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Consuelo Vivares, aka Chelo Vivares, is a Spanish actress and prolific voice artist, active in television and dubbing since the mid-1970s. Hailing from Madrid, Vivares first appeared on Spanish television in series such as Cuentos y leyendas and La señora García se confiesa, before establishing herself as a versatile performer in both live-action and voice roles. Her early career included notable collaborations, such as working alongside Pedro Almodóvar at Telefónica, though her path would lead her firmly into the world of performance rather than film direction.
Vivares entered the dubbing industry in 1979, quickly becoming a sought-after voice for both film and television. Her breakthrough came in 1983 when she was selected as the principal puppeteer and performer for Espinete, the iconic pink hedgehog on Barrio Sésamo, the Spanish adaptation of Sesame Street. Her portrayal of Espinete from 1983 to 1987 left a lasting impact on generations of Spanish children, cementing her as a beloved figure in Spanish pop culture. After the series ended, she continued to reprise Espinete in theatrical tours and special appearances.
Her extensive voice acting career encompasses a wide range of characters in animation and live-action dubbing. Vivares has provided the Spanish voices for Ralph Wiggum, Todd Flanders, and Martin Prince in The Simpsons, Amy Wong in Futurama, Stan Marsh in South Park, Tails in Sonic the Hedgehog, and Sailor Neptune in Sailor Moon, among many others. She has also dubbed for prominent actresses such as Ariane Ascaride and Shirley Henderson, and contributed to the Spanish versions of the Harry Potter films and numerous video games.
Vivares was married to fellow actor Juan Ramón Sánchez, who played Chema the baker on Barrio Sésamo, until his passing in 2008. Beyond her professional achievements, she is recognized for her enduring influence on Spanish children's entertainment and her contributions to the art of dubbing, shaping the voices of countless beloved characters for Spanish-speaking audiences.
