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1. Ronnie del Carmen

yw62wbs7qc — 2024-08-20 11:26:16 UTC

Ronnie del Carmen was born in Cavite City, Philippines. He pursued Fine Arts at the University of Santo Tomas but left school to work as a designer and illustrator at an advertising agency. He then moved to the United States, where he began his career in animation.

Del Carmen's early animation work includes storyboarding for Warner Bros. Animation on shows like Batman: The Animated Series and Freakazoid!. His talent in storytelling quickly made him a standout in the industry.

Del Carmen's big break came when he joined Pixar Animation Studios in 2000 as a story supervisor. He worked on several high-profile films, including Finding Nemo (2003) and Ratatouille (2007). Del Carmen co-directed the Academy Award-winning film Inside Out (2015), where he also contributed to the film's story development.

His most notable work is co-directing Inside Out, which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2016. Del Carmen continues to work at Pixar, contributing to various projects and mentoring young animators.

2. Josie Trinidad

yw62wbs7qc — 2024-08-20 11:27:14 UTC

Josie Trinidad was born and raised in the United States, but she is of Filipino descent, with her parents hailing from the Philippines. She was drawn to animation from a young age, inspired by Disney films. Trinidad earned her degree in Character Animation from the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts).

Trinidad began her career at Disney as a story apprentice. Her talent and dedication quickly led her to a full-time position, where she worked as a story artist on films like The Princess and the Frog (2009) and Tangled (2010).

Trinidad's breakthrough came when she became the Head of Story for the critically acclaimed film Zootopia (2016). Her role in shaping the narrative and character development was crucial to the film's success.

Josie Trinidad co-directed Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) and continues to work on upcoming Disney projects. Her work on Zootopia remains one of her most recognized contributions to animation.

3. Armand Serrano

yw62wbs7qc — 2024-08-20 11:29:11 UTC

Armand Serrano was born in Manila, Philippines, and studied architecture at the University of Santo Tomas. He initially worked as an architect before deciding to pursue his passion for animation. He migrated to the United States, where he began his career in the animation industry.

Serrano's first job in animation was with the Philippine Animation Studio, where he worked on The Flintstones and Scooby-Doo. He later moved to the United States, where he worked at Hanna-Barbera and eventually at Walt Disney Animation Studios.

Serrano gained international recognition for his work as a visual development artist and production designer. He worked on several blockbuster films, including Lilo & Stitch (2002), Mulan (1998), and Big Hero 6 (2014). His expertise in creating immersive worlds and environments has made him a key figure in the industry.

One of Serrano's most recent works includes his contribution to Zootopia (2016) and Moana (2016), where he played a significant role in visual development. Serrano continues to work in the industry and also shares his knowledge through workshops and lectures around the world.