Angelines Fernández
Spanish-Mexican actress, 'La Chimolera'
Born
July 9th, 1922
102 years ago
Died
March 25th, 1994
31 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Mexico
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An actress, prominent in the Mexican film and television industry, starred in 'El Chavo del 8' as Doña Cleotilde, nicknamed 'La Chilindrina'. Participated in numerous telenovelas and films throughout the 20th century. Contributed to the enduring popularity of comedy in Mexican culture and became an icon for her role in classic children's programming. Continued to work until her passing in the mid-1990s, maintaining a loyal fan base.
Played Doña Cleotilde in 'El Chavo del 8'
Appeared in several telenovelas
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