6 Things You Didn’t Know About Chespirito

*I always wondered where the name Chespitiro came from … VL

huffpo latinoBy Ana Maria Benedetti, Huffington Post Latino Voices

Roberto Gómez Bolaños, better known as Chespirito, was a well-rounded entertainer. The comedian, writer, actor and director passed away on Friday in Cancún, Mexico. He was known for creating and starring in hit shows like “El Chavo del Ocho” and “El Chapulín Colorado.”

Here are some facts you might not know about the legend:

  • Chespirito = “Little Shakespeare”
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    Chespirito got his nickname from a theater director and friend who referred to him as “Little Shakespeare” which in Spanish is “Shakespearito.”

 

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This article was originally published in Hufington Post Latino Voices.

[Photo courtesy of Rubén Díaz/Flickr]

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