Evita Muñoz 'Chachita'

Acting

Evita Muñoz 'Chachita'

Born November 26, 1936 · Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico

Died August 23, 2016 · aged 79

Eva María Muñoz Ruíz[a] (November 26, 1936 – August 23, 2016), known professionally as Evita Muñoz "Chachita", was a Mexican actress and comedian. Her professional career began in 1941, when she was only four years old, and she continued performing through, and contributing to, the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. Muñoz was still four years old when she played the character Chachita in her second fil…

Known For

Romancing the StoneRomancing the Stone · 1984
Romancing the Stone
6.81984
MovieRomanceComedy
Though she can spin wild tales of passionate romance, novelist Joan Wilder has no life of her own. Then one day adventure comes her way in the form of a mysterious package. It turns out that the parcel is the ransom she'll need to free her abducted sister, so Joan flies to South America to hand it over. But she gets on the wrong bus and winds up hopelessly stranded in the jungle.
Mi niño, mi caballo y yoMi niño, mi caballo y yo · 1959
Mi niño, mi caballo y yo
6.01959
MovieComedyDrama
Nun tries to heal the relationship between a six-year-old boy and his estranged father.
El secreto del sacerdoteEl secreto del sacerdote · 1941
El secreto del sacerdote
6.01941
MovieDrama
Three boys grow up to be a priest, a military commander and the town mayor.
Padre nuestroPadre nuestro · 1953
Padre nuestro
6.21953
MovieFamilyDrama
Pops is dismissed from his banking job for embezzlement, and his family have to adjust to a more modest lifestyle.
Mimí DerbaMimí Derba · 2000
Mimí Derba
2000
MovieDocumentary
Mimí Derba is a documentary about one of the pioneers in acting and film production in México. In 1917, along with photographer Enrique Rosas, she founded one of the first film production companies: Azteca Films. Alejandra Moya captures a brief glimpse into the first Mexican female director.
This was Pedro InfanteThis was Pedro Infante · 1963
This was Pedro Infante
6.81963
MovieDocumentaryMusic
The life of Pedro Infante, with scenes from his best films and the chaos that his tragic death caused in the public.
The Man That Pleases MeThe Man That Pleases Me · 1958
The Man That Pleases Me
5.81958
Movie
A man facing bankruptcy and ruin rehearses a couple of scenarios relating to suicide, until his family convinces him he's worth more alive than dead.
Hermelinda LindaHermelinda Linda · 1984
Hermelinda Linda
6.91984
MovieActionFantasy
Live action feature based on the Mexican comic about the exploits of a witch living in the outskirts of 'Bondojia', when a ruthless small time politician tries to steal their land in order to build a luxurious condo.

Movies

Romancing the StoneRomancing the Stone · 1984
Romancing the Stone
6.81984
MovieRomanceComedy
Though she can spin wild tales of passionate romance, novelist Joan Wilder has no life of her own. Then one day adventure comes her way in the form of a mysterious package. It turns out that the parcel is the ransom she'll need to free her abducted sister, so Joan flies to South America to hand it over. But she gets on the wrong bus and winds up hopelessly stranded in the jungle.
Mi niño, mi caballo y yoMi niño, mi caballo y yo · 1959
Mi niño, mi caballo y yo
6.01959
MovieComedyDrama
Nun tries to heal the relationship between a six-year-old boy and his estranged father.
El secreto del sacerdoteEl secreto del sacerdote · 1941
El secreto del sacerdote
6.01941
MovieDrama
Three boys grow up to be a priest, a military commander and the town mayor.
Padre nuestroPadre nuestro · 1953
Padre nuestro
6.21953
MovieFamilyDrama
Pops is dismissed from his banking job for embezzlement, and his family have to adjust to a more modest lifestyle.
Mimí DerbaMimí Derba · 2000
Mimí Derba
2000
MovieDocumentary
Mimí Derba is a documentary about one of the pioneers in acting and film production in México. In 1917, along with photographer Enrique Rosas, she founded one of the first film production companies: Azteca Films. Alejandra Moya captures a brief glimpse into the first Mexican female director.
This was Pedro InfanteThis was Pedro Infante · 1963
This was Pedro Infante
6.81963
MovieDocumentaryMusic
The life of Pedro Infante, with scenes from his best films and the chaos that his tragic death caused in the public.
The Man That Pleases MeThe Man That Pleases Me · 1958
The Man That Pleases Me
5.81958
Movie
A man facing bankruptcy and ruin rehearses a couple of scenarios relating to suicide, until his family convinces him he's worth more alive than dead.
Hermelinda LindaHermelinda Linda · 1984
Hermelinda Linda
6.91984
MovieActionFantasy
Live action feature based on the Mexican comic about the exploits of a witch living in the outskirts of 'Bondojia', when a ruthless small time politician tries to steal their land in order to build a luxurious condo.
We the PoorWe the Poor · 1948
We the Poor
8.11948
MovieDrama
Carpenter Pepe El Toro lives peacefully with his daughter Chachita in an impoverished Mexico City neighborhood. He pursues a romance with the pretty Celia, but tragedy comes knocking on his door when he is falsely accused of having perpetrated a felony.
La Hija De La OtraLa Hija De La Otra · 1951
La Hija De La Otra
5.71951
Movie
Husband and wife raise hubby's extra-marital child when the birth mother rejects it.
Agente 0013 - Hermelinda Linda 2Agente 0013 - Hermelinda Linda 2 · 1986
Agente 0013 - Hermelinda Linda 2
4.01986
MovieComedy
A sophisticated device falls into Hermelinda's hands and when the Soviets and Arabs try to retrieve it, an international witchcraft war breaks out.
Las dos huerfanitasLas dos huerfanitas · 1950
Las dos huerfanitas
6.31950
Movie
Two young girls escape from an orphanage to go look for their mommies.
La pequeña madrecitaLa pequeña madrecita · 1944
La pequeña madrecita
5.71944
Movie
Little girl develops her maternal instincts with dolls and with an infant cousin while family tragedies erupt over and over again around her.
El BarrenderoEl Barrendero · 1982
El Barrendero
7.51982
MovieComedy
A cheerful sweeper collects garbage dancing, and the maids of the neighborhood get jealous because he invites another woman out.
You the RichYou the Rich · 1948
You the Rich
7.71948
MovieDramaComedy
Pepe el Toro is married to Celia la Chorreada and they have two children.
Los humilladosLos humillados · 1984
Los humillados
6.31984
MovieDramaComedy
Pepe El ToroPepe El Toro · 1953
Pepe El Toro
6.51953
MovieDrama
The simple life and the values ​​of loyalty and solidarity of the poor people in the environment of professional boxing, is the plot of this film, where Pepe el Toro shows the effort and tragedies that are experienced in this profession.
Yo vendo unos ojos negrosYo vendo unos ojos negros · 1948
Yo vendo unos ojos negros
6.51948
MovieDrama
When her father dies, the young protagonist must endure the injustices of her stepmother. Her life changes when Uncle Carlos appears, a generous man who suffers from blindness and who falls in love with the village teacher, who ardently corresponds to him.
Serafín: La PelículaSerafín: La Película · 2001
Serafín: La Película
5.82001
MovieComedyFamily
Serafín is a small, kind guardian angel who protects a group of children called “the gang.” Together, they will embark on an adventure with strange characters and face the evil Lucio, who is now accompanied by his girlfriend, Flama.
¡El que no corre... vuela!¡El que no corre... vuela! · 1982
¡El que no corre... vuela!
8.11982
MovieAdventureComedy
After mistakenly going to jail, Maria makes friends with a woman whose kids live in the streets and Maria gets the idea to help them.
Dos machos que ladran no muerdenDos machos que ladran no muerden · 1988
Dos machos que ladran no muerden
4.71988
MovieComedy
Constancio has to leave his wife and son because they're making him crazy. He leaves his fortune behind and falls in love with another woman.
En el camino andamosEn el camino andamos · 1983
En el camino andamos
4.81983
Movie
Practical-joking bromance between two motorcycle cops, designed as a next-gen sequel to A Toda Maquina (1953).
This Was Pancho Villa: First chapterThis Was Pancho Villa: First chapter · 1957
This Was Pancho Villa: First chapter
7.21957
MovieComedyWar
The disembodied head of Pancho Villa, kept in a glass jar in a research institute, is the narrator of several short stories from his own life, stories that might or might not have happened but are the stuff of legend.
Unethical BehaviourUnethical Behaviour · 1970
Unethical Behaviour
4.61970
MovieDrama
A family in extreme poverty is forced to make a series of sacrifices in order to survive.

TV Shows

ColumboColumbo · 1971
Columbo
8.11971
SeriesCrimeDrama
Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all evidence needed for indictment. His formidable eye for detail and meticulously dedicated approach often become clear to the killer only late in the storyline.
Alma RebeldeAlma Rebelde · 1999
Alma Rebelde
6.91999
SeriesDrama
Alma Rebelde is a 1999 Mexican telenovela, starring Lisette Morelos, Eduardo Verástegui and the late Edgar Ponce. It was produced by Televisa. This telenovela contained 90 episodes.
Don't Mess with the AngelDon't Mess with the Angel · 2008
Don't Mess with the Angel
7.52008
SeriesDrama
When Marichuy was born, her mother—believing she was on the verge of death—handed her over to a priest, who took her to an orphanage. At the age of fourteen, Marichuy ran away from the institution and began wandering from place to place, scraping together a living however she could. Years later, she was attacked by a drunkard; the incident left her harboring resentment toward men and plagued by harrowing nightmares.
Contra viento y mareaContra viento y marea · 2005
Contra viento y marea
7.22005
SeriesDrama
Contra viento y marea is a Mexican telenovela aired from April 25 until November 4, 2005. This was also the last acting role of Beatriz Sheridan, who died in 2006 of a heart attack.
Mundo de JugueteMundo de Juguete · 1974
Mundo de Juguete
9.01974
SeriesDrama
Mundo de Juguete is a telenovela produced in Mexico by Televisa in 1974. It is a remake of telenovela Papá Corazón. This telenovela holds the record for having the second longest run ever for a Latin American telenovela, with a total of 605 episodes. Most telenovelas run for an average of six to eight months; the shortest ones run about four months, and the longest up to a year. Many "Mundo de Juguete" fans believe that either all or some of the tapes and film from the telenovela were lost when Televisa collapsed during the 1985 earthquake. Televisa has been secretive regarding which tapes were lost during that earthquake, so there is no way of confirming this. However, such claims can be disputed, considering that the Telenovela has been repeated on television several times after 1985. During the nineties, it was repeated on Mexico City Canal 9. For a period of time, it was also shown on Unicable or on Telenovelas Televisa remade the telenovela in 2000, and called it "Carita de Angel".
Bendita MentiraBendita Mentira · 1996
Bendita Mentira
5.01996
SeriesDrama
Bendita Mentira is a Mexican telenovela produced by Jorge Lozano Soriano for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from August 5 to December 6, 1996. It is based on the radio serial La madrastra, created by Inés Rodena, and was adapted for television by Celia Alonso and Andrea Ordóñez. The story follows Esperanza, a humble housekeeper who works for the wealthy de la Mora family. Unknown to everyone, Diego—the young man who despises her—is actually her biological son, having been raised to believe the de la Mora family are his true parents. As long-hidden secrets begin to surface, Esperanza must confront prejudice, betrayal, and painful truths while fighting to reunite her family and find happiness.
Ángeles sin paraísoÁngeles sin paraíso · 1992
Ángeles sin paraíso
9.01992
SeriesFamily
Ángeles sin paraíso is a Mexican children's telenovela produced by Pedro Damián for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from November 9, 1992, to January 29, 1993. Created by Lorena Salazar and Eduardo Quiroga, the telenovela stars Anahí and Felipe Colombo as the child protagonists and is remembered as one of Televisa's early children's telenovelas. The story follows siblings Claudia and Andrés, who are separated from their mother and forced to live under the care of their cruel aunt, Aurora Sombría. Trapped in an isolated mansion where they endure abuse and fear, the children find hope through the kindness of those around them and set out on a journey to reunite with their mother while uncovering the truth behind Aurora's crimes.
UnforgettableUnforgettable · 1999
Unforgettable
7.21999
SeriesDrama
Nunca te olvidaré is a Mexican telenovela produced by Juan Osorio for Televisa in 1999. It is based on a novel by Caridad Bravo Adams and starring Edith González, Fernando Colunga and antagonistic interests of Alma Muriel, Eugenia Cauduro and Humberto Elizondo.
Las Lunas del AuditorioLas Lunas del Auditorio · 2002
Las Lunas del Auditorio
7.32002
Series
Gotita de AmorGotita de Amor · 1998
Gotita de Amor
6.31998
SeriesDrama
Isabel is abandoned at the door of an orphanage a few days after birth. There she grows between the jokes of the other girls and the mistreatment of the harsh director called "Justa." One day her classmates show her a false birth certificate where it says that her father's name is Jesús García, that he is alive and resides in Mexico City, so she, with the hope of having a family, escapes from the orphanage towards Mexico City to look for her supposed father.
The Marked HourThe Marked Hour · 1988
The Marked Hour
8.21988
SeriesMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
La Hora Marcada was a 1986 Mexican television anthology series famous for its horror and science fiction themes in the vein of the Twilight Zone. Although virtually unknown outside the country, it achieved a popular and critical success in Mexico. It had a series of rotating writers and directors, among them Emmanuel Lubezki, Guillermo del Toro and Alfonso Cuarón.
SerafínSerafín · 1999
Serafín
1999
Series
Serafín is a Mexican children's telenovela produced by José Alberto Castro for Televisa and originally broadcast on Canal de las Estrellas from August 30 to December 17, 1999. It stars Maribel Guardia, Eduardo Santamarina, Jordi Landeta, and features the voice of María Fernanda Morales as Serafín. The telenovela was the first Mexican production to incorporate digitally created animated characters into a live-action telenovela. The story follows Serafín, a cheerful but mischievous little angel who is sent to Earth to learn how to become a Guardian Angel. In Mexico City, he meets Pepe, an unhappy boy living with his mother, grandfather, and abusive stepfather. Determined to bring hope and happiness into Pepe's life, Serafín helps him and his friends overcome family conflicts, fear, and adversity while teaching lessons about love, friendship, kindness, and faith.
GutierritosGutierritos · 1958
Gutierritos
8.01958
SeriesDrama