It was Pepito, the unforgettable boy and friend who appeared in Chabelo’s films

The two Mexican film icons that many generations enjoyed as children are now together. Xavier Lopez, better known in show business as Chabelo, passed away on March 25, 2023, according to his family through his social media, the Mexican TV star accompanies his unforgettable friend Martín Ramos, the unforgettable child who appeared in his films.

Despite ‘In the family with Chabelo‘ is the most remembered program in the career of the pilot and of the actor, there are other productions that will never be forgotten, and that are important in his career, but, above all, who will not be forgotten, is Martín Ramos, the actor known in Mexico as “Pepito”, a name he has acquired in an infinite number of films in which he has been able to share the screen with Chabelo. But who was really Pepito?

Also known as “Pepito”, he was a Mexican actor who achieved great popularity for his participation children’s film alongside the famous TV presenter Xavier López “Chabelo”the filmography in which both appear is unforgettable, because with their follies, adventures and misadventures, they have entertained dozens of generations on television.

He was born on February 22, 1948 in Mexico City and began his artistic career at an early age, making his film debut in 1959 with the film “love your neighbor“. From that moment on, he participated in a number of films, mainly in the comedy genre, in which his talent for humor and childish acting stood out.

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Pepito and Chabelo first performed together in 1968

But, it wasn’t until 1968, “Pepito” participated for the first time together with Chabelo in the film “Two spoiled servants”. From that moment on, they formed a comedy duo that became a hit in the Mexican film industry, starring together in more than 30 films over the years and which remain in the world’s memory now that both are dead.

In addition to his work in cinema, Martín Ramos has also participated in television and theater programs. He temporarily retired from media in the 1970s to pursue his education and family, but returned to acting in the 1990s.

Unfortunately, Martín Ramos passed away on September 29, 2001, at 53, due to a heart attack. However, his legacy in the history of cinema and television in Mexico continues to be remembered and cherished for several generations.

The death of “Pepito” follows that of Chabelo 22 years later, The TV host passed away on March 25, 2023, his family said, the death was due to abdominal complications. While actors, drivers, friends, family and the media regret his departure. Now, Pepito and Chabelo will follow a new adventure. Until we meet again!

Popular films of Pepito and Chabelo

Here I share a list of some of the film in which Martín Ramos “Pepito” and Chabelo appeared together:

• Two Spoiled Servants (1968)
• A Pair of Thieves (1969)
• Here Come the Freeloaders (1970)
• The Freeloaders Are Back (1970)
• King Solomon’s Treasure (1978)
• The War of the Pies (1985)
• Chabelo and Pepito Against the Monsters (1973)
• Detectives Chabelo and Pepito (1974)

These are just some of the films that have been immortalized in the history of Mexican cinema and which include the performance of Pepito and Chabelo, remembered as great friends in their films that we keep in our souls.