Considered one of the most beloved characters in “Monica’s Gang” , Chico Bento celebrates its birthday this Monday (1st) and, once again, celebrates its seven years, since 1961.
All dressed up with a straw hat, yellow t-shirt, striped, ripped pants and no shoes, he wins over everyone wherever he goes, after all, it’s impossible to forget the classic “Ara, sô!” – one of his most emblematic phrases.
ARA, there’s a party in Vila Abobrinha, man! Today is the birthday of everyone’s most beloved caipirinha. Happy birthday, Chico! 🩵 pic.twitter.com/4QmGZvlzG4
— Monica’s Gang (@TurmadaMonica) July 1, 2024
To celebrate the date, the CNN Below are 5 interesting facts about Chico Bento. Check it out:
- WWF Brazil Ambassador
Whether in comics or animation, the country character has always reminded us of the importance of protecting nature, valuing fauna and flora. In 2020, for example, he became an official ambassador for WWF-Brazil, a non-profit organization that works to defend life.
- Has had his own magazine for over 40 years
Despite having been created in 1961 as a sketch, his first appearance in newspaper strips was in 1963. However, Chico Bento only gained his own magazine on August 26, 1982, published by Editora Abril, bringing his captivating and unique personality of a mischievous boy.
- Character has theme song about his life
In addition to illustrating comic strips and comic books, Chico Bento also was an inspiration for the musical side and gained a theme song with his name. In the lyrics, some characteristics of the “happy country boy” are explored: such as his tiredness to work and his enormous desire to nap.
- Chico Bento will be in live-action in 2025
Early next year, the character’s story will come to life on Brazilian movie screens in a live-action version. In “Chico Bento e a Goiabeira Maraviósa”, Chico will be portrayed as a child, played by the 11-year-old influencer from Minas Gerais, Isaac Amendoim.
In the story, a construction on Nhô Lau’s land threatens to knock down his guava tree and a movement begins to prevent this from happening.
- Character is inspired by Mauricio de Sousa’s great-uncle
Chico Bento was inspired by Mauricio’s childhood life on the farm. He portrayed everything he witnessed in his comic strips and stories. He got his name from his great-uncle. He was a country boy from the countryside until the 1970s and his main characteristic was being slow and easily irritated by things.
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Source: CNN Brasil
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