5 Curiosities about Chespirito to know before watching ‘Chespirito: Unintentionally Wanting’

This Thursday, 05, began with a gift to fans of Chaves, to which was released the first episode of the series following the life trajectory of Roberto Gomez Bolaños. Starred Pablo Cruzthe series called ‘Chespirito: Unintentionally Wanting’ had the script signed by the actor’s children, Roberto Gómez Fernández and Paulina Gómez Fernandez, being directed by David “Leche” Ruíz.

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Therefore, the playground has separated five curiosities about the iconic Mexican artist for you to know before watching ‘Chespirito: Unintentionally wanting’, available at Max.

1. Where did the Chespirito nickname come from?

Known worldwide as ‘Chespiro’, the story behind the nickname is even more interesting. It turns out that it emerged because of Agustín Porfirio Delgadofilm producer, who was delighted with the skills of Roberto Gomez Bolaños In the creation of scripts and his unique way of telling stories, calling him “little shakespeare”.

Thus, the expression ended up being adapted to Spanish as Shakespearito, then Chekispirito, until consolidated as it is known today, Chespirito, who later became the name of Televisa’s iconic series.

2. The characters with “CH”

Fans have already noticed a trademark in all their works, which is the use of the “CH” digit in the name of the characters, such as Chapolin Colorado, Chaves, Chiquinha, Dr. Chapatin, Chaparrón Bonaparte, Chimoltrufufufia and Chompiras.

The late actor has already told in an interview that everything happened by chance, saying that after receiving the nickname of Chespirito for Slender, He created Dr. Chapatin, and then the coincidences continued. “For Chapolin Colorado I sought a regional word, ‘Chapulín’ (grasshopper, in Spanish) comes from Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs. Then Chaves, because from Spain came the chavalos, the boys. And when I realized the coincidence, I continued giving the other names the same way,” said the star (via BBC).

3. Home “unintentionally wanting”?

Its beginning in the screen world happened almost by chance, which in the 1950s, the actor saw an announcement in the newspaper to work as an apprentice of radio and TV producer at an advertising agency.

Upon arriving, he found a huge line and, seeking alternatives, realized that there was another smaller line intended for the vacancy vacancy. Even if this was not his first option, he decided to try and, unintentionally wanting, began one of the most striking careers of Latin American TV.

4. Other professions?

Few know, but before you pursue your artistic career, Bolaños He even studied Mechanical Engineering at the National University of Mexico. The decision was influenced by his uncles who worked in the area, but he never completed his degree and much less practiced the profession.

Another curious fact is that, in adolescence, he also realized the dream of being an amateur boxer, even winning a championship, but did not follow in the sport, but surely used what he knew in some episodes of ‘Chapolin Colorado’.

5. Your first series

His first TV series emerged in 1968 and was called ‘The Gomez Citizen’ (El Ciudadano Gómez). The production told the story of a man who had lost his memory, but did not win the audience and was canceled after a pilot episode and 12 episodes aired.

Nevertheless, the initial failure did not prevent Roberto BOlaños to build a successful career and create some of the most beloved characters in Latin television history.