Edgar Vivar

Acting

Edgar Vivar

Born

1948-12-28 (77)

Place of birth

Mexico City, Mexico

Known for

Acting

Credits

55 titles

Édgar Vivar is a Mexican actor and comedian, born on December 28, 1948, in Mexico City. Although his grandfather had encouraged his artistic side, in which he was very interested, Edgar ended up choosing medicine as an area of ​​study, preparing at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). But given that his career required completing credits in the artistic area, Vivar found that the only option with space was theater and remembering his interest in it, generated by his grandfather, he decided that it could be an interesting experience. The taste for theater did not end and, although he finished his medical degree, he entered the University Theater Center, which concluded in 1964…

Known for

El Chavo del Ocho poster
8.1

The mishaps of Chavo, an 8-year-old Mestizo-Latino American orphan boy who lives in a village. Together with Quico, Chilindrina, Ñoño and La Popis, Chavo experiences a series of humorous entanglements.

El Chavo del Ocho

1973

Vecinos poster
8.2

The everyday life of people in Mexican neighborhoods, where anything can be found. Each episode interacts between these peculiar neighbors, where they encounter real and fictitious problems.

Vecinos

2005

Chespirito poster
8.2

No synopsis available yet.

Chespirito

1980

El Chapulín Colorado poster
8.1

No synopsis available yet.

El Chapulín Colorado

1973

Alguna Vez Tendremos Alas poster
8.3

No synopsis available yet.

Alguna Vez Tendremos Alas

1997

Para Volver a Amar poster
7.8

Para Volver a Amar is a Televisa telenovela that aired on the Canal de las Estrellas channel in Mexico from July 12, 2010 to January 30, 2011. It stars Rebecca Jones, Rene Strickler, Alejandro Camacho, Alejandra Barros, and Africa Zavala. The Mexican version however is taken from the original Colombian soap opera series "El Último Matrimonio Feliz". The story is about six women who befriend each other and help each other deal with the pains of life, particularly in regards to marriage and relationships. They'll realize that even amidst their problems, happiness is not impossible to attain. It won seven Premios TVyNovelas awards for Best Telenovela of the Year, Best Male Villain, Best First Actress, Best First Actor, Best Co-Star Actress, Best Co-Star Actor, and Best Young Lead Actor. Para Volver a Amar aired in the United States on Univision from March 8, 2011 to October 28, 2011 at 12am/11pm central.

Para Volver a Amar

2010

Film credits

2020s · 12 titles

The Roommate poster
7.6

Vivi is a young writer who is forced to find a roommate to pay the mortgage on her apartment. What she does not suspect is that Roy, the supposed perfect partner she found, has a peculiar lifestyle: he never pays rent.

The Roommate

2024

Eagle and Jaguar, The Legendary Warriors poster
6.9

In a post-apocalyptic future in which water has almost disappeared, two young survivors travel back in time to find the mythical power of the prehispanic God of water, and so be able to create the vital resource. However, when they arrive at the present they discover that the power is in the hands of an unscrupulous businessman who had always wanted to monopolize water and who knows everything about prehispanic myths. The Aztaya brotherhood, a group of heroes, successors from the legendary Aztec and Mayan warriors, will begin the adventure to prevent the villain's plan and help the travelers to change their sad future, teaming up to fight the powerful enemy and his dark allies. To win, the heroes will have to awake the greatest warriors of Aztec and Mayan mythology: The Eagle and the Jaguar.

Eagle and Jaguar, The Legendary Warriors

2022

El precio de educarlos poster
7.0

When the Rebolledo accountants' children finally leave their home, their lonely parents, feeling abandoned, come up with the crazy plan to win the lottery in order to regain the interest of Pali and Marcelo. Posing as millionaires works wonders, so much so that their children give up their personal ventures in order to be close to them. But things get out of control when they demand the same luxuries.

El precio de educarlos

2024

Mighty Victoria poster
7.4

Feature film located at the beginning of the 20th-century which tells the story of the town "La Esperanza", whose dying mining boom receives a fatal blow.

Mighty Victoria

2021

Skinny Dipping poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Skinny Dipping

2022

When I'm Young poster
8.4

70-year-old Malena gets a second chance at life when she magically turns into her 22-year-old self. Now, posing as "Maria" to hide her true identity, she becomes the lead singer of her grandson's band and tries to recover her dream of singing, which she had to give up at some point.

When I'm Young

2022

Documentário - 50 Anos de Chaves poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Documentário - 50 Anos de Chaves

2022

Recurring Patients poster
2.0

A dysfunctional and hilarious group of rehab addicts seek to fulfill the dream of an indigenous girl with terminal cancer. As they try to bring her back home, they dare to confront the mistakes of their own pasts.

Recurring Patients

2022

Antes que Amanezca poster
NR

A series of murders in the state of Mexico raise the alarm regarding the presence of vampires, which according to experts, governments around the world are hiding.

Antes que Amanezca

2021

The Red Grasshopper 3D poster
8.0

More agile than a turtle, stronger than a mice, nobler than a lettuce, his shield is a heart: this is the impossible story of how the Scarlet Grasshopper became the clumsiest and most amazing superhero of them all.

The Red Grasshopper 3D

2021

Soy inocente poster
7.1

Sofia leads an austere life as a housekeeper, wanting to save every penny to support her grandmother and siblings. A day like any other, she finds herself involved in a crime scene in a hotel room. She's innocent, but her prints are everywhere.

Soy inocente

2023

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Jefecita

2023

2010s · 17 titles

Overboard poster
6.7

A spoiled, wealthy yacht owner is thrown overboard and becomes the target of revenge from his mistreated employee.

Overboard

2018

Tod@s Caen poster
7.8

A pair of seducers try to prove who has the best techniques while trying not to fall in love with each other.

Tod@s Caen

2019

Fachon Models poster
4.9

Ulises is a friendly, aspiring actor with big dreams, who also has a weight problem and a compulsive eating habit. In a world where image is paramount, Ulises will do whatever it takes to climb out of the infomercial doldrums. His plans are shaken when he runs into Carolina, his childhood sweetheart, who has grown up to become a stunning, successful businesswoman. Determined to win her heart, Ulises decides to lose weight and earn big bucks, with the help of his best friend, El Charal, a carefree, charismatic kid from the wrong side of the tracks, whose big dream is to be on TV. Ulises, El Charal, and Carolina face hilarious situations and some tough lessons in this riotous romantic comedy.

Fachon Models

2014

Brujos contra Chamanes poster
5.0

No synopsis available yet.

Brujos contra Chamanes

2011

Sinister Circle poster
6.4

After the death of a group of teenagers using the Ouija, the psychologist Fernanda and her son return to Peru, but they will find themselves surrounded by an evil entity as big as its wicked sect.

Sinister Circle

2015

I'm Not A Rebel poster
5.6

Mexico 1968: students are the public enemy. Mitch, a wealthy student of Monterrey, hijacks a plane to retrieve Beatrice, who has been kidnapped by the secret police six months ago. Armed with a gun, which he doesn't know how to use, and helped by his two friends as allies, Mitch will face the most bloodthirsty General and force him to release the love of his life.

I'm Not A Rebel

2017

Love Taste like Chocolate poster
7.2

After losing her boyfriend, Moni decides to focus on her thesis, which consists on chocolate pastry-making. When she starts seeing other guys, the ghostly figure of her abusive boyfriend Javi appears, provoking funny situations since Moni is the only one who sees him.

Love Taste like Chocolate

2013

Actors, Inc. poster
5.3

Thomas is a young actor, the adopted son of Don Antonio, director and founder of the theatrical company to witch he belongs and where he presents his plays. When Don Antonio dies, Thomas is in the need to reestablish his artistic abilities and of the company to save the theater of falling in the hands of the very ambitious Mauro, nephew of Don Antonio who wants to tare it down in order to build a gymnasium. He sets up a web site where he offeres his services as an actor to anyone who needs them outside of the stage. Under those circumstances, Thomas knows Rebeca, mother of Lucia, who hires him to have Lucia fall in love in order to be able to collect an inherence.

Actors, Inc.

2013

No artwork available
5.4

Juan works in a uniforms store. A safe, mundane life without ambition. Until one day, La Borrega came along.

Juan and the Sheep

2011

El Padrino de Bodas poster
5.0

No synopsis available yet.

El Padrino de Bodas

2014

Guardians of the Lost Code poster
7.7

Brijes are magical animal spirits that have been in contact with human beings since the beginning of time. Every human had his brije: The human cared for his brije and vice versa. When the human turned 13 the old shamans performed the ritual a synchronizing ritual trough which the human and the brije were able to transform into the warrior form: a physical state in which the human acquired the powers of his brije and extraordinary strength needed to perform acts of heroism. Unfortunately hundreds of years ago, with the birth of modern science and technology, this union was severed and humans stopped believing in magic.

Guardians of the Lost Code

2010

By Day and by Night poster
5.0

A Mexican science fiction film where the over-population problem has been solved by programming people to operate in either day or night, and not both.

By Day and by Night

2010

Panza, Cachete y Nana...! poster
5.0

No synopsis available yet.

Panza, Cachete y Nana...!

2011

Acción en Movimiento poster
5.0

No synopsis available yet.

Acción en Movimiento

2013

La mano de Satán poster
3.0

No synopsis available yet.

La mano de Satán

2010

Orsai poster
8.1

Rafael is the oldest brother of a close family belonging to generation of Olimpia Soccer club fans, he is in charge of managing the family's mini market. Due to his brothers mistake, he receives an eviction notice from the bank, and decides to pose as a lawyer to solve the case.

Orsai

2019

Buscando Nirvana poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Buscando Nirvana

2017

2000s · 6 titles

The Orphanage poster
7.2

A woman brings her family back to her childhood home, which used to be an orphanage, intent on reopening it. Before long, her son starts to communicate with a new invisible friend.

The Orphanage

2007

Bandidas poster
6.1

When a ruthless robber baron takes away everything they cherish, a rough-and-tumble, idealistic peasant and a sophisticated heiress embark on a quest for justice, vengeance…and a few good heists.

Bandidas

2006

All Inclusive poster
5.2

A family visits an idyllic five-star resort in the Mayan Riviera in order to spend some quality time together for the first time in many years. A series of events will affect each member of the family that will change them forever.

All Inclusive

2008

Chespirito: El Niño Que Somos poster
7.8

As a child, Roberto Gómez Bolaños dreamed of being a soccer player or an engineer; acting seemed ridiculous to him. But as time went by he discovered his true calling. First as a writer and then as an actor, he gave life to several characters, including two of the most popular in the history of Mexican television.

Chespirito: El Niño Que Somos

2001

Best of El Chavo, Vol. 1 poster
9.5

A cap, a barrel, and an eight year old boy surrounded by his friends from the neighborhood have been the essential elements for the entertainment for millions of views around the world. Created by comic actor Roberto Gomez Bolanos, El Chavo del 8 made its mark on Mexican Television and has left us with everlasting memories of entertainment for our families. Its sketch comedy format appeals to young and old alike. El Chavo del 8 still airs in syndication all over Latin America.

Best of El Chavo, Vol. 1

2001

Lo Mejor del Chavo Del Ocho 1 e 2 poster
7.3

No synopsis available yet.

Lo Mejor del Chavo Del Ocho 1 e 2

2005

1980s · 6 titles

Frankenstein's Great Aunt Tillie poster
3.0

The descendants of Baron Frankenstein return to the family castle to search for the family fortune that is supposed to be hidden there.

Frankenstein's Great Aunt Tillie

1984

Don Ratón y Don Ratero poster
6.9

A tap dancing exterminator is mistaken for an out-of-town hit man by two rival gangs, each hoping to acquire his services.

Don Ratón y Don Ratero

1983

Música de Viento poster
7.7

Mr. Quevedo is a public relationist in a real estate company managed by Mr. Cepeda. Mr. Cepeda has become rich through fraudulent practices. Mr. Martinez is a client who was victimized by Mr. Cepeda; thus he appears one day at the real estate office looking for Mr. Cepeda but instead he found Mr. Quevedo and appoints him with a gun, Mr. Quevedo farts unintentionally due to the menacing situation. Mr. Quevedo teaches the audience to bravely act according to the own values. —Elizabeth Kahl

Música de Viento

1989

El Chanfle 2 poster
7.5

is the continuation of the Mexican film El Chanfle (1979) Chespirito, which aired in theaters in 1982. At that time the cast of the neighborhood (with some absences: the Carlos Villagran, who decided not to continue working with Roberto Gomez Bolaños by a personal decision, he left in 1979. Ramon Valdez next year decides to accompany him, also leaving to work with Chespirito. returned with him in 1981, but a health problem that was detected in the early 80's, was prevented from participating in this film), it left room for the story of a lowly stagehand football team that achieves his dream beside his wife Tere, of having a child. In this film, the situation is a little different.

El Chanfle 2

1982

No artwork available
6.7

No synopsis available yet.

El mas valiente del mundo

1983

Escuadrón sida poster
6.3

Mexican feature film

Escuadrón sida

1987

Series credits

El Chavo del Ocho poster
8.1

The mishaps of Chavo, an 8-year-old Mestizo-Latino American orphan boy who lives in a village. Together with Quico, Chilindrina, Ñoño and La Popis, Chavo experiences a series of humorous entanglements.

El Chavo del Ocho

1973

Vecinos poster
8.2

The everyday life of people in Mexican neighborhoods, where anything can be found. Each episode interacts between these peculiar neighbors, where they encounter real and fictitious problems.

Vecinos

2005

Chespirito poster
8.2

No synopsis available yet.

Chespirito

1980

El Chapulín Colorado poster
8.1

No synopsis available yet.

El Chapulín Colorado

1973

Alguna Vez Tendremos Alas poster
8.3

No synopsis available yet.

Alguna Vez Tendremos Alas

1997

Para Volver a Amar poster
7.8

Para Volver a Amar is a Televisa telenovela that aired on the Canal de las Estrellas channel in Mexico from July 12, 2010 to January 30, 2011. It stars Rebecca Jones, Rene Strickler, Alejandro Camacho, Alejandra Barros, and Africa Zavala. The Mexican version however is taken from the original Colombian soap opera series "El Último Matrimonio Feliz". The story is about six women who befriend each other and help each other deal with the pains of life, particularly in regards to marriage and relationships. They'll realize that even amidst their problems, happiness is not impossible to attain. It won seven Premios TVyNovelas awards for Best Telenovela of the Year, Best Male Villain, Best First Actress, Best First Actor, Best Co-Star Actress, Best Co-Star Actor, and Best Young Lead Actor. Para Volver a Amar aired in the United States on Univision from March 8, 2011 to October 28, 2011 at 12am/11pm central.

Para Volver a Amar

2010

De pé a pá poster
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

De pé a pá

1996

Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose poster
8.0

Miniseries that follow the life and career of Mexican actor, comedian and producer Roberto Gómez Bolaños, known for being the creator of El Chavo del 8, El Chapulín Colorado and Chespirito.

Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose

2025

Perdona nuestros pecados poster
7.2

The Quiroga and Montero families live in the town of San Juan, two families of high society, who apparently are united by a friendship of many years. Armando does not agree with the relationship between his daughter Elsa and Andrés, because they are from different social classes. But the relationship between these two families will become a bonfire of betrayal, intrigue, revenge and power.

Perdona nuestros pecados

2023

Amarte así, Frijolito poster
7.4

Amarte así, aka Frijolito, is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by the American-based television network Telemundo. It stars Litzy, Mauricio Ochmann, Roberto Mateos, and Carla Peterson. It was written by Enrique Torres, directed by Heriberto Lopez de Anda, Cristina Palacios, Hugo A. Moser; with Cristina Palacios as General Producer. The network debuted it on April 5, 2005, at the 7 pm timeslot. Telemundo provided both Spanish and English captions on CC1 and CC 3.This telenovela was aired in 20 countries around the world. In Haiti, the telenovela was a big success in January 2010 and was shown at 5PM. With typical Haitian humour, some say that Frijolito killed many people as the earthquake that shattered the island nation on January 12, 2010 occurred right before 5PM.

Amarte así, Frijolito

2005

Tal para cual poster
8.3

No synopsis available yet.

Tal para cual

2022

No Corre: Partiu Entrega poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

No Corre: Partiu Entrega

2023