Mauricio de Sousa
Writing
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.
Known for
Writing42
tvAstronauta
2024
Characters
movieMonica and Friends: Lessons
2021
Characters
movieMonica and Friends: Bonds
2019
Characters
movieTurma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 2
2005
Characters
movieVideogibi: A Ilha Misteriosa
1999
Characters
movieVideogibi: O Plano Sangrento
1998
Characters
movieVideogibi: O Mônico
1997
Characters
movieChico Bento, Óia a Onça!
1990
Characters
movieA Rádio do Chico Bento
1989
Characters
movieTurma da Mônica e a Estrelinha Mágica
1988
Characters, Screenplay
movieA Estrelinha Mágica
1987
Original Story
movieMônica e a Sereia do Rio
1987
Original Story, Characters
movieThe Princess and the Robot
1984
Story, Characters
movieAs Aventuras da Turma da Mônica
1982
Writer, Characters
movieTurma da Mônica: Feliz Natal Pra Todos
1980
Original Series Creator, Comic Book, Characters
movieO Natal da Turma da Mônica
1976
Characters
movieHoracio
Story, Characters, Comic Book
Acting22
movieDesenheiros do Instagram
2026
Archive footage
movieMauricio de Sousa: The Movie
2025
Mauricio de Sousa
movieChuck Billy and The Marvelous Guava Tree
2025
Mauricio de Sousa
tvMonica and Friends: How It All Began
2024
Funcionário da Limpeza
movieMonica and Friends: Lessons
2021
Tio da Cantina
movieMonica and Friends: Bonds
2019
Jornaleiro
tvBios
2018
Self
movieSe Liga na Turma da Mônica, Vol. 1
2011
Bidu / Pai da Mônica (voice)
movieMonica's Gang in an Adventure in Time
2007
Bidu/Seu Sousa (voice)
movieTurma da Mônica em Cine Gibi: O Filme
2004
Bidu (voice) / Self
movieOs Trapalhões no Rabo do Cometa
1986
Maurício de Sousa
Directing21
tvTurma da Mônica Jovem
2019
Director
movieVideogibi: O Mônico
1997
Director
movieA Estrelinha Mágica
1987
Director
Production17
tvTurma da Mônica Jovem
2019
Executive Producer
movieTurma da Mônica Apresenta: Magali
2016
Producer, Executive Producer
movieSe Liga na Turma da Mônica, Vol. 2
2012
Supervising Producer
movieSe Liga na Turma da Mônica, Vol. 1
2011
Supervising Producer
movieLinda Noite de Natal
2010
Producer
movieVideogibi: O Plano Sangrento
1998
Supervising Producer
movieVideogibi: O Mônico
1997
Producer
movieTurma da Mônica em O Bicho-Papão e Outras Histórias
1987
Executive Producer
movieThe Princess and the Robot
1984
Supervising Producer
movieAs Aventuras da Turma da Mônica
1982
Producer, Supervising Producer
movieTurma da Mônica: Feliz Natal Pra Todos
1980
General Manager
movieMônica e Cebolinha no Mundo de Romeu e Julieta
1979
Executive Producer
movieO Natal da Turma da Mônica
1976
Supervising Producer
Creator5
Sound5
Crew1
Visual Effects1
tvO Velho, o Menino e o Burro
1975
Opening/Ending Animation