Federrico facts for kids
Federrico was a funny TV show from Venezuela that first aired in 1982. It was a sitcom, which means a "situation comedy" – a show with funny stories about everyday life. The main stars were Carlos Villagrán, Ramón Valdés, Simón García, Maribel Ponte, and Nancy Soto.
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About the Show
Federrico was very popular and even got a spin-off show in 1983 called Las nuevas aventuras de Federrico (which means "The new adventures of Federrico").
The Story
The show had a simple and fun story. Federrico often found himself in funny situations at school or with his friends. He sometimes drove his neighbor, Don Moncho, and his mother, Doña Carlota, a little crazy! Federrico also had a crush on his kind and beautiful teacher.
Meet the Characters
The show featured a small group of memorable characters who made the stories fun.
Federrico
Played by Carlos Villagrán, Federrico was the main character. He was a mischievous but lovable boy. His character was very similar to Quico, a famous character Villagrán played in another show called El Chavo. The only difference was his name.
Don Moncho
Played by Ramón Valdés, Don Moncho was Federrico's neighbor. His character was also very much like Don Ramón from El Chavo. Don Moncho often got annoyed by Federrico's antics, but he cared about him.
Other Friends and Family
The show also featured Federrico's mother, Doña Carlota, and his teacher, who was a very important person in his life. Other friends joined Federrico in his daily adventures, making each episode unique.
How the Show Was Made
The show was created in 1982 in Venezuela. Carlos Villagrán and Ramón Valdés had both worked together before on the very popular Mexican show El Chavo. Because of some disagreements about character rights, Villagrán changed his character's name from Quico to Federrico for this new show. This was a common situation for other actors from El Chavo as well.
New Adventures!
After the success of Federrico, a new series was made in 1983. It was called Las nuevas aventuras de Federrico. This show continued the funny stories of Federrico and his friends, bringing more laughter to viewers.
