“The guy from 8” It was -and continues to be- one of the most successful children’s programs on Mexican and Latin American television in history. Premiered in 1971, the show that brought fans the antics of Chavo, Quico, La Chilindrina, Don Ramón, Doña Florinda and Mr. Belly (among others) was a sensational success, not only at the time, but -even- today. In fact, there are thousands of fans who regret the legal conflict that eliminated the episodes of this series from television channels.
And although La Vecindad de “The guy from 8” It had its great protagonists, those who were in practically all the episodes, there were some who participated more sporadically. But this did not mean that they were -and continue to be- just as fun as the central characters. One of them was Mr. Bellyowner and administrator of the place and who was played by Edgar Vivar.
What was El Señor Barriga doing, besides owning and collecting rent in the neighborhood of “El Chavo del 8”
At 74 years old, Edgar Vivar is still active and participating in different films and series. In addition, he is very participatory in social networks. And, although a few years ago he was diagnosed with a severe disease, he continues to make people talk. In “The guy from 8”Vivar played “Mr. Belly” and his own son, “Ñoño”.
And although in most of the chapters we saw him grumpy and desperate to collect rent from the tenants of the place -it was difficult to see him smile, since The kid he always received it with a blow-, he had a very big heart. Enough to invite all the neighbors to celebrate Christmas at her house, or a fully paid vacation to the beaches of Acapulco.
But, in addition to being the owner of La Vecindad del Chavo del 8, “Mr. Belly” he was a lawyer by profession. And so he confirmed it himself, although he did it in another of the “Chespirito” sketches, popularly known as “Los Chifladitos”, where Chespirito was seen playing Chaparrón Bonaparte and Rubén Aguirre in the role of “Lucas Tañeda”. According to this theory, all programs were linked together.