Renowned television producer and director Carmen Ochoa has passed away, according to an announcement made Wednesday by the official Grupo Chespirito account on social media.
Ochoa was regarded as one of the most important professionals working behind the scenes of the creations of Roberto Gómez Bolaños, the legendary Chespirito.
“An extraordinary professional, a key player behind the cameras. Producer, director, and dear friend. Thank you, Carmen, for your talent, dedication, and kindness. Your mark will remain forever in our neighborhood,” the group’s official profile wrote, referring to the universe of characters that shaped generations across Latin America.
Right-hand for more than a decade
According to Mexican media, Carmen Ochoa served as Gómez Bolaños’ right-hand for more than 13 years, working directly on the production and direction of some of the most iconic programs in Spanish-language television.
She was behind successes such as El Chavo del 8 and El Chapulín Colorado, productions that crossed borders and remain embedded in popular culture. Her behind-the-scenes work was instrumental in consolidating Chespirito’s distinctive style of humor, combining simple sets, fast-paced scripts, and memorable characters.
Tribute from Edgar Vivar
Actor Edgar Vivar, known for portraying Señor Barriga, Ñoño, and Botija in Chespirito’s productions, also paid tribute on social media. He shared a photo from the last breakfast he had with the producer and posted an emotional message.
“May the memory of our pleasant conversations never fade. I will miss you, Carmelita. So many memories from when you were Chespirito’s producer,” the actor wrote.
Legacy in Latin American television
Although she was not always in front of the camera, Carmen Ochoa was a fundamental part of the creative machinery that turned Chespirito into a cultural phenomenon. Her work helped structure productions that marked generations in Mexico, Brazil, and several other Latin American countries.
With her passing, the universe created by Roberto Gómez Bolaños loses one of its main forces behind the scenes — someone whose contribution was decisive in transforming simple stories set in a neighborhood or starring a clumsy hero into timeless television classics.
Lamentamos profundamente la partida de Carmen Ochoa 🤍
Una profesional extraordinaria, pieza clave detrás de cámaras. Productora, directora y gran amiga.
Gracias, Carmen, por tu talento, tu entrega y tu calidez. Tu huella queda para siempre en nuestra vecindad. Q.E.P.D. pic.twitter.com/hmmDPSzlvK
— Chespirito (@GrupoChespirito) February 25, 2026
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