Florinda Meza. | Source: Getty Images
“My Rober”: Chespirito’s widow on their life together, rare photos from their youth, and the decision not to have children
Florinda Meza opened her heart as she recalled her story with Chespirito, sharing intimate photos, details of their relationship, and explaining why they never had children.
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Florinda Meza, actress and producer, shared a heartfelt message on social media at the end of 2023 remembering Roberto Gómez Bolaños, her husband of nearly three decades and stage partner. Her words rekindled the conversation surrounding one of the most talked-about love stories in Latin American entertainment.
The post included photos of the couple in their younger years and sparked thousands of reactions. Some fondly recalled the career of the “El Chavo del 8” creator, but others revived criticism for the way her relationship with him began.
Despite the passing of time, Chespirito’s image continues to generate both admiration and controversy. His story with Florinda Meza, marked by difficulties, complex decisions, and a long-lasting relationship, continues to spark debate among his fans.
How her relationship with Chespirito began and her role on the television show
Florinda Meza met Roberto Gómez Bolaños during the filming of the series “El Chavo del 8,” where she played Doña Florinda. Her character became one of his most recognized, and over time, she also took on producing and directing roles on Chespirito’s projects.
She was part of the original cast of the comedian’s most iconic shows: “El Chavo del 8,” “El Chapulín Colorado,” and “Chespirito.” Their professional closeness led to a romantic relationship that would shape both of their lives.
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Over the years, Meza became her constant companion, both professionally and personally. She participated in creative decisions and accompanied the cast on international tours that made their characters famous throughout Latin America.
The controversy over the beginning of the relationship and Bolaños’s previous family
Their relationship wasn’t without controversy. Roberto Gómez Bolaños was married to Graciela Fernández and had six children when he began his affair with Meza. According to Florinda, their relationship began amidst many problems: “I started the relationship with many difficulties, with a wife and six children, and it was very risky. I never asked him to divorce his wife. It wasn’t easy to see him suffer for his children.”
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For years, rumors circulated about infidelities within the cast. It was later revealed that she had previously had relationships with other cast members, such as Carlos Villagrán (who played Quico on “Chavo del 8”), and was also engaged to Enrique Segoviano, the show’s producer.
Finally, in a revealing conversation with Roberto, Florinda expressed her desire to no longer be just another woman: “I don’t want to be just another woman in your life, I want to be the only woman.” This statement would mark the definitive turning point in their relationship, and shortly after, the comedian formally separated from his wife.
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Years later, the actress would clarify that he was a responsible and generous ex-husband: “In life, he shared what he had. He was a great ex-husband; he bought a house for his ex-wife and each of his children.”
Florinda Meza: a childhood marked by loneliness and a firm artistic vocation
Florinda Meza grew up in a complex family environment. When she was just five years old , her parents divorced, an event that, at the time, carried a strong social stigma.
From then on, she was left in the care of her maternal grandparents, who were her only stable family unit during her childhood. Their loss left her completely alone, plunged into a period of helplessness that would forever mark her character.
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That feeling of abandonment was part of what the actress shared in an interview, recalling how difficult it was to be a “daughter of separated parents” in her generation.
Despite this, she found refuge in art, a vocation she remained steadfast in even when faced with personal pressure to abandon it. Florinda explained that many of her romantic relationships ended because her partners demanded she abandon her artistic career. She said she didn’t understand why men who were attracted to her personality would later try to change her when they formalized the relationship.
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The death of Chespirito and the mourning of Florinda Meza
On November 28, 2014, Roberto Gómez Bolaños passed away at the age of 85. His widow publicly shared her grief, declaring, “I’m learning to live differently… I’m surviving.”
She also recounted how she experienced her husband’s deteriorating health due to his advanced Parkinson’s disease. Despite the adversities, they spent their final anniversaries together. “He spent his last two dates with me, on October 12th, when we toasted, saying the same things we had on the first day… and he held out until November 19th to tell me happy ten years of marriage.”The publication with youth photos and a romantic dedicatio
On her official Instagram account, Meza posted a video with a series of previously unseen images from her youth with Gómez Bolaños. It is accompanied by a text recalling their relationship: “Today, as always, more than ever, you are in my heart. Every beat is the sound of your voice, which keeps telling me: ‘My beauty, here I am… I love you.’”
Furthermore, in an intimate tone, he wrote : “To the world, you are Roberto Gómez Bolaños, ‘Chespirito.’ To me, you were, are, and will always be ‘My Rober,’ the one who taught me that eternal love does exist.”
The post received thousands of comments and reactions. Some were admiring, others critical of the couple ‘s past .
Public criticism that reaffirms the controversy
Among the responses to the post, many followers expressed their disagreement with the love story between the actress and the comedian. One woman asked pointedly: “But was he separated or was it your fault, Mrs. Florinda?”
Another comment , written by a follower, addressed the lack of children: “Why didn’t they adopt a child?”
One user reacted skeptically to the romantic story: “So, she was a mistress? And he left his wife and six kids to stay with her?”
Someone else was even more critical : “Love can’t be based on someone else’s tragedy. You destroyed a marriage and to minimize it, you call it ‘true love.’ Love doesn’t hurt.” Another follower summed up her impression in a few words: “I don’t see the romance.”
These comments reflect how, despite the time and affection many still feel for both artists, Florinda Meza and Chespirito’s relationship continues to divide opinions.
The story of Florinda Meza and Roberto Gómez Bolaños continues to generate interest and debate. Through personal memories, old photos, and emotionally charged words, the actress keeps the memory of her husband and life partner alive.
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