Florinda Meza facts for kids
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Florinda Meza
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Meza in May 2019
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Florinda Meza García
8 February 1949 |
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| Years active | 1969–present |
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Doña Florinda in El Chavo del Ocho |
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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.
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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
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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 |
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| 1985 | María de nadie | |
| 1995 | La dueña | Executive producer |
| 1997 | Alguna vez tendremos alas | Executive producer |
See also
In Spanish: Florinda Meza para niños
