Osvaldo Benavides Discusses Telenovela Comeback and 'Nandito's' Lasting Impact

Actor Osvaldo Benavides recently spoke about his comeback to telenovelas with the new production "Hermanas Un Amor Compartido." During a press interaction, Benavides shared his enthusiasm for returning to the genre after a hiatus, stating, "I haven't done telenovelas in a while, but I enjoy doing everything – theater, cinema, series, television in all its formats, all genres, comedy, melodrama." He emphasized his appreciation for the diversity in his career. Benavides also addressed the continued public association with his iconic character "Nandito" from "Maria la del Barrio," a role he played 30 years ago. He acknowledged the enduring popularity of the character, noting that "Nandito" is still a trend and a subject of memes on social media. "It's very crazy that it's still part of pop culture," he remarked with a smile, expressing gratitude for the recognition. He concluded by saying that he cannot forget his beginnings in television and is thankful for them.

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Osvaldo Benavides vuelve a las telenovelas y confiesa lo que se siente al ser r…

El público no olvida su personaje en 'María la del Barrio'.