Pepo
Chilean cartoonist; creator of Condorito
Born
1911
114 years ago
Died
July 14th, 2000
24 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Chile
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A Chilean cartoonist created the comic strip Condorito, which debuted in 1949. The character Condorito became an iconic figure in Latin American popular culture. The comic features humorous stories centered around the daily lives of Condorito and his friends in a fictional town. The work achieved significant commercial success and contributed to the cartoonist’s recognition across various Spanish-speaking countries. The character has appeared in numerous adaptations, including animated series and a feature film.
Created the comic strip Condorito
Developed the character into an iconic figure
Produced animated adaptations and a feature film
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