In 2018, a historic shift occurred for Brazilian fans: the cable channel acquired the rights to (El Chavo del Ocho) and
, bringing over 100 "lost" or "inéditos" episodes to light. This era is defined by the effort to complete the collection while respecting the legendary "Magalu" (Maga) legacy. The Voices of the New Era
While the classic episodes kept their original SBT dubbing, the "new" episodes required a fresh recording at the Som de Vera Cruz studio. The goal was a "meeting of generations": The Return of Icons : Fans celebrated the return of Nelson Machado as Quico and Marta Volpiani as Dona Florinda. The New Guard Daniel Müller
voiced Chaves, a role he took over after the passing of Marcelo Gastaldi. Mauro Ramos stepped in as Professor Girafales. Gustavo Berriel voiced both Seu Barriga and Nhonho. A Tale of Controversy and Redubbing
The story didn't end with Multishow. In early 2025, reports emerged that commissioned to redub these specific Multishow episodes again. The Reason
: Televisa aimed for a standardized "neutral" version for international streaming markets like Prime Video The Change : In this latest 2025 version, Carlos Gasteira
(who voiced the character in the animated series) replaces Mauro Ramos as Professor Girafales. Notably, Nelson Machado was not called back for this specific redubbing, sparking debate among the fan community.
Today, the "Multishow Dubbing" remains a beloved chapter for fans because it was the first time many episodes were ever heard in Portuguese, bridging the gap between the 1980s classics and the modern streaming era. specific character's voice
do you think is the hardest to replace from the original 1984 cast? dublagem chaves multishow
A dublagem de Chaves no Multishow, realizada em 2018 pelo estúdio Som de Vera Cruz, no Rio de Janeiro, representou um dos projetos mais ambiciosos de preservação e expansão do universo de Roberto Gómez Bolaños no Brasil. O objetivo principal foi dar voz a centenas de episódios inéditos e "perdidos" que o SBT nunca exibiu, mantendo o máximo de fidelidade possível ao "padrão Maga" que consagrou a série nos anos 80.
Abaixo, detalhamos os bastidores, o elenco escalado e as principais curiosidades dessa versão que dividiu opiniões, mas garantiu a completude da obra para os fãs brasileiros. O Elenco: Reencontros e Substituições Necessárias
Para manter a nostalgia, o Multishow reuniu quase todos os dubladores originais ainda vivos da época da cooperativa MAGA. No entanto, devido ao falecimento de nomes icônicos como Marcelo Gastaldi e Osmiro Campos, novas vozes foram integradas ao projeto.
Chaves: Daniel Müller substituiu Marcelo Gastaldi. Müller já era a voz oficial do personagem no desenho animado e nos episódios inéditos exibidos pelo SBT em 2014.
Seu Madruga: Carlos Seidl retornou ao papel que o imortalizou, trazendo de volta os bordões clássicos com a voz que o público conhece há décadas.
Quico: Nelson Machado também voltou a dar voz ao bochechudo, mantendo a energia do personagem original.
Chiquinha e Dona Neves: Sandra Mara Azevedo e Cecília Lemes dividiram a dublagem de Maria Antonieta de las Nieves, repetindo o revezamento que já ocorria na era Maga.
Dona Florinda e Pópis: Marta Volpiani continuou como a voz oficial das personagens de Florinda Meza. In 2018, a historic shift occurred for Brazilian
Professor Girafales: Mauro Ramos assumiu o posto deixado por Osmiro Campos (falecido em 2015), sendo um dos estreantes mais elogiados pela crítica técnica.
Senhor Barriga e Nhonho: Gustavo Berriel, que já dublava Edgar Vivar no Chaves Animado, assumiu os papéis originalmente feitos por Mário Vilela.
Dona Clotilde (Bruxa do 71): Isaura Gomes substituiu a saudosa Helena Samara, trazendo um timbre compatível com a personagem. Por que alguns episódios foram redublados?
Embora o foco fossem os inéditos, o Multishow precisou redublar cerca de cinco episódios que já possuíam dublagem clássica da Maga. O motivo técnico foi que a Televisa não enviou os arquivos de áudio originais a tempo para a exibição, ou enviou masters sem a dublagem brasileira integrada. Entre os episódios redublados estão "O Vendedor de Refrescos - Parte 1" (1974) e "A Casinha do Chaves" (1974).
The story of the Chaves (El Chavo del Ocho) dubbing on Multishow is a landmark moment for fans in Brazil, as it brought back the beloved series with a commitment to both nostalgia and historical completion. The Multishow Era (2018–2020)
When Multishow acquired the rights to broadcast Chaves and Chapolin (El Chapulín Colorado) in 2018, their goal was to air all available episodes, including hundreds that had never been seen on SBT (the show's original Brazilian home) or that were considered "lost."
The Classic Dubbing: For the episodes already known to the Brazilian public, Multishow maintained the classic Maga dubbing (recorded between 1984 and 1992). This was essential to satisfy fans who associate characters like Seu Madruga and Quico with specific voices.
The "Inéditos" (Unseen Episodes): To cover the 100+ episodes never dubbed by Maga, Multishow commissioned a new dubbing from Som de Vera Cruz. slightly formal | Humorous
The Challenge: Several original voice actors had passed away (such as Marcelo Gastaldi, the iconic voice of Chaves) or were no longer active.
The Solution: Multishow hired "imitators" or actors with similar timbres to ensure continuity. For example, Daniel Müller voiced Chaves, while veteran Nelson Machado returned to voice Quico.
Audio Restoration: In some cases, the original Spanish audio tracks were so damaged that the Televisa files lacked separate music and dialogue tracks, forcing the dubbing team to painstakingly recreate sound effects and background music. Where to Watch Today
As of early 2026, the series' broadcast status remains complex due to a global dispute between the Chespirito Group and Televisa that began in 2020, which led to the removal of the shows from TV and streaming worldwide. However, recent movements in late 2024 and 2025 have seen the series returning to some platforms like Amazon Prime Video and ViX in various regions.
Críticos apontam que a direção de dublagem pareceu tratar o seriado como um desenho animado genérico. As vozes eram limpas demais, estúdio limpo demais. Perdeu-se a reverberação do famoso "Beco" (a vila). Enquanto a dublagem antiga soava como uma "novela gravada ao vivo", a nova soava como atores lendo texto em uma cabine isolada.
The immediate reaction to the Multishow dub was rejection. It wasn't just that the voices were different; it was that they felt wrong.
In the original Herbert Richers dub, the casting was iconic. Mônica Rossi’s Chaves didn't sound like a real child, but rather a stylized, gruff-voiced urchin that perfectly matched the physical comedy. In the Multishow version, the voice actors attempted to mimic the original Mexican performances more closely, or they tried to put a "new spin" on the characters.
For the viewer, this created a sort of audio uncanny valley. You were looking at the same images you had loved for decades—Don Ramón’s desperate glances, Chaves's confusion—but hearing strangers come out of their mouths.
Specific grievances became memes in the Brazilian internet forums of the era:
| Aspect | SBT (Classic) | Multishow | |--------|--------------|------------| | Tone | Faithful, nostalgic, slightly formal | Humorous, free adaptation, modern | | Voice actors | Iconic cast (e.g., Marcelo Gastaldi as Chaves, Orlando Drummond as Seu Madruga) | New actors (e.g., Charles Emmanuel as Chaves, Alexandre Moreno as Seu Madruga) | | Pacing | Slower, respects original pauses | Faster, with extra dialogue and sound effects | | Catchphrases | Kept original meanings (“Não gosto de ir pra escola” / “I don’t like going to school”) | Changed (“Escola? Tô fora!” / “School? No way!”) | | Soundtrack | Same as original | Added belly-laugh track, new overdubbed audience reactions |