El Chavo del 8 has had several characters that have marked different generations of viewers around the world, but “Don Ramón”, played by Ramón Valdés, will always be remembered as a special person in the series created by Chespirito.
Because the actor has been playing that mythical character, so central to the neighborhood, for almost a decade.
Subsequently, due to problems with Florinda Meza, partner of Chespirito -creator of the strip-, Valdés decided to resign.
Subsequently, in 1987, he returned to the screen together with Carlos Villagrán -Quico- with the humorous cycle Ah, what a Kiko! As far as he had to leave the program due to the advance of stomach cancer, which ultimately claimed his life.
Regarding Don Ramón’s last scene, Villagrán recalled in 2018: “Quico challenges a friend and tells him: Why don’t you dare to enter a cemetery at night?. Indeed, they enter the pantheon. But Don Ramón gets worried because Quico doesn’t come back and goes to look for him.
Don Ramón’s steps are immediately seen towards a white mist. Gradually it moves away until it disappears completely. “’Cut, stay,’ said the director and that was Valdés’ last scene.
Don Ramón, the humble father of La Chilindrina
The surly but humble father of La Chilindrina has entered the hearts of fans all over America. And that’s something that has become clear each time the characters have traveled on their tours.
Chavo del 8’s character “Don Ramón” had much in common with the real Valdés. They didn’t seem grumpy, as in real life Valdéz was kind and very generous to children. Something that matched the two Ramones was the humility for their roots before reaching popularity.
Source: Clarin
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