Born and raised in the Philippines, Armand grew up in Quezon City and studied engineering at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering in 1989. He practiced as an apprentice engineer for a short time before joining the animation industry.

He started his

Career. In May 1990, Armand started in animation as an inbetweener at Fil-Cartoons in Manila, a subsidiary studio of Hanna-Barbera Productions. After ten months as an inbetweener, in March 1991, he moved to layout department, and that was the start of his career.

• Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009, animated film) - Visual Development

• Surf's Up (2007, animated film) - Visual Development

• Brother Bear (2003, animated film) - Layout Journeyman

• Lilo & Stitch (2002, animated film) - Layout Journeyman

• Tarzan (1999, animated film) - Layout Key Assistant

• Mulan (1998, animated film) - Layout Key Assistant

• Fantastic Four (1995, animated TV Series) - Layout Supervisor

• X-Men (1995, animated TV Series) - Layout Supervisor

• Biker Mice From Mars (1994, animated TV Series) - Layout Supervisor

From 1975 to 1979, Ruben worked as a graphic artist in Honolulu, Hawaii. He worked for Farmhouse Films as a trainee, which was his first job in animation.

After moving to Los Angeles in 1980, he worked for Hanna-Barbera in visual development, character design, and layout. He was laid off after a year.

Months later, he was able to enter Walt Disney Feature Animation's clean-up training program and after completing it, he worked on a 30-second animation test of Fflewddur Fflam in The Black Cauldron and submitted it to the review board. He was promoted to animating assistant and worked for Disney from 1982 until 2013.

Animated Films

1. "The Lion King" (1994) - Character designer and animator; notably designed Timon and Pumbaa.

2. "Mulan" (1998) - Character designer; contributed to the design of Mushu, among other characters.

3. "Tarzan" (1999) - Character designer and animator; worked on the design of characters like Terk and Tantor.

4. "Lilo & Stitch" (2002) - Character designer; created designs for Stitch and other characters.

5. "Brother Bear" (2003) - Character designer; worked on the design of characters such as Kenai and Koda.

6. "The Princess and the Frog" (2009) - Character designer; contributed to the designs of characters like Tiana and Dr. Facilier.

7. "Frozen" (2013) - Character designer; involved in the design of Elsa, Anna, and other key characters.

8. "Zootopia" (2016) - Character designer; contributed to the designs of Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and other characters.

9. "Moana" (2016) - Character designer; worked on the design of characters like Moana and Maui.

10. "Raya and the Last Dragon" (2021) - Character designer; contributed to the designs of Raya, Sisu, and other characters.

Television

1. "DuckTales" (1987–1990) - Character designer; worked on characters like Scrooge McDuck and the DuckTales gang.

2. "Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers" (1989–1990) - Character designer; designed characters such as Chip, Dale, and their friends.

Video Games

1. "Kingdom Hearts" series - Character designer; designed characters for the Disney worlds featured in the games.

Early Career and Education

Nelson Bohol's journey into animation started with a strong foundation in art. He pursued formal education in animation and illustration, which provided him with the skills and techniques needed for a successful career in the field. He was passionate about animation from an early age and honed his craft through both formal education and self-study.

Entry into the Industry

Nelson Bohol entered the animation industry in the 1990s. He began his career at Disney Television Animation, where he worked on several high-profile projects. His work with Disney helped him gain recognition and build a solid reputation as a talented animator.

Notable Projects

1. "The Lion King" (1994) - Bohol contributed to the iconic film as an animator. His work on this project showcased his skill in bringing characters to life with emotional depth and fluid animation.

2. "Mulan" (1998) - Bohol worked on this film, which featured his animation skills in creating dynamic and engaging sequences.

3. "Tarzan" (1999) - He continued his work at Disney, contributing to the animation of characters and sequences in this film.

4. "Lilo & Stitch" (2002) - Bohol was involved in animating this beloved film, known for its unique style and memorable characters.

5. "Brother Bear" (2003) - His contributions to this film helped bring the story and characters to life with his animation expertise.