“El chavo del 8”, a series created by Roberto Gómez Bolaños, has stole laughter since the 70s. Several decades later, it continues to do so and more than one fan wonders about the origin of the names of its characters.
Of all, the case of the chilindrinainterpreted by Marie Antoinette of the Snows, is the most commented. That is why we share with you how it was conceived and what its true meaning is.
In Chespirito’s memoir “Without wanting wanting”, it was revealed that the real name of Don Ramón’s daughter was Espergencia Valdés. Some time later, the actress revealed to Radio Caracol where her nickname came from.
“In Mexico there is a very rich bread, which is sweet, which is eaten with chocolate or coffee, and it is called chilindrina because it has pimples, like my freckles. It is that they also have freckles, no more than their freckles are sweet, burnt sugar, “she explained.
What is “El Chavo del 8” about?
The series tells the stories of an 8-year-old boy who lives in a neighborhood in Mexico City. In a humorous way, the chapters explore the problems that many street children experience on a daily basis such as hunger, sadness and not having someone to take care of them.
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