Monica and Friends
Created by Mauricio de Sousa
On TV Globo, TV Cultura
A long-running Brazilian children's comedy built on the friction and affection between a tight-knit group of kids, where teasing and conflict are the texture of friendship rather than its threat.
Monica, the leader of the crew and 'ruler of the street,' is a little girl with a strong personality, not one to overlook any insult. She absolutely loves her stuffed bunny, Samson, and takes him with her everywhere. Jimmy Five, one of her best friends, is a smart kid, but he's always provoking her. Maggy is Monica's best friend and a super cute girl, who is always eating watermelons. To complete the show's main quartet, enter Smudge, a skillful boy who is terrified of water.
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