Chespirito revealed hidden secrets of “El Chavo del Ocho,” including actor conflicts and undisclosed locations in the neighborhood.
María Antonieta de las Nieves, known as La Chilindrina, faced severe health issues due to her role, including surgeries for breast tumors.
Gabriel Fernández, husband of María Antonieta, also worked on “El Chavo del Ocho,” providing the show’s voiceover and occasionally acting as a student.
Carlos Villagrán, who played Kiko, declined a lucrative invitation from Pablo Escobar’s cartel, fearing for his safety.
Tensions between Villagrán and Roberto Gómez Bolaños led to Villagrán’s departure from the show, resulting in a 20-year ban in Mexico.
Controversy surrounds the missing episode 142, which featured a darker storyline where Chavo dies, ultimately deemed inappropriate for 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren.