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).
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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Filmography (Movies)
Mauricio de Sousa: The Movie
Character:Mauricio de Sousa
Release Date:23/10/2025
Chuck Billy and The Marvelous Guava Tree
Character:Mauricio de Sousa
Release Date:09/01/2025
Cidade da Criança: Uma História Afetiva
Character:
Release Date:06/12/2024
Turma da Mônica Jovem: Reflexos do Medo
Character:Porteiro
Release Date:18/01/2024
Monica and Friends: Lessons
Character:Tio da Cantina
Release Date:30/12/2021
A Turma do Pererê.DOC
Character:
Release Date:03/10/2019
Monica and Friends: Bonds
Character:Jornaleiro
Release Date:27/06/2019
Between Frames: The Art of Brazilian Animation
Character:Self
Release Date:01/09/2013
Se Liga na Turma da Mônica, Vol. 1
Character:Bidu / Pai da Mônica (voice)
Release Date:15/09/2011
Malditos Cartunistas
Character:
Release Date:06/11/2010
Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 5: Luz, Câmera, Ação!
Character:Bidu (voice)
Release Date:29/09/2010
Monica's Gang in an Adventure in Time
Character:Bidu/Seu Sousa (voice)
Release Date:16/02/2007
Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 2
Character:Mauricio
Release Date:07/09/2005
Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi: O Filme
Character:Bidu (voice) / Self
Release Date:09/07/2004
Will Eisner: Profissão Cartunista
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1999
Momentos Inesquecíveis do Desenho Animado Publicitário
Character:
Release Date:30/11/1989
A Rádio do Chico Bento
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1989
Os Trapalhões no Rabo do Cometa
Character:Maurício de Sousa
Release Date:26/08/1986
As Aventuras da Turma da Mônica
Character:Self
Release Date:22/12/1982
Television Appearances
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