Eduardo Manzano Dies at 87: Los Polivoces Legend, Biography & Legacy
Mexican comedian Eduardo Manzano, member of Los Polivoces and star of Una Familia de Diez, has passed away at 87. Read his full life story, career highlights, iconic characters, family tribute, and legacy in comedy.
Eduardo Manzano was one of the most loved comedian in Mexico and famous member of the legendary duo “Los Polivoces”. He pass away at age 87, and fans from Mexico, USA and all Spanish speaking world are feeling very sad. His family and son confirm the news and share emotional message about his life and legacy.
Who Was Eduardo Manzano
Eduardo Eugenio Manzano Balderas was born in Mexico City on July 18, 1938. In starting, he study in National Polytechnic Institute (IPN), but when institute go on strike, his life change direction and he enter in comedy world. This moment basically open the door for his whole career.
His first big opportunity come with a TV show call “La Hora de los Imitadores” (The Hour of the Imitators). On this show he start practicing stage presence, timing and characters. There he meet Enrique Cuenca, and both together create the comedy duo “Los Polivoces”, which later become super popular in Mexico and latino homes in US.
Rise of Los Polivoces
In 1960s, Los Polivoces first start performing in theater. After that they move to television and their fame grow very fast. They have two main TV programs that make them legends:
- Los Polivoces (1971 – 1973)
- El Show de Los Polivoces (1973 – 1976)
From this shows, many iconic characters are born, like Agallón Mafafas, Gordolfo Gelatino, Don Teofilito, and the funny “Wash and Wear” guy. This characters stay in mexican pop culture for decades, and even today clips and memes keep going around online, also between US latino audience.
In the mid 1970s, the duo separate because of internal problems and differences. Still, before Enrique Cuenca pass away in 2000, both comedians reconcile, showing that their friendship and history was bigger than the conflicts.
Success With “Una Familia de Diez”
In 2007, when many people already call him TV legend, Eduardo Manzano get new generation of fans with the Televisa comedy series “Una Familia de Diez”. In this show he play Don Arnoldo López, the funny grandfather who always make trouble and situations for his son Plácido, played by Jorge Ortiz de Pinedo.
Jorge Ortiz de Pinedo share on Instagram that he spend around 15 years working with Eduardo Manzano, in theater, tours all around Mexico and on TV. According to him, all colleagues are now in mourning, and the weekend episodes of “Tú Crees” and “Una Familia de Diez” are dedicate specially in his honor with lot of respect and love.
Eduardo Manzano appear in all 12 seasons of Una Familia de Diez. In the last years his screen time was little bit less because his health was not same strong like before, but everytime he appear, audience still feel same affection and nostalgia.
Family Message and Cause of Death
The first news about his passing was share by his son, Lalo Manzano, on social media. In the emotional message he say that, “today the stage of life has fallen” and that his father was beloved by thousands of people and admired by everybody who know him personally.
The family describe him as an extraordinary man, intelligent, kind and with a heart as big as his talent. They also say his real legacy is not only on the TV stages and theaters he light up, but inside the people
whose life he touch with his humor and positive energy.
The exact medical reason for his death has not been share public by the family. Media reports only confirm that he pass away at 87 years old, and out of respect for the family privacy, no more details are given.
Eduardo Manzano’s Impact on Comedy
Eduardo Manzano help change mexican comedy and also influence spanish language humor in general. Many modern comedians from Mexico and US latino community grow up watching Los Polivoces and later Una Familia de Diez. His style mix physical comedy, strong characters and social observation in a way that simple people can understand and laugh.
His characters, especially from Los Polivoces, become part of everyday culture. Jokes and phrases from the show still get repeat in homes, on social media and in memes. This show how strong and long lasting
his work really is.
Legacy for Future Generations
For older fans, Eduardo Manzano represent childhood memories and family time in front of TV. For younger audience, especially many spanish speakers in the United States, he is the funny grandpa from
Una Familia de Diez whose clips appear on YouTube, TikTok and Facebook.
With career that go across decades, he prove that comedy can stay fresh when it is based on human truth: family problems, financial struggles, misunderstandings and love between relatives. His work remind us that even in hard times, laughing together is powerful.
Final Goodbye to Eduardo Manzano
Today, fans in Mexico, USA and many other countries say goodbye to Eduardo Manzano, but his art is not going anywhere. The episodes, sketches and characters he create will keep playing on TV, streaming and online platforms, making new viewers laugh.
His family say, “Today the world gives you a standing ovation once again,” and this line really explain how big his impact was. Every time somebody watch one of his scenes and smile, a small piece of his spirit is still alive.
Rest in peace, Eduardo Manzano. Your comedy, your characters and your big heart will stay in memory of people for long, long time.
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