- Carlos Espejel
Carlos Espejel Leguizano (born
April 21 1972 ) is a Mexican telenovela actor andcomedian , best known for his roles as "Chiquidrácula" (1982-1987) and "Carlinflas" (1982-2006)Espejel started his artistic career at an early age. In 1981 started acting in the show "Alegrías de Mediodía".In 1982 the kids show "Chiquilladas" was first aired, and Espejel played his most know roles as:
*Chiquidrácula:A vampire-kid who always manages to get in trouble. His common phrase is "Les va a dar mucho meyo" ("meyo" referring to «miedo») (You are going to be "afraid")
*Carlinflas:A parody as a kid of great Mexican comedianCantinflas . The name "Carlinflas" is obviously derived from his real name, Carlos. This character was still played by him until 2006 in the show "El Privilegio de Mandar " despite "Chiquilladas" ended in 1987He has appeared in many
telenovela s (soap operas) like "Quinceañera" (Fifteen years teenager), "Amor en Silencio" (Love in silence), "Morir Para Vivir" (Dying to Live) and "Vivo Por Elena" (I live because of Elena)In May 2004 he entered the
reality show Big Brother VIP 3 but he was eliminated near the final. Soon after he participated on the TV show "Día de Perros: el peor día de tu vida" (the worst day of your life)He began acting in "La Parodia" for "El Privilegio de Mandar" parody in 2004 and remained all the show until its end in
July 9 2006 . He also provides thevoiceover for Sid in Spanish, in computer animated feature Ice Age.
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