Pepo

Chilean cartoonist; creator of Condorito

Pepo - Chilean cartoonist; creator of Condorito
Born

1911
114 years ago

Died

July 14th, 2000
25 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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