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‘Profesor Virolo’ Actor David Villalpando Seeks Work With Social-Media Casting Video

The post drew nostalgic support from fans, underscoring a wider shift toward veteran performers using social platforms to reach employers.

Overview

  • On September 30, Villalpando shared a short casting clip on Facebook and Instagram asking directors and producers for opportunities, saying, “Por si algún director de casting me ve aquí en el Facebook. Nunca se sabe.”
  • The video spread quickly across platforms as followers praised his past work and urged new roles in television, film or theater.
  • Outlets report strong engagement with the post but no confirmed job offers or new projects at this time.
  • Villalpando is best known in Mexico for his “Profesor Virolo” (Maestro Patiño) character from Cero en Conducta and La escuelita, alongside stints as a writer and supervisor.
  • His career has included work with Estrella TV in the United States starting in 2013 and a return to Mexico after 2020 to join the direction team of Una familia de diez, with reporters noting similar direct-outreach moves by established artists.