Omar Chaparro facts for kids
Omar Rafael Chaparro Alvidrez is a famous Mexican actor, comedian, TV host, and singer. He was born on November 26, 1974, in Chihuahua, Mexico. Omar is known for his funny characters and energetic performances. He has been entertaining audiences since 1992.
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Meet Omar Chaparro
Omar Chaparro is a very talented person who can do many things. He makes people laugh as a comedian and actor. He also hosts popular TV shows and sings. He is married to Lucy Ruiz de la Peña, and they have three children.
Omar's Early Life and Career
Omar Chaparro started his career in television in 1992. One of his first roles was on the children's show Plaza Sésamo, which is the Mexican version of Sesame Street. This early experience helped him learn how to perform for an audience.
He became well-known for his comedy sketches and characters. He often appeared on shows where he would make people laugh with his unique humor.
Omar's Work in Movies
Omar Chaparro has acted in many movies, both in Mexico and Hollywood. He often plays funny or charming characters.
Popular Film Roles
- In 2013, he starred in Pulling Strings. He played a character named Canicas.
- He was in the 2016 movie No Manches Frida as Ezequiel "Zequi" Alcántara. This movie was very popular, and he returned for the sequel, No Manches Frida 2, in 2019.
- In 2017, he voiced the main character in the animated film Condorito: la película.
- He also appeared in the Hollywood movie Overboard in 2018.
- In 2019, he had a role in Detective Pikachu.
- More recently, in 2022, he was in the film Blackout.
Omar's Television Shows
Besides movies, Omar Chaparro has had a big career in television. He is famous for hosting many popular shows.
Hosting and Comedy Shows
- From 2004 to 2006, he hosted a show called No manches.
- He was also a host for Sabadazo from 2010 to 2016. This was a very popular Saturday show.
- Omar has hosted the Mexican version of the reality competition show ¿Quién es la máscara? (The Masked Singer). He hosted seasons one, two, and four.
- In 2019, he hosted ¡Nailed it! México, a baking competition show.
- Most recently, in 2024, he hosted Love is Blind: Mexico.
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See also
In Spanish: Omar Chaparro para niños