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Carlos Villagrán has surprised his followers by sharing an unpublished photograph on his social networks, some time ago, where he looks young. In the image, taken in 1964, the actor looks in his youth, long before playing ‘ Kiko’ in the iconic Mexican program El Chavo del 8 .
In the photograph, Villagrán, barely 20 years old, looks like a soap opera heartthrob. The black and white portrait shows him sitting half-length, radiating confidence and youth. The image captures a moment in his life when he was full of aspirations, without imagining the enormous success he would achieve years later as part of the cast of El Chavo del 8 .
With the title “Unpublished photo, from 1964” , the actor recalled this period prior to his rise to fame. This nostalgic gesture has moved his admirers, who appreciate this approach to the beginnings of his artistic career.
This is what young Carlos Villagran looked like
Renowned actor Carlos Villagrán, famous for his role as ‘Kiko’ in El Chavo del 8 , has captivated his followers by sharing images that reflect different stages of his life. He published previously unpublished photographs that go back to his childhood, generating nostalgia among his admirers.
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Carlos Villagrán Eslava , born in Querétaro, Mexico, in 1944, has left an indelible mark on comedy. Throughout his career, he stood out not only as a comedian, but also as a lover of photography, a passion that he has reflected in various publications.
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At 79, Villagrán remains connected to his audience, sharing details of his personal and professional life. His career includes successes in Mexico and Venezuela, consolidating him as an iconic figure in Latin American television.
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Carlos Villagran’s career
The early years of Carlos Villagrán’s career were marked by a process of learning and experimentation. According to his biography, in 1967 he began as a photojournalist at El Heraldo de México , where he covered the 1968 Olympic Games. During this stage, he frequented the facilities of Telesistema Mexicano, which allowed him to get closer to the world of television.
With a great passion for comedy and acting, Villagrán began to collaborate with entertainment figures such as Gaspar Henaine ‘Capulina’, Los Polivoces and Enrique Guzmán. These artists invited him to participate in their programs as an extra, which gave him valuable experiences in the television field.
His presence in Mexican comedy was consolidated with appearances in programs such as El Club de los Millonarios (1968) and El Club de Shory . However, it was in 1973 when Roberto Gómez Bolaños called him to play ‘Kiko’ in El Chavo del 8 , a role that catapulted him to fame and made him a television icon.
