Gaspar Henaine Net Worth
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Updated on May 03, 2026
Gaspar Henaine Pérez net worth is
$11 Million
Gaspar Henaine Pérez Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Gaspar Henaine Pérez (6 January 1926 – 30 September 2011), more commonly known by his pseudonym Capulina, was a Mexican comedian, actor, singer, film producer, and screenwriter best known for partnering with Marco Antonio Campos as the double act Viruta and Capulina. They achieved success in film, television, comic books, and the stage. He was later nicknamed "El Rey del Humorismo Blanco" (The King of White Humor), due to his clean, innocent humor without obscene or inappropriate jokes. | Full Name | Gaspar Henaine Pérez |
| Net Worth | $11 Million |
| Date Of Birth | January 6, 1926 |
| Died | 2011-09-30 |
| Place Of Birth | Chignahuapan, Puebla, Mexico |
| Height | 6' (1.83 m) |
| Profession | Actor, Soundtrack, Producer |
| Spouse | María Elena Frías |
| Nicknames | Gaspar Henaine, Henaine, Gaspar |
| Star Sign | Capricorn |
| # | Trademark |
|---|---|
| 1 | A black hat that was holed at the top, his gap-toothed smile and his square-patterned jacket. |
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | The name of "King of White Comedy" is because I don't use bad words or a vulgar style in my work. |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Godson of Manuel Dondé. |
| 2 | He's considered along with Marco Antonio Campos "Viruta" - his artistic partner - the Mexican version of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy of the Mexican Cinematography. |
| 3 | He was also a prolific musician, playing a wide variety of instruments, such as the guitar, piano and the organ. One of his most famous songs is "Las Rejas De Chapultepec". |
| 4 | He took his artistic name from a little female dog. |
| 5 | His children are Antonio and Maria Elena. Erika and Jorge Alemán are his grandchildren. |
| 6 | His parents were Elias Henaine and Conchita Perez. He had two sisters, Carmen and Dolores. |
| 7 | Capulina had his own comic book at the early 1960's, named "Las Aventuras De Viruta y Capulina" (The Adventures of Viruta and Capulina). Nevertheless, after they split up the name of the comic book was changed for "Las Aventuras De Capulina". By 1975, the comic book changed its format for a mini-pocket edition (8 x 9.5 cm, 128 pages), named "Las Aventuras De Capulinita" (The Adventures of Capulinita"). The stories were written by Angel Morales and drawn by Hector Macedo. The comic book was even distributed in many countries of South America. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| El camino de los espantos | 1967 | Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| Un par de roba chicos | 1967 | Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| Dos pintores pintorescos | 1967 | Capulina | |
| Detectives o ladrones..? (Dos agentes inocentes) | 1967 | Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| La cigüeña distraída | 1966 | Capulina Palacios Capulina Corrales (as Capulina) | |
| La batalla de los pasteles | 1966 | Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| Dos meseros majaderos | 1966 | Capulina | |
| Cada quién su lucha | 1966 | Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| La vida de Pedro Infante | 1966 | Capulina (as Viruta y Capulina) | |
| Los reyes del volante | 1965 | Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| La edad de piedra | 1964 | Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| Los astronautas | 1964 | Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| Buenos días, Acapulco | 1964 | Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| Barridos y regados | 1963 | Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| Los invisibles | 1963 | Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| ¡En peligro de muerte! | 1962 | Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| Cascabelito | 1962 | Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| Qué perra vida | 1962 | Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| Dos tontos y un loco | 1961 | Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| 'Pegando con tubo' | 1961 | Teniente Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| Un par... a todo dar | 1961 | Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| Limosneros con garrote | 1961 | Capulina (as Gaspar Henaine 'Capulina') | |
| Los desenfrenados | 1960 | Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| Cómicos y canciones | 1960 | Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| El dolor de pagar la renta | 1960 | Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| Dos criados malcriados | 1960 | Capulina (as Gaspar Henaine 'Capulina') | |
| Dos locos en escena | 1960 | Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| Angelitos del trapecio | 1959 | Capulina (as Gaspar Henaine 'Capulina') | |
| Los tigres del desierto | 1959 | Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| A sablazo limpio | 1958 | Crispín Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| Muertos de miedo | 1958 | Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| La odalisca No. 13 | 1958 | Emir Ali Kaído (as Capulina) | |
| Los legionarios | 1958 | Legionario Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| Trip to the Moon | 1958 | Bombero (as Capulina) | |
| Se los chupó la bruja | 1958 | Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| La sombra del otro | 1957 | Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| Cómicos y canciones | 1956 | TV Series | Various (1956-1967) (as Capulina) |
| Ahí vienen los gorrones | 1953 | uncredited | |
| Cuando acaba la noche | 1950 | Vecino (as Los Trincas) | |
| Another Dawn | 1943 | Train assistant (uncredited) | |
| Allá en el rancho chico | 1938 | Niño montado en burro (uncredited) | |
| Selección Canina | 2015 | Presidente Plateas (voice) | |
| El diario de Daniela | 1999 | TV Series | Don Capulina |
| Mi compadre Capulina | 1989 | as Gaspar Henaine 'Capulina' | |
| Las aventuras de Capulina | 1989 | TV Series | |
| El sargento Capulina | 1983 | ||
| El naco mas naco | 1982 | ||
| El rey de Monterrey | 1981 | ||
| Un cura de locura | 1979 | Padre Capulina (as Gaspar Henaine 'Capulina') | |
| El circo de Capulina | 1978 | ||
| Capulina Chisme Caliente | 1977 | ||
| Lo veo y no lo creo | 1977 | ||
| El karateca azteca | 1976 | Capulina | |
| Renuncia por motivos de salud | 1976 | Consejero T.V. | |
| El guía de las turistas | 1976 | ||
| El compadre más padre | 1976 | ||
| Survive! | 1976 | ||
| El investigador Capulina | 1975 | ||
| El gran circo de Capulina | 1975 | TV Series | Capulina |
| El sonambulo | 1974 | ||
| Capulina contra los monstruos | 1974 | as Gaspar Henaine 'Capulina' | |
| El carita | 1974 | as Gaspar Henaine 'Capulina' | |
| El caballo torero | 1973 | Capulina | |
| Capulina contra las momias (El terror de Guanajuato) | 1973 | Capulina (as Gaspar Henaine 'Capulina') | |
| El bueno para nada | 1973 | Capulina Mantecón | |
| El metiche | 1972 | Capulina | |
| El rey de Acapulco | 1972 | Capulina (as 'Capulina') | |
| Capulina contra los vampiros | 1971 | Capulina (as Gaspar Henaine Capulina) | |
| El nano: Niñera con bigotes | 1971 | Capulina (as Gaspar Henaine 'Capulina') | |
| El médico módico | 1971 | Capulina | |
| El hermano Capulina | 1970 | Hermano Capulina | |
| Capulina 'Speedy' González: 'El Rápido | 1970 | Capulina Espiridión González (as Gaspar Henaine 'Capulina') | |
| Capulina corazón de leon | 1970 | Capulina | |
| Santo contra Capulina | 1969 | Capulina (as Capulina) | |
| El mundo de los aviones | 1969 | Capulina, el capitán 1000 horas | |
| Mi padrino | 1969 | Capulina | |
| El zángano | 1968 | Capulina; Don Fredegundo | |
| Operación carambola | 1968 | Capulina / Agent 13 |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capulina 'Speedy' González: 'El Rápido | 1970 | performer: "Speedy González", "La Zotaca" | |
| Mi padrino | 1969 | performer: "El Paletero" | |
| La cigüeña distraída | 1966 | performer: "La Cigüeña Distraída" | |
| Cada quién su lucha | 1966 | performer: "La Chica que me Gusta" | |
| La edad de piedra | 1964 | performer: "La cama de piedra" | |
| Barridos y regados | 1963 | performer: "Lola y Lila", "Carrousel" | |
| ¡En peligro de muerte! | 1962 | performer: "Fiebre de oro" | |
| Qué perra vida | 1962 | performer: "La Chevecha", "El Preso de San Juan de Ulúa", "Canción del Escurcionista" | |
| Dos locos en escena | 1960 | performer: "Serenata" | |
| A sablazo limpio | 1958 | performer: "Adiós, Mariquita linda" - uncredited | |
| Los legionarios | 1958 | performer: "Mujeres del harem", "Marcha de los legionarios" | |
| Se los chupó la bruja | 1958 | performer: "Risitas", "El Aparador" | |
| La sombra del otro | 1957 | writer: "Cha Cha Cha De La Porra" - as Capulina | |
| Cuando acaba la noche | 1950 | writer: "La Careajada" |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| El karateca azteca | 1976 | producer | |
| El guía de las turistas | 1976 | producer | |
| Capulina contra los vampiros | 1971 | producer - uncredited |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| El guía de las turistas | 1976 |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tin Tan | 2010 | Documentary | Himself |
| La historia detras del mito | 2007 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| No contaban con mi astucia | 2000 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Silver Goddess | Mexican Cinema Journalists | Best Comedic Performance (Mejor Actuación de Comedia) | For his career. |
Known for movies
Capulina contra los vampiros (1971)
as Capulina
El circo de Capulina (1978)
as Actor
Capulina Chisme Caliente (1977)
as Actor
Santo contra Capulina (1969)
as Capulina