Photos: Reproduction X @ForumChaves
Carlos Villagrán moved fans of “El Chavo Del Ocho” after making an appearance as the character Kiko, despite announcing his retirement in 2023.
The Mexican actor appeared dressed as the iconic character from the 70s series in a show at the Mega Circo in Lima, the capital of Peru.
Villagrán’s appearance was recorded in several videos on X, formerly Twitter, and on TikTok, showing him in Kiko’s costume, making jokes, and dancing for the audience.
According to Infobae, Villagrán celebrated his return to the stage by saying, “I’m happy to be back in Lima. And if I’m coming back to Peru, it’s because the Peruvians love me and are asking me to return.”
Many fans were moved by the actor’s return and expressed their affection for Villagrán on social media.
“It’s a privilege to see such an icon still on stage,” wrote a Peruvian user on TikTok. According to reports, he performed for about two hours.
At 81 years old, Carlos Villagrán performed again this week as Kiko in Peru. A recording of his appearance at a circus in the country: pic.twitter.com/CQGl8LlTa4
— Fórum Chaves (@ForumChaves) July 28, 2025
Photos: X @ForumChaves. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
