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Carlos Villagrán (cropped)
Carlos Villagrán Eslava (born 12 January 1944) is a Mexicans, Mexican actor, comedian, and former journalist best known for playing Quico (El Chavo del Ocho)#Quico, Quico in the Televisa sitcom ''El Chavo del Ocho''. Life and career Villagrán started off as a photographer for the Mexico City newspaper ''El Heraldo'', with this position leading him to become friends with screenwriter and future co-star Rubén Aguirre. Aguirre had been hired by Chespirito, Chespirito (Roberto Gómez Bolaños) to play the role of Professor Jirafales in the then upcoming ''El Chavo del Ocho'' television series for Televisa. Aguirre held a party for family and friends at his house to celebrate, and Villagrán impressed him after expanding his cheeks out of proportion during one of the party's comic steps. As a matter of a fact, that movement would later become a trademark of the character he'd play in ''El Chavo.'' Aguirre recommended Villagrán to Chespirito, and - impressed by the photographer - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mexico City
Mexico City is the capital city, capital and List of cities in Mexico, largest city of Mexico, as well as the List of North American cities by population, most populous city in North America. It is one of the most important cultural and financial centers in the world, and is classified as an Globalization and World Cities Research Network, Alpha world city according to the Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC) 2024 ranking. Mexico City is located in the Valley of Mexico within the high Mexican central plateau, at an altitude of . The city has 16 Boroughs of Mexico City, boroughs or , which are in turn divided into List of neighborhoods in Mexico City, neighborhoods or . The 2020 population for the city proper was 9,209,944, with a land area of . According to the most recent definition agreed upon by the federal and state governments, the population of Greater Mexico City is 21,804,515, which makes it the list of largest cities#List, sixth-largest metropolitan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imevisión
The Instituto Mexicano de la Televisión (''Mexican Television Institute''), known commercially as Imevisión after 1985, was a state broadcaster and federal government agency of Mexico. At its height, Imevisión programmed two national networks and additional local stations in Mexico City, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Ciudad Juárez, Guadalajara, Mexicali, Tijuana and Monterrey. As the Mexican government moved toward privatization, and in light of financial sustainability issues, most of Imevisión was sold in 1992 to Grupo Salinas, which came to be known as TV Azteca, Televisión Azteca. The government retained one of Imevisión's local stations, in Mexico City, and converted it into a cultural channel under the auspices of National Council for Culture and Arts, Conaculta. History 1972–83: The government getting into television On March 15, 1972, the federal government expropriated the assets of Mexico City television station XHDF-TV, channel 13, as payment for debts the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a cancer that develops from breast tissue. Signs of breast cancer may include a Breast lump, lump in the breast, a change in breast shape, dimpling of the skin, Milk-rejection sign, milk rejection, fluid coming from the nipple, a newly inverted nipple, or a red or scaly patch of skin. In those with Metastatic breast cancer, distant spread of the disease, there may be bone pain, swollen lymph nodes, shortness of breath, or yellow skin. Risk factors for developing breast cancer include obesity, a Sedentary lifestyle, lack of physical exercise, alcohol consumption, hormone replacement therapy during menopause, ionizing radiation, an early age at Menarche, first menstruation, having children late in life (or not at all), older age, having a prior history of breast cancer, and a family history of breast cancer. About five to ten percent of cases are the result of an inherited genetic predisposition, including BRCA mutation, ''BRCA'' mutations among others. Breast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illegal Immigration
Illegal immigration is the migration of people into a country in violation of that country's immigration laws, or the continuous residence in a country without the legal right to do so. Illegal immigration tends to be financially upward, with migrants moving from poorer to richer countries. Illegal residence in another country creates the risk of detention, deportation, and other imposed sanctions. Asylum seekers who are denied asylum may face impediment to expulsion if the home country refuses to receive the person or if new asylum evidence emerges after the decision. In some cases, these people are considered illegal aliens. In others, they may receive a temporary residence permit, for example regarding the principle of non-refoulement in the International Refugee Convention. The European Court of Human Rights, referring to the European Convention on Human Rights, has shown in a number of indicative judgments that there are enforcement barriers to expulsion to certai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Embassy Of The United States, Mexico City
The Embassy of the United States of America in Mexico City () is the diplomatic mission of United States of America to the United Mexican States. The embassy's chancery is situated on the Paseo de la Reforma, Colonia Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City. Ken Salazar is the current United States Ambassador to Mexico. Building The current chancery building began in 1960 and was completed in 1964 at a cost of US$5 million. At the time, it was the second largest United States embassy building in the world. In 2011, the United States Department of State announced plans to build a new United States embassy in the Nuevo Polanco neighborhood of Mexico City. Estimated price of the new embassy is US$763 million. On February 13, 2018, construction of the new embassy began. The estimated cost is nearly US$1 billion ($943 million); it was expected to be completed in 2022; however, the completion of the new complex has been delayed. Embassy sections The Embassy exercises a number of functions in its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Como Se Tornar O Pior Aluno Da Escola
''Como se Tornar o Pior Aluno da Escola'' (''How to become the worst student in school'') is a 2017 Brazilian comedy film based on the eponymous book by comedian Danilo Gentili. The film was directed by Fabrício Bittar and the screenplay was written by Gentili with collaborations from various other writers. The film received mostly negative reviews following its release, but the performance of the young cast was praised. Synopsis Bernadinho (Bruno Munhoz) and Pedro (Daniel Pimentel) are high school students and face the burden of doing well at school and behaving, while the principal Ademar (Carlos Villagrán) enacts increasingly complex and specific rules. Frustrated, Pedro comes upon a hand-made book with advice on how to cause chaos in school without being caught. Cast *Danilo Gentili as Worst Student *Bruno Munhoz as Bernardo *Daniel Pimentel as Pedro *Carlos Villagrán as Principal Ademar *Joana Fomm as Math teacher *Moacyr Franco as Janitor *Fábio Porchat as Cristia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danilo Gentili
Danilo Gentili Júnior (born 27 September 1979) is a Brazilian comedian, television host, writer, cartoonist, and businessman. He gained national recognition on the TV show '' Custe o Que Custar'' (CQC), aired on the Band network. Gentili then created and hosted '' Agora É Tarde'' (2011–2013), a ''late-night talk show'' on the same network, later moving to the SBT network with talk show '' The Noite com Danilo Gentili'' (2014–present). Gentili is also a partner in two stand-up comedy clubs, has written four books, and has acted in, written and produced films. Early and personal life Gentili was born in Santo André, the youngest son of a housewife and a typewriter technician. He is of Italian descent. His paternal grandfather, Ulderico Gentili, was a church painter who left Italy for São Paulo, Brazil, during World War II. He was raised in the tenements of Parque das Nações neighborhood near Santo André, and later moved to São Paulo. When he was 18, his father ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Guerra De Los Sexos
LA most frequently refers to Los Angeles, the second most populous city in the United States of America. La, LA, or L.A. may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Music *La (musical note), or A, the sixth note *"L.A.", a song by Elliott Smith on ''Figure 8'' (album) * ''L.A.'' (EP), by Teddy Thompson *''L.A. (Light Album)'', a Beach Boys album * "L.A." (Neil Young song), 1973 *The La's, an English rock band *L.A. Reid, a prominent music producer *Yung L.A., a rapper *Lady A, an American country music trio * "L.A." (Amy Macdonald song), 2007 *"La", a song by Australian-Israeli singer-songwriter Old Man River *''La'', a Les Gordon album Other media * l(a, a poem by E. E. Cummings *La (Tarzan), fictional queen of the lost city of Opar (Tarzan) *''Lá'', later known as Lá Nua, an Irish language newspaper *La7, an Italian television channel *LucasArts, an American video game developer and publisher * Liber Annuus, academic journal Business, organizations, and government agenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ana Lilian De La Macorra
Ana Lilian de la Macorra Apéllaniz (born 27 November 1957) is a Mexican psychologist, who worked as a producer and actress in the well-known Mexican sitcoms, ''El Chavo del Ocho'' and ''El Chapulín Colorado'' in the late 1970s until obtaining the permanent role of Paty in 1978 in ''El Chavo''. Early life and career in Televisa De la Macorra was born on November 27, 1957, in Mexico City, DF. Since she was a child, she was fond of animals, books, and music. During de la Macorra's teens, she worked as a nurse, receptionist, and secretary. De la Macorra began working as a production assistant at Televisa after she lost her job while studying at university, and later became editor of the sitcoms El Chavo del Ocho and El Chapulín Colorado. In 1978, Chespirito wrote three episodes with two extra characters, which were Aunt Gloria and her niece Paty. Many actresses came, and Ana Lilian was in charge of casting them. But since none of them managed to look like a little girl, Chesp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horacio Gómez Bolaños
Horacio Victor Gómez Bolaños (28 July 1930 – 21 November 1999) was a Mexican actor and brother of Roberto Gómez Bolaños (Chespirito). On the TV show ''El Chavo'', he played the character Godínez. Although Horacio appeared in many of his brother's productions, he preferred to handle the business aspects. Career Gómez Bolaños did not consider an acting career when he was young. Instead, he went to university to study business and graduated with a degree in business administration. When Chespirito started production of ''El Chavo del Ocho'' and ''El Chapulín Colorado'' in Televisa during 1970, he needed an experienced sales team to look over the marketing side of the productions. Chespirito hired his brother, who was to see, among other things, the sales of products related to his shows, such as toys, clothes and other show related items. Chespirito saw something else in his brother, however, and soon, he convinced Horacio to try it out as an actor. As a result, Horacio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raúl Padilla
Raúl "Chato" Padilla García (17 June 1918 – 3 February 1994) was a Mexican actor, and a member of Chespirito's comedy troupe, famous for his character in ''El Chavo del Ocho'', Jaimito, el cartero ("Jaimito, the Mailman"). Birth Padilla was born 17 June 1918 in Monterrey. Career Padilla joined the show in 1979 following the departure of Ramón Valdés, gradually taking over the sorts of roles Valdés used to play. He also worked on the film ''El Chanfle'', scripted and starred by Chespirito Roberto Mario Gómez Bolaños (21 February 1929 – 28 November 2014), more commonly known by his stage name Chespirito, or "Little William Shakespeare, Shakespeare", was a Mexican actor, comedian, screenwriter, humorist, director, produce .... Padilla's second major character was that of Licenciado Morales, who was in charge of the local police station in ''Los Caquitos.'' Death Raúl died of a heart attack on February 3, 1994, at age 75. His nickname, "Chato", means "pug"; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angelines Fernández
María de los Ángeles Fernández Abad (30 July 1924 – 25 March 1994), known professionally as Angelines Fernández, was a Spanish-born Mexican actress. She is best remembered for playing Doña Clotilde "La Bruja del 71" in the sitcom ''El Chavo del Ocho''. She was an anti-Franco refugee who remained in Mexico (in addition to a brief stint in Cuba) from 1947 until the end of her life. Life and career María de los Ángeles Fernández Abad also known as María de los Angelines Fernández Abad, was born on 30 July, 1924 in Madrid, Spain. She made her acting debut in the musical comedy ''Carlo Monte en Monte Carlo'' in Isabela Garcés' theatre company in Madrid. She flew to Mexico in 1947 in fear for her life due to her support for the Spanish Maquis. During the Spanish Civil War, young Fernández was supportive of the Republican faction. She would remain in Mexico for the rest of her life, except for international tours and a short stint in Cuba during the late 1940s. In 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
