Monica | |
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Monica's Gang character | |
First appearance | Newspaper comics for Folha da Manhã |
Created by | Maurício de Sousa |
Portrayed by | Giulia Benite (Monica and Friends: Bonds) |
Voiced by |
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In-universe information | |
Species | Human |
Gender | Female |
Family | Mrs. Luísa (Mother) Mr. Sousa (Father) Ditto (pet dog) |
Monica (Portuguese: Mônica) is a Brazilian fictional character and Mauricio de Sousa's best-known creation. Introduced in 1963, she serves as the main protagonist and title character of the Monica and Friends (Turma da Mônica) comic book series and media franchise.
De Sousa based the character on his second daughter, also named Monica, with whom the fictional character shares some physical characteristics.[1][2] In her first appearances, she was a supporting character to Jimmy Five, but was gradually made the main character.[3] An eponymous comic book series began publication from 1970.[3]