 1987, when they made a presentation. Rubén Aguirre was in charge of giving statements to the press in a well -known restaurant in the city, where he expressed his emotion for the warmth of the Guatemalan public.
Professor Jirafales, as he was known on television, recalled that Chespirito’s cast had traveled all of America and Europe as entertainment messengers for childhood, and highlighted the absence of Carlos Villagrán, who at that time worked independently in Venezuela, where the rumors of his separation from the cast began.
The records of Free press From that year they emphasize that their role in television and Latin American cinema helped childhood.
We are satisfied to contribute in favor of childhood, he finally expressed to Free press The actor at that time.
This marked the last visit of the complete cast to Guatemala, whose members have been remembered by the Guatemalans as a fundamental part of their childhood.