Mauricio de Sousa
Biography
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.
Personal Details
Movies (42)
Mauricio de Sousa: The Movie
as Mauricio de Sousa
2025
Chuck Billy and The Marvelous Guava Tree
as Mauricio de Sousa
2025
Cidade da Criança: Uma História Afetiva
2024
Turma da Mônica Jovem: Reflexos do Medo
as Porteiro
2024
Monica and Friends: Lessons
as Tio da Cantina
2021
Cine Cartoon - Especial Turma da Mônica Jovem
Director (Directing)
2019
A Turma do Pererê.DOC
2019
Monica and Friends: Bonds
as Jornaleiro
2019
Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 9: Vamos Fazer de Conta
Characters (Writing)
2016
Turma da Mônica Apresenta: Magali
Director (Directing)
2016
Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 8: ...Tá Brincando
Characters (Writing)
2015
Turma da Mônica: Especial de Natal
Director (Directing)
2015
Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 7: Bagunça Animal
Characters (Writing)
2014
Between Frames: The Art of Brazilian Animation
as Self
2013
Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 6: Hora do Banho
Characters (Writing)
2013
Se Liga na Turma da Mônica, Vol. 2
Supervising Producer (Production)
2012
Se Liga na Turma da Mônica, Vol. 1
as Bidu / Pai da Mônica (voice)
2011
Linda Noite de Natal
Producer (Production)
2010
Malditos Cartunistas
2010
Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 5: Luz, Câmera, Ação!
as Bidu (voice)
2010
Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 4: Meninos e Meninas
Producer (Production)
2009
Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 3: Planos Infalíveis
Producer (Production)
2008
Monica's Gang in an Adventure in Time
as Bidu/Seu Sousa (voice)
2007
Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 2
as Mauricio
2005
Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi: O Filme
as Bidu (voice) / Self
2004
Videogibi: A Ilha Misteriosa
Characters (Writing)
1999
Will Eisner: Profissão Cartunista
as Self
1999
Videogibi: O Estranho Soro do Dr. X
Director (Directing)
1998
Videogibi: O Plano Sangrento
Characters (Writing)
1998
Videogibi: O Mônico
Director (Directing)
1997
Turma da Mônica: Quadro a Quadro
Director (Directing)
1996
Chico Bento, Óia a Onça!
Director (Directing)
1990
Momentos Inesquecíveis do Desenho Animado Publicitário
1989
A Rádio do Chico Bento
as Self
1989
Turma da Mônica e a Estrelinha Mágica
Characters (Writing)
1988
Super-Heróis
Director (Directing)
1988
A Estrelinha Mágica
Director (Directing)
1987
Turma da Mônica: O Natal de Todos Nós
Director (Directing)
1987
Turma da Mônica em O Bicho-Papão e Outras Histórias
Director (Directing)
1987
Mônica e a Sereia do Rio
Director (Directing)
1987
Os Trapalhões no Rabo do Cometa
as Maurício de Sousa
1986
As Novas Aventuras da Turma da Mônica
Director (Directing)
1986
TV Shows (8)
Monica and Friends: How It All Began
as Funcionário da Limpeza
2024
Franjinha e Milena em Busca da Ciência
Characters (Writing)
2024
Vamos Brincar com a Turma da Mônica
Director (Directing)
2022
Monica and Friends
Book (Writing)
2022
Turma da Mônica Jovem
Executive Producer (Production)
2019
Bios
as Self
2018
Biduzidos
Creator (Creator)
2018
Ronaldinho Gaucho's Team
Creator (Creator)
2011