At 79, the Mexican actor and comedian Carlos Villagran (known worldwide for his interpretation of Kiko in “El Chavo on 8”) still has energy to continue in the art scene. So much so that in mid-June, the actor who gave life to Doña Florinda’s son in the series created by “chespirito” will be one of the special guests at an important event for fans of comics, series and characters related to the geek world.
And although it has been several years since the artist who gave life to the chubby boy from Vecindad del “Chavo del 8” is retired from acting and from the public scene, among the fans of Chavo the confirmation that villagran will be one of the participants in the 10th edition of the Comic Con in Colombia has aroused many expectations.
Kiko and his return to the stage
Carlos Villagran It was one of the great jewels of “The guy from 8” and the different sketches of “chespirito”. Although the most popular character of him was that of Kiko, used to excel in his various appearances. So much so that in the mid-70s, he had a tough confrontation with Roberto Gómez Bolaños himself. And, as a result of the fight, villagran he decided to leave the show and try his luck with a show of his own. However, the actor himself acknowledged that he should have left Mexican TV, since chespirito blocked any possibility in that country. And he couldn’t play the character either Kiko.
Some time later, the two comic bosses made peace, so when Gómez Bolaños died, he and villagran they were just as friends with each other as they were on the show “The guy from 8” and Kiko. And, almost 50 years after the success of the guy, Carlos Villagran He has everything ready to meet his fans again and reviews anecdotes and moments from the unforgettable years of La Vecindad.
And it is that Carlos Villagran, Kiko in “The guy from 8” He is one of the celebrities and special guests confirmed to participate in the tenth anniversary edition of the Comic Con in Colombia. At least this was confirmed by the organizer of the event, Julio Caballero
“It is an honor and a great joy for us to have the presence of Mr. Carlos Villagrán, who has been a reference for many generations with his endearing character of “KIKO”announced the organizer of the Comic Con in Colombia about the confirmed participation of the actor who shone in “The guy from 8”.
Comic Con Colombia 2023 will take place between June 9 and 12 in the Gran Salón Óscar Pérez Gutiérrez de Corferias. More than 50,000 people are expected to participate.