Florinda Meza reveals the true origin of El Chapulín Colorado

Roberto Gómez Bolaños, known as "Chespirito," was a renowned actor, comedian, writer, director, producer, and screenwriter for film and television . In addition to "El Chavo del 8," one of the most legendary programs on Latin American television , also created "El Chapulín Colorado", a series about a peculiar superhero, somewhat clumsy, but well-intentioned who, despite his mistakes and fears, always tries to help those in need, using his cunning . Several decades have passed since its premiere and, currently, its origin has divided opinions with two versions. On the one hand, we have what was shown in the bioseries "Chespirito: Sin querer queriendo", and on the other, the truth of Florinda Meza .

Chespirito's bioseries, "Sin querer queriendo," sparked a new controversy among the late comedian's family . His widow, Florinda Meza, He once again attacked the production of MAX , now for the episode in which some details are told about the creation of El Chapulín Colorado, the comedian's iconic character.

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After the premiere of the episode "Que no panda el cúnico," in which Graciela Fernández—Chespirito's first wife—is portrayed as a key player in the superhero's invention, Meza took to social media to give his own version of events.

"Did you like the Chapulín? Well, that's a shame, because that's not how Roberto created it." , he wrote on his official Instagram account.

The series claims that Gómez Bolaños was under great pressure to find a character that would make him stand out, and while in his office he saw a small insect that inspired him . It also portrays Graciela as the person responsible for the distinctive wardrobe, but Florinda denied this version .

"Roberto created Chapulín long before thinking about being an actor . In fact, he offered it to several famous comedians of the time and No one thought it was funny ", he added.

Regarding the name, the actress clarified that Chapulín Colorado was chosen for two reasons (neither of which are presented in the production): because of the red color of the suit and because it reminded Roberto of the classic rhyme that ends children's stories: "Colorín colorado, this story is over." .

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One of the points that generated the most controversy in the series was the insinuation that a pilot program was secretly recorded, and that an executive tried to prevent the project from airing, something that Florinda also denied : "There was never a secretly recorded pilot, nor an 'evil' executive who tried to prevent it from airing. Roberto was a genius... and when he created his famous characters he was already admired and appreciated by the producers and top executives of the television station. ", he said.

The public's response was swift, and although many questioned his intentions in discrediting the program, others supported his exercising his right of reply .

"I love that you speak with facts, and with the gentleman's own memories in hand," "Thank you for telling us your truth, because every story has two parts." "Ma'am, the truth is we are happy with the series, told by the other protagonists", "Every time we see an episode, she will come out telling her truth" , "The lady is too concerned about 'clarifying' stories", are some of the comments that can be read.

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