Maricarmen vela, Actress Knownโค for ‘El Chavo del 8‘ and Extensive โMexican Television Career, Dies
Maricarmen Vela, a Spanish-born actressโข who found fame and a decades-long career in Mexico, โฃhas died. She was 86.Vela was widely recognized for โฃher roleโ as ‘gloria’ in the iconic television โคseries El Chavo del 8, and appeared in numerous โฃfilms and telenovelas โthroughout her career.
Born in โคValencia, spain, on November 9, 1937, Vela became a naturalized Mexican citizen in 1964. Her talent led her to work โin television commercials, films, and soap operas, beginning with โฃa debut in the film I Saw It on TV. She shared the screen with some of Mexico’s most celebrated actors, including Pedro Infante, Tin Tan, Cantinflas, Rosita โขQuintana, Silvia Pinal, and Arturo de Cรณrdova.
vela’s extensive filmography includes notable roles in Quinceaรฑera,โ Single Dad, Clarissa, simply Maria, Woman, Real life Cases, Ties of Love, Abyss of Passion, and My Heart โIs Yours. Her portrayal of ‘Gloria,’ the aunt of ‘Paty’ in El Chavo del 8, remains one of her most memorable performances, cementing her placeโฃ in โthe hearts of audiences across Latinโข America.
As of thisโฃ reporting, โขno โofficial statements have been released โขby Vela’s family regarding the cause of โคdeath or funeral arrangements.
