Édgar Vivar — Mexican actor best known for El Chavo del Ocho and El Chapulín Colorado
Édgar Vivar (born 1944) is a Mexican actor and comedian celebrated for his roles Señor Barriga, Ñoño and El Botija on the Chespirito television programs that became staples across Latin America.
Édgar Ángel Vivar Villanueva (born December 28, 1944) is a Mexican actor and comedian whose career is closely tied to the television comedies created by Roberto Gómez Bolaños. Over decades he became widely recognizable for a small set of recurring characters that reached broad audiences across Latin America and Spanish-speaking communities worldwide. His performances blended physical comedy with vivid character work.
Vivar's best-known parts include the rotund, good-natured landlord and father figure often seen in the neighborhood sketches, and a heavyset, amiable criminal who appeared in the superhero parody segments. These characters were staples of family-oriented programs that combined slapstick, simple moral touches and memorable supporting ensembles.
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Notable roles
- Señor Barriga — The landlord who visits the neighborhood and interacts with the children; a recurring presence in the sitcom El Chavo del Ocho.
- Ñoño — The son of Señor Barriga, a childlike and affectionate character who appears in the same neighborhood sketches.
- El Botija — A large, shy henchman-type who features in episodes of the superhero parody El Chapulín Colorado and other Chespirito sketches.
These roles were part of a repertory company of performers who regularly collaborated with Bolaños. Vivar worked alongside actors who portrayed the children's group and neighborhood adults; together they created a stable of recurring situations and comedic rhythms that audiences learned to anticipate and enjoy. His characters often relied on timing, expressive reactions and costume to convey humor.
Beyond television, Vivar's work extended into stage presentations, specials and guest appearances. The shows that made him famous were syndicated and dubbed in many countries, which helped preserve his characters in popular culture long after the original broadcasts. Critics and fans cite the accessibility of the humor and the strength of the ensemble as reasons for the programs’ longevity.
Today Édgar Vivar is remembered as one of the central members of the Chespirito troupe. His portrayals remain a point of reference when discussing classic Latin American television comedy, and his characters continue to appear in retrospectives, reunions and media histories of the era.
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- chespirito.org : Edgar Vivar