RTVE begins filming 'Chiquito el Grande' miniseries on famed Spanish comedian
RTVE has started shooting the two‑part miniseries “Chiquito el Grande”, which will chronicle the life of Gregorio Sánchez Fernández, popularly known as Chiquito de la Calzada. The production consists of two 90‑minute episodes that trace six decades from his post‑war childhood in Málaga to his breakthrough as a television humorist in the 1990s.
Alfonso Sánchez portrays Chiquito and also serves as co‑director, co‑writer and co‑producer. Inma Cuevas plays his wife Pepita. The series is a co‑production of Warner Bros. ITVP Spain, Mundoficción Producciones and RTVE, directed by Jacobo Martos and Alfonso Sánchez. Filming is taking place across Andalusia, with locations in Málaga, Seville, Torremolinos and scenes shot at the RTVE Production Centre in Seville. The supporting cast includes Alberto López, Carlos Bardem, Jesús Carmona, Antonio Dechent, Carmen Avilés, Joaquín Núñez, Mari Paz Sayago and Leonor Lavado.
Entities: Alfonso Sánchez · Andalusia · Gregorio Sánchez Fernández (Chiquito de la Calzada) · Inma Cuevas · RTVE
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Inma Cuevas portrays Pepita, Chiquito's wife. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] RTVE has begun filming the miniseries “Chiquito el Grande”. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Additional cast members include Alberto López, Carlos Bardem, Jesús Carmona, Antonio Dechent, Carmen Avilés, Joaquín Núñez, Mari Paz Sayago and Leonor Lavado. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Alfonso Sánchez plays Chiquito de la Calzada and also co‑directs, co‑writes and co‑produces the series. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Filming locations are in Andalusia, including Málaga, Seville and Torremolinos, with scenes shot at RTVE’s Production Centre in Seville. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The miniseries is co‑produced by Warner Bros. ITVP Spain, Mundoficción Producciones and RTVE. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The miniseries consists of two 90‑minute episodes. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The series portrays the life of Gregorio Sánchez Fernández, known as Chiquito de la Calzada. (All three articles)