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Florinda Meza
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Meza in May 2019
Born
Florinda Meza García

(1949-02-08) 8 February 1949 (age 76)
Juchipila, Zacatecas, Mexico
Occupation
  • Actress
  • television producer
  • screenwriter
Years active 1969–present
Notable work
Doña Florinda in El Chavo del Ocho
Spouse(s)
(m. 2004; died 2014)

Florinda Meza García, born on February 8, 1949, is a talented Mexican actress, comedian, TV producer, and writer. She is famous for playing beloved characters like Doña Florinda and Popis in the classic TV show El Chavo del Ocho. She also played La Chimoltrufia in Chespirito and had many roles in El Chapulín Colorado.

Early Life and Famous Roles

Florinda Meza was born in Juchipila, Zacatecas, Mexico. She started her acting career and soon joined the cast of a very popular TV show.

She was chosen by Roberto Gómez Bolaños to play Doña Florinda in the TV show El Chavo del Ocho. This show became a huge hit all over the world. She also played La Popis in the same show.

El Chavo del Ocho aired from 1973 to 1980. During this time, Florinda Meza and Roberto Gómez Bolaños started a long-lasting relationship.

More Characters and Shows

Florinda Meza also played other memorable characters. In the Chespirito TV series, she was known as La Chimoltrufia. This character was the wife of "Botija," played by Édgar Vivar.

She also had important roles in Chespirito's other main show, El Chapulín Colorado. After the Chespirito series ended in 1995, Florinda and Roberto toured a lot. They got married in 2004 after being together for 27 years.

Florinda Meza also worked in movies. She produced several telenovelas (TV soap operas) like La Dueña and Alguna Vez Tendremos Alas. She also acted in Milagro y Magia.

Florinda Meza's Work in Film and TV

Florinda Meza has been part of many movies and television shows. She has worked as an actress and also as a producer.

As an Actress

She has acted in several films and TV series.

Movies

Films
Year Title Role Notes
1979 El chanfle Tere Her first movie
1982 El chanfle II Tere
1983 Don ratón y don ratero Aftadolfa
1984 Charrito Hija del Sheriff
1988 Música de viento Valentina
2019 Dulce familia Verónica

Television Shows

Television
Year Title Role Notes
1970 Chespirito Doña Florinda Main role
1972–1980 El Chavo del Ocho Doña Florinda / La Popis Main role
1973–1979 El Chapulín Colorado Novia / Esposa / La Popis
1973 La tierra
1974 Mundo de juguete
1979 La chicharra Cándida Episode: "Llegó el play boy Narciso Fajardo"
1980–1995 Chespirito Doña Florinda / Cándida / Enfermera Main role
1991 Milagro y magia Elisa Main role

As a Producer

Florinda Meza has also worked behind the scenes as a producer for TV shows.

Year Title Notes
1985 María de nadie
1995 La dueña Executive producer
1997 Alguna vez tendremos alas Executive producer

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Florinda Meza para niños

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