Mauricio de Sousa
Mauricio Araújo de Sousa was born in Santa Isabel on October 27, 1935. His father, Antonio Mauricio de Sousa, is a poet and his mother, Petronilha Araújo de Sousa, also delved into poetry. Mauricio developed an interest in cartooning at a young age, and began to draw posters and illustrations for periodicals. At 17 years of age, he worked for a daily newspaper called Folha da Manhã as a crime reporter. In 1959, Sousa quit that job and began his comic book career, and created "Turma da Mônica" (Monica's Gang). The comics of Mauricio de Sousa have gained international fame, been featured on licensed merchandise, and have even been adapted for movies, television, video games, and even a São Paulo amusement park, the Parque da Mônica ("Monica's Park"). Two other Parque da Mônica facilities were also located in Curitiba and Rio de Janeiro, but they both closed in 2000 and 2005, respectively. From 1970 to 1986, Mauricio's comic books had been published by Editora Abril, until Globo took over in January 1987. His work has been published in many magazines and newspapers since 1959. Since January 2007, the comic book series is published by Panini Comics.
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WritingBirthday
October 27, 1935Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
55Place of birth
Santa Isabel, SP, Brazil![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/wfj8i5h6k36qbuI3UX6gxPwL1Yy.jpg)
Cast credits
![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/hZ4iN32DlPISDDxVN2KXQtAhtNN.jpg)
Cine Gibi Collection
Bidu![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/yheGifKdHNkJzIMqJ4u4FNgZ32s.jpg)
Os Trapalhões no Rabo do Cometa
Maurício de Sousa![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/H1MUkKrHLouxZHo1efmXfPotg2.jpg)
Cine Gibi 2
Mauricio![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/7bnt0NVYEXrZJ1VlPsuplT8nzYG.jpg)
A Rádio do Chico Bento
Self![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/4gtgUYAngSN6NlFX2ybJSDKCSVE.jpg)
Monica's Gang in an Adventure in Time
Bidu/Seu Sousa (voice)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/ud7OVcoVz22MgtTNNWcOOmbu03w.jpg)
As Aventuras da Turma da Mônica
Self![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/1ksQfIiWmyu9x4FbNBW5aNclVqu.jpg)
Monica and Friends: Bonds
Jornaleiro![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/dLibYW1rC8Zil2sUtygWDPlZ71m.jpg)
A Turma do Pererê.DOC
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Between Frames: The Art of Brazilian Animation
Self![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/xUXqbadZGR5sjdOZ6dRtV4t8QQq.jpg)
Monica and Friends: Lessons
Tio da Cantina![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/f3crGIDaVYgw5PeZ7NCeLUXsooD.jpg)
Cine Gibi 5: Luz, Câmera, Ação!
Bidu (voice)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/2os0jJ9LLjqt2Kdbi0REyGR6kG6.jpg)
Cine Gibi: O Filme
Bidu (voice) / Self![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/i93lsJBkxspmxkevghgLDgh6n4F.jpg)
Se Liga na Turma da Mônica, Vol. 1
Bidu / Pai da Mônica (voice)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/wBIyjl6kVxPmyPSUWhlk4PINxz5.jpg)
Turma da Mônica Jovem: Reflexos do Medo
PorteiroCrew credits
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Monica's Gang in an Adventure in Time
Director, Writer![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/kte6pacMILHF3hIyfyGawcJUF39.jpg)
The Princess and the Robot
Director, Music, Supervising Producer, Characters, Story![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/ud7OVcoVz22MgtTNNWcOOmbu03w.jpg)
As Aventuras da Turma da Mônica
Producer, Writer, Music, Supervising Producer, Characters![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/n5magD0XDknxWq6MdthUE9tIaO5.jpg)
Mônica e a Sereia do Rio
Director, Original Story, Characters![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/iDSlRmuvlUH1mflN5QOoIb4pYkH.jpg)
Turma da Mônica: O Bicho-Papão e Outras Histórias
Director, Executive Producer, Original Story![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/ayP8hDnHFrPF9sCUkikODYofcCj.jpg)
As Novas Aventuras da Turma da Mônica
Director, Writer![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/vW6Lfqd7GdL3VvXTS4meCg7xxCg.jpg)
A Estrelinha Mágica
Director, Original Story, Music![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/36zEU1KFPiRaY7Duh7GxYLzR3pI.jpg)
Chico Bento, Óia a Onça!
Director, Characters![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/dXxn0VnTKuMbAt35BP0TOGCAl9b.jpg)
Turma da Mônica: O Natal de Todos Nós
Director, Screenplay![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/1ksQfIiWmyu9x4FbNBW5aNclVqu.jpg)
Monica and Friends: Bonds
Characters![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/m82dsbVoUoIOt5gqz0roNabj2JO.jpg)
Cine Gibi 3: Planos Infalíveis
Producer, Characters![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/jiBkEU8bTfX12iM1Zjk0X5xeyKp.jpg)
Cine Gibi 4: Meninos e Meninas
Producer, Characters![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/f3crGIDaVYgw5PeZ7NCeLUXsooD.jpg)
Cine Gibi 5: Luz, Câmera, Ação!
Producer, Characters, Director![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/H1MUkKrHLouxZHo1efmXfPotg2.jpg)
Cine Gibi 2
Characters![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/hZ4iN32DlPISDDxVN2KXQtAhtNN.jpg)
Cine Gibi Collection
Characters