Chuchin
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Jose de Jesus Medrano, better known as Chuchin, was a Mexican
clown and star attraction of many circuses in Mexico from the late 1960s to 1984, when de died while on tour in Africa. He toured Peru as the Circo Bell's Main attraction. Chuchin appeared in the Mexican Film (1983) Esta y L'otra con un solo boleto. While performing at the Royal Show
, Chuchin fell to his death on May 29, 1984 in South Africa
. Ironically, his fall occurred not during his high wire bicycle act, but rather as he was descending from the platform after completing the act.
In 1982 Chuchin toured with Circo Atayde, the most famous circus in Mexico. He was the first person other than Atayde to be name the star of the show.
Medrano's son Mizrraim currently performs under the name Chuchin in honor of his father.
Mexican Wrestler Super Muñeco previously known as "El Sanguinario Jr" designed his mask in honor to the famous Circus Clown Chuchin and TV Clown Cepillin.
Mexican people
Mexican people refers to all persons from Mexico, a multiethnic country in North America, and/or who identify with the Mexican cultural and/or national identity....
clown and star attraction of many circuses in Mexico from the late 1960s to 1984, when de died while on tour in Africa. He toured Peru as the Circo Bell's Main attraction. Chuchin appeared in the Mexican Film (1983) Esta y L'otra con un solo boleto. While performing at the Royal Show
Royal Show
The Royal Show was an annual agricultural show/fair held by the Royal Agricultural Society of England every year from 1839 to 2009. It was held in Stoneleigh Park near Stoneleigh in Warwickshire, England...
, Chuchin fell to his death on May 29, 1984 in South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. Ironically, his fall occurred not during his high wire bicycle act, but rather as he was descending from the platform after completing the act.
In 1982 Chuchin toured with Circo Atayde, the most famous circus in Mexico. He was the first person other than Atayde to be name the star of the show.
Medrano's son Mizrraim currently performs under the name Chuchin in honor of his father.
Mexican Wrestler Super Muñeco previously known as "El Sanguinario Jr" designed his mask in honor to the famous Circus Clown Chuchin and TV Clown Cepillin.