Baldo
By Hector D. Cantú and Carlos Castellanos | 14.7K FollowersAbout Baldo
Like many 15-year-olds, Baldo Bermúdez’s life revolves around cars, girls and fitting in. Of course, being cool is a priority, and refurbishing his own Chevrolet Impala is a big part of that. He lives with his father, sister and great-aunt while working at Auto y Rod Inc., selling car parts.
Through his daily exploits, readers will see just how much they can identify with this teen. Writer Hector Cantú and artist Carlos Castellanos have created a familia whose warmth and gentle humor will appeal to all.
The comic has twice been a finalist for the National Cartoonists Society’s Comic Strip of the Year.
Meet Hector D. Cantú and Carlos Castellanos
Hector Cantú created his first newspaper cartoon when he was 12. “It was a small-town newspaper that just happened to be owned by my brother, but I think it counts,” Cantú says. “It’s called ‘networking.’”
He studied journalism at the University of Texas at Austin. He was previously an editor at Heritage Auctions in Dallas and managing editor at Hispanic Business magazine in Santa Barbara, California. He has worked for or written for The Dallas Morning News, Los Angeles Times Magazine and The Hollywood Reporter.
Cantú lives in Texas with his wife, Linda.
Carlos Castellanos is the artist behind the comic strip “Baldo.” Castellanos is originally from Cuba and was always interested in drawing. Around the age of seven, he recalls watching his first episode of "Bewitched." Watching Darrin Stephens sitting behind a large drawing table and working from home inspired the young man to do the same. He began his freelance career as an illustrator in 1981, while still in college. Castellanos now lives in West Palm Beach, Florida, and focuses on work for magazines, book publishers, ad agencies, corporate clients, and, of course, “Baldo.”
Cast of Characters
Baldo
The star of the show! Baldo isn’t the brainiest kid in school, but he has passion and a good heart—solid traits for a teen trying to find his place in the world. While he might not have the sweetest set of wheels—yet—we can still come along for the ride.
Gracie
Baldo’s 8-year-old sister is a confident, clever, mischievous whiz kid who aims high and is always ready for adventure. Perhaps it’s because she’s growing up in a single-parent household, but she never hesitates to pursue her goals until she finds the perfect fit.
Nora
Gracie’s best friend, always there with a hand when Gracie needs help or someone to join her on a wild adventure.
Cruz
Baldo’s best bud and partner in crime. If Baldo’s going to spill his guts to someone, it’s Cruz.
Dad
The anchor of the family, Sergio is a business owner who wants only the best for his "perfect" children.
Tia Carmen
The live-in aunt who hovers over her sobrino and sobrina with a bag full of old-world ways, common sense advice, and magical remedies.