Chabelo was a great voice actor for Disney, few know it

For decades, Xavier López, known as Chabelo, has been an icon of television and entertainment in Mexico. After his death, the performances and collaborations he made have re-emerged from the ashes as significant as they were. What many don’t know is that he too played a role in the world of film dubbing and, in particular, in some Disney productions.

Chabelo, as he was commonly known, enjoyed great fame, especially for his weekend TV show “En Familia con Chabelo”, a popular culture staple of his time, and with which many generations grew up. But this was not his only project, although it was one of the most important. His talent for emulating a child’s voice, so characteristic of his character, landed him in the big leagues with Disney.

The actor, host and comedian has also worked as a voice actor for one of the most prestigious companies in the world and, last but not least, one of the largest. Chabelo has been invited on a couple of occasions by Disney, to dub the voice of two of their characters. in several films, but, since it was not a participation of his character as such, some have let it go unnoticed.

They are two films in which worked with Disney as a voice actor, and only someone with a very good ear, or a true Xavier López fan, would be able to recognize his voice in the following characters. Can you identify it?

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‘Little chicken’

‘Chicken Little’ is a Disney animated film released in 2005, which tells the story of a little chicken who believes that the sky is falling and he has to warn the city to save them from the disaster. The film features a talented cast of voice actors in its Spanish version, including the iconic Xavier López, better known as Chabelo.

In the movie, lent his voice to the character of Buck Cluck, Chicken Little’s father. Buck is a fun and loving character, but also a little overprotective of his son. Chabelo’s performance in this role was a great addition to the film, as his unique voice and comedic talent gave the character great personality and charisma.

His participation in the voice acting of Chicken Little is just another example of his great talent and versatility as a voice actor. Throughout his career, he has shown a great ability to portray a variety of characters and styles, from children’s animations to drama and thrillers.

‘Coconut’

The film ‘Coco’ is one of the most successful productions of Disney Pixar, released in 2017 and tells the story of a young Mexican musician who travels to the Land of the Dead to find his idol and discover the true meaning of family and life .

The film was highly acclaimed for its authentic cultural portrayal and touching story, and in its Spanish version it features a first-rate voice cast, including the iconic Xavier López, better known as Chabelo.

The actor lent his voice to the police station officer in the underworld. Chabelo’s participation in the dubbing of ‘Coco’ is a further example of his great legacy in the world of dubbing Disney films and cinema in general.

His unique voice and great talent as an actor allowed him to leave an indelible mark on Mexican popular culture and his legacy will continue to be remembered and cherished for many generations.