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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Monica and Friends: Bonds (2019) — Jornaleiro
2. Monica and Friends: Lessons (2021) — Tio da Cantina
3. Chuck Billy and The Marvelous Guava Tree (2025) — Mauricio de Sousa
4. Monica's Gang in an Adventure in Time (2007) — Bidu/Seu Sousa (voice)
5. Os Trapalhões no Rabo do Cometa (1986) — Maurício de Sousa
6. Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 2 (2005) — Mauricio
7. Turma da Mônica Jovem: Reflexos do Medo (2024) — Porteiro
8. Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 5: Luz, Câmera, Ação! (2010) — Bidu (voice)
9. As Aventuras da Turma da Mônica (1982) — Self
10. Mauricio de Sousa: The Movie (2025) — Mauricio de Sousa
11. Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi: O Filme (2004) — Bidu (voice) / Self
12. Between Frames: The Art of Brazilian Animation (2013) — Self
13. Monica and Friends: How It All Began (2024) — Funcionário da Limpeza
14. A Rádio do Chico Bento (1989) — Self
15. Se Liga na Turma da Mônica, Vol. 1 (2011) — Bidu / Pai da Mônica (voice)
16. Momentos Inesquecíveis do Desenho Animado Publicitário (1989) — Self
17. A Turma do Pererê.DOC (2019)
18. Bios (2018) — Self
19. Will Eisner: Profissão Cartunista (1999) — Self
20. Malditos Cartunistas (2010)
21. Cidade da Criança: Uma História Afetiva (2024)
22. Desenheiros do Instagram (2026) — Archive footage

Directed

1. Monica's Gang in an Adventure in Time (2007) — Director
2. The Princess and the Robot (1984) — Director
3. Turma da Mônica em Cine Gibi 5: Luz, Câmera, Ação! (2010) — Director
4. As Aventuras da Turma da Mônica (1982) — Director
5. Mônica e a Sereia do Rio (1987) — Director
6. Chico Bento, Óia a Onça! (1990) — Director
7. As Novas Aventuras da Turma da Mônica (1986) — Director
8. Turma da Mônica em O Bicho-Papão e Outras Histórias (1987) — Director
9. Turma da Mônica Jovem (2019) — Director
10. Cine Cartoon - Especial Turma da Mônica Jovem (2019) — Director
11. A Estrelinha Mágica (1987) — Director
12. Turma da Mônica: O Natal de Todos Nós (1987) — Director
13. Turma da Mônica: Quadro a Quadro (1996) — Director
14. Videogibi: A Ilha Misteriosa (1999) — Director
15. Turma da Mônica Apresenta: Magali (2016) — Director
16. Videogibi: O Mônico (1997) — Director
17. Videogibi: O Estranho Soro do Dr. X (1998) — Director
18. Turma da Mônica e a Estrelinha Mágica (1988) — Director
19. Turma da Mônica: Especial de Natal (2015) — Director
20. Super-Heróis e Outras Histórias (2003) — Director
21. Vamos Brincar com a Turma da Mônica (2022) — Director