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(CNN Spanish) - Without a doubt, one of the most beloved animated characters in the world is that of Bugs Bunny, who made his official debut on July 27, 1940 in the cartoon “A Wild Hare” by Tex Avery and who now celebrates 80 years of life.
There were many generations that grew up with this animated rabbit, who was a fashion icon and whose catchy phrase was repeated for years. In Zona Pop we decided to celebrate it, and for that we talked with Orlando Noguera, a renowned Venezuelan dubbing actor who gave life to Bugs, among many other cartoon characters known throughout the region.
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On his emblematic carrot ...
But in case you don't know who Bugs Bunny is, we will tell you that he is an international star, cultural pop icon and the most famous cartoon rabbit in the world. He is the star of the Looney Tunes gang, characterized by being cool and serene. His best friends are Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, while his enemies are Elmer Fudd and Yosemite Sam. His characteristic phrase and for what everyone knows is "What´s up Doc?" or "What's new, old man?"
"What many people don't know is that in the United States there were factories that sought to change their traditional carrot for turnips and celery. They offered the company to keep all the cartoonists if they did. In the end, it didn't happen. It was all thanks to a scene from Clark Gable in which he appears with a cigar and that was why they were based on making it a very important element, ”says Orlando, who also gives life to characters such as“ Fenomenoide ”,“ Tony the Tiger ”and Kevin from“ South Park ”, among many others.
Bugs Bunny is a master of disguise and has confused his rivals as a barber, a policeman, a pastry chef, a gentleman, and of course, as the beautiful Brunhilde. (Photo courtesy Cartoon Network / Boomerang)
The 15 facts you should know about Bugs Bunny according to Cartoon Network / Boomernag and Orlando Noguera
In Latin America, the Cartoon Network and Boomerang channels - signs that belong to WarnerMedia, as well as CNN en Español - celebrate Bugs Bunny with a special program that includes the movie "Space Jam", specials by Looney Toons and the New Looney Tunes . Confirm the transmission times in your country.
We invite you to listen to the interview we did with Orlando Noguera, who tells how the opportunity to bring Bugs Bunny to life came to him. He talks about fun facts like the true meaning of the carrot and the origin of Bugs' personality. In addition, we spoke with Bugs Bunny himself, who tells us who his best friends are in the world of Looney Tunes and tells us how he felt when he won his first Oscar.
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