Mauricio Araújo deSousa [1 ] ( Brazilian Portuguese: [mawˈɾisju dʒi ˈsowzɐ]; born October 27, 1935), known artistically as Mauricio de Sousa or mononymously just as Mauricio, is a Brazilian cartoonist and businessman who has created over…
MauriciodeSousa has been called the "Walt Disney of Brazil." But his mission is more than entertainment. His wildly popular "Monica" cartoons are also the perfect vehicle for conveying positive messages about health and life.
Nascido numa família de poetas e contadores de história em Santa Isabel, no interior de São Paulo, Mauricio DE Sousa criou a Turma da Mônica e tornou-se um dos autores de quadrinhos mais famosos do Brasil.