Xavier López Rodrguez, better known by his stage name Chabelo, was a Mexican actor, comedian, television host, and singer of children’s music who lived from 17 February 1935 until 25 March 2023.

Together with his work in television, Chabelo also performed on stage and released more than thirty CDs of music.

La Cuchufleta, La Güereja Quiere Más, and En Family con Chabelo, the latter of which aired on Televisa’s Channel de las Estrellas every Sunday morning, were among the programs he created.

It was mostly for children, ran for 47 years, and featured contests with viewers, giveaways, and games.

Program completion was on December 20, 2015. He was one of the last living actors from the Golden Period of Mexican cinema at the time of his passing.

Before returning to Mexico and settling in León, Guanajuato, the family had Xavier López on February 17, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois.

López enlisted in the US Army during the Korean War and served on a base in California before going back to Mexico.

López started studying medicine after finishing his military with the intention of becoming a doctor. He started working as an assistant for the Televisa television network while still in school and occasionally stood in for other performers, which helped him get the role of Chabelo.

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When Xavier López encountered “Panseco y Gamboa,” a well-known acting duo, his career truly took off.

Both Panseco and Gamboa (Ramiro) had radio and television jobs. These two were well-known in Mexico and they instructed Chabelo in the fundamentals of the TV industry.

Xavier López went all throughout North and South America as the Pepsi Cola spokesperson while playing his “Chabelo” role.

He was unable to find work after the deal was signed because of his close ties to the Pepsi company. He ended up travelling the Country with Tongolele for six months after being recruited for a gig in New York City at a tenth of his normal rate.

He secured a return to TV for a half-hour daily show after the tour. Moreover, he played “Panchito” in the Cantinflas movie El Extra (1962).

In order for parents and kids to participate and enjoy these mornings together, Lopez had the idea to put on a performance. The popular Latin American program En Familia con Chabelo (In Family with Chabelo) features games, contests, and giveaways. Lopez hosts the program while posing as Chabelo, a little child.

The program received a Guinness World Record on December 30, 2012, for its 44 years of uninterrupted airing. After playing the Chabelo role for more than 57 years, Xavier López was given another Guinness World Record.

Children and their parents engage in this program, and Chabelo communicates with them and encourages them to enter several competitions.

There is a renowned competition called the Catafixia at the conclusion of the program.

Xavier Lopez Chabelo net worth: How much did he worth?

Xavier Lopez Chabelo estimated net worth before passing away was $5 million. His acting and comic professions are what brought him success. He was known for his work on “En Family with Chabelo,” the longest-running TV program in Mexico.

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