Ramón Valdés was a Mexican actor of film and television best known for his portrayal of Don Ramón in the popular sitcom El Chavo. Prior to becoming a television star, Valdés was an extra in many films. Valdés participated in more than 50 Mexican films, specializing in hyperactive underdog characters.

Why did Quico leave El Chavo?

Villagrán left the shows in 1978, mostly because he and Chespirito were engaged in a legal battle over the rights of the Quico character.

Why do they call Chavo del Ocho?

The show was called “El Chavo del Ocho” because it first ran on Mexico’s canal 8. After gaining popularity it switched to a larger network. To justify the show’s name Gomez Bolaños had El Chavo say he lived in apartment No. 8, although the apartment is never shown on the show.

Where did Roberto Gomez Bolanos live?

Roberto Gómez Bolaños died of heart failure at his home in Cancun, Mexico on November 28, 2014. His movies, soap operas, plays, and books all found great success, but it is for his hundreds of television programs that “Chespirito” is best remembered.