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Main character traits Absent-minded and forgetful. He often gets lost in details, is surprised by the most mundane things (for example, not knowing where milk comes from), and gets into awkward situations during reporting.

Naive and dreamy. He retains a childish perception of the world and is genuinely delighted by simple things, like cookies.

Kind and compassionate. Always ready to help, he's attentive and caring towards others.

Insecure. He seeks approval from his senior colleagues, especially Tulio Triviño and Juan Carlos Bodoque. He's willing to give gifts and flatter them to gain their favor.

Devoted. He's very attached to his dogs (the "Doggy Style" crew), regularly mentioning them in his reports and sending them greetings.

Romantic and sentimental. Deeply and sincerely in love with Patana Tufillo, Tulio's niece.

Behavioral and motivational characteristics His love for Patana is one of the main driving forces of the character. He:

tries to attract her attention in different ways (including putting on a mask to get closer);

publicly confesses his love at the festival in Viña del Mar (2013);

is delighted to learn that she is still waiting for his marriage proposal ("El Funeral de Tulio").

A desire for recognition. Mario often tries to earn the respect of his colleagues, but due to his naivety and clumsiness, this doesn't always work out.

Childlike spontaneity. Despite a difficult past (he was abandoned by his mother and "raised" by vegetables), he didn't become embittered, but remained kind and curious.

Professional passion. Although his reports often end in humor, he sincerely believes in the importance of his work.

Comic elements of the image The contrast between ambition and ability. He dreams of doing serious reporting, but constantly finds himself in ridiculous situations.

Failures in his personal life. His romantic advances often go unrequited or are thwarted by the intervention of others (for example, Guaripolo).

An unusual backstory. A childhood spent among vegetables adds both absurdity and poignancy to his character.

Type: a titer doll in the form of a Chihuahua dog.

Color: white.

Skin/undercoat: beige, light shade (beige claro).

Nose: Clearly defined black nose section.

Eyes: Relatively large in early seasons; smaller after redesign in Episode 8 ("El asesor de imagen").

Muzzle: in the first season - a simple shape; after the redesign, it became larger and more expressive.

Hair/Coat: A distinctive black tuft of woolen strands, styled like a fringe or crest on the head.

Appearance Main features:

white with beige leather; black nose; hair - a black tuft of woolen threads. Cloth:

wore a sky-blue suit with a pocket bearing the "31 Minutes" logo, a white shirt and a black tie

Mario Hugo works as a field reporter and manager of the program's "Beautiful and Unexplored Dimension" section. He's known for his absent-mindedness and unruliness, as well as for caring for numerous dogs.

It is presented in the form of a doll (titter) depicting a Chihuahua dog.

Mario Hugo is a touching, clumsy, and kind character whose naivety and sincerity provide much of the show's comedy. He's both funny and relatable: you sympathize with his failures and admire his tenacity in achieving his goals.

Behavioral features and paradoxes Childlike spontaneity. Despite his mature thinking, Patana retains childlike traits: curiosity, occasional clumsiness, and a tendency to be surprised by simple things.

Alter ego "The Shadow" (La Sombra). As a detective, she transforms: she becomes serious, secretive, and obsessed with solving shocking cases. This contrasts with her usual sweet girl image.

Occasional capriciousness. In early episodes (for example, in the debut episode, episode 12), she could be demanding and even manipulative (kidnapping Bodoke for a job on the program), but later she became more restrained.

Professional seriousness. At work, she is collected and responsible, which sets her apart from her eccentric colleagues.

Key motivations to prove one's competence (especially in front of Tulio);

bring logic to the absurd world of 31 Minutos;

to reveal secrets (as a detective);

maintain warm relationships with loved ones despite disagreements.

Bottom Line: Patana is a complex character, combining childlike sincerity with mature prudence. She serves as the show's anchor of sanity, yet remains vibrant and multifaceted: she can be a stern detective, a caring niece, and a stubborn teenager. Her development from impulsive debutante to confident professional is one of the show's subtle storylines.

Main character traits Intelligence and resourcefulness. Patana is one of the smartest characters on the show. Her reports are professional and engaging, and she quickly analyzes situations and finds solutions.

Reason and common sense. In the chaotic atmosphere of the program, she often acts as the "voice of reason," pointing out others' mistakes or the absurdity of their actions.

Kindness and compassion. Patana is always ready to help others, participates in conflict resolution, and strives to support those around her.

Affectionate and sensitive. Despite her sharp intellect, she displays genuine care and warmth in relationships.

Purposefulness. When Patana wants something (for example, to participate in a program), she persistently pursues it, using her ingenuity.

Relationships with other characters Tulio (Uncle). Patana sincerely admires him and considers him a role model. However, she is often more cunning and competent than her uncle, which irritates Tulio and causes him to lack patience with his niece.

Mario Hugo. A young journalist is madly in love with Patana, but she ignores his romantic advances, keeping her distance.

The rest of the adults. Patana treats them respectfully, calling them "uncles" (including Juan Carlos Bodoque and Policarpo), but when necessary, gently puts them in their place.

Behavioral features and paradoxes Childlike spontaneity. Despite his mature thinking, Patana retains childlike traits: curiosity, occasional clumsiness, and a tendency to be surprised by simple things.

Alter ego "The Shadow" (La Sombra). As a detective, she transforms: she becomes serious, secretive, and obsessed with solving shocking cases. This contrasts with her usual sweet girl image.

Occasional capriciousness. In early episodes (for example, in the debut episode, episode 12), she could be demanding and even manipulative (kidnapping Bodoke for a job on the program), but later she became more restrained.

Professional seriousness. At work, she is collected and responsible, which sets her apart from her eccentric colleagues.

Patana Tufillo

Relationship: Tulio's niece.

appears periodically when he sometimes makes fun of Tulio, reminding him of embarrassing episodes from the past (for example, about the “classic handbag” because of which he was laughed at in his hometown of Titirilkene).

Some details of appearance:

species: bird; color: green; Gender: female. Patana is the youngest and most important female character in the series. She wears clothes appropriate to the situation: depending on the episode, this can be a jacket, a T-shirt, winter, or summer clothing.

Patana first appeared in the 12th episode of the first season. She is smart, quick-witted, and sensible, often helping others and offering solutions to conflicts. Despite her admiration for Uncle Tulio, she often proves to be more cunning and professional than him, which sometimes irritates the host.

More about her appearance: Patana has curly red hair, black eyes with lush eyelashes, her body is green, but surprisingly, her upper beak, the front of her throat, and her belly are white. Her lower beak is green, and her upper beak is longer than the lower one and white. Her arms resemble wings, and her legs are like a bird's.

Juanin Juan Harry:

Appearance: a small character of indeterminate appearance (resembles an anthropomorphic animal).

Role: Tulio and Juan Carlos' protégé or assistant; often suffers from their eccentric ideas.

Juan Carlos Bodoque

Appearance: Red anthropomorphic rabbit.

Tulio's friend since their days in the Apumanke scout troop. He often gets into awkward situations with Tulio.

His signature phrase, "Nunca había visto tanta caca junta" ("I've never seen so much poop in one place"), perfectly captures his sarcastic outlook on the world.

Juan Carlos, a native of Titirillque, is one of 68 children of Mitzi Vodok and Don Belisario Bodok. At the age of eight, he joined the Manada Apumanque scout troop, where he met Tulio Triviño, who became his childhood friend.

Juan Carlos is a character with internal conflict:

On the one hand, he is a responsible journalist who fights for the environment and tries to convey important information to viewers;

On the other hand, he is a gambler and a womanizer whose weaknesses constantly create problems for him.

Wit and charisma. Juan Carlos has a knack for commanding attention on camera. He makes witty commentary on events and often uses irony, especially in his environmental reports ("La Nota Verde").

Seriousness and professionalism. In his work, he strives to be a serious and objective journalist who exposes environmental issues. His reports sometimes sound a bit poetic, but this only underscores the importance of the topic.

Gambling. Juan Carlos has a serious weakness—a passion for gambling and betting. He regularly bets on horse races (including on the mare Storm, who never wins), which leads to financial and reputational problems.

Grumpiness. He can sometimes be abrupt, irritable, and argumentative. This manifests itself both at work and in his interactions with friends—for example, with Tulio.

Don Juanism. Juan Carlos has a reputation as a womanizer: he's had many girlfriends, sometimes several at once. He tries to balance the image of a conscientious journalist with his reputation as a heartbreaker.

Jealousy and rivalry. Juan Carlos is a little envious of Tulio's position as the main news anchor. He dreams of becoming the host of "31 Minutos" himself and sometimes tries to outshine Tulio or take his place on air.

Friendliness and loyalty. Despite their rivalry, Juan Carlos has been truly friends with Tulio since their days in the Manada Apumanque scout troop. In critical situations, he is ready to come to his friend's aid.

Curiosity and passion. When he undertakes an environmental investigation, he strives to understand the matter, even if he doesn't initially understand the problem. Sometimes he turns to other characters for help.

Impulsivity. Often acts spontaneously, succumbing to emotions or temptations (for example, gambling with friends' money during a Christmas party and losing their gifts).

Sense of humor. She loves to poke fun at Tulio, especially his vanity and forgetfulness. Their relationship resembles a "toxic friendship," with banter but no malice.

Appearance: A monkey-like doll. Light beige face and inner arms; body with a pattern of white, black, gray, brown, and orange lines (resembling a vest). Eyes are normal, but black, no nose, red mouth with a black outline. Always wears a tie, sometimes a suit or shirt, has a monkey tail and ears, black eyebrows,

Role: 31 Minutos news anchor, millionaire, lives in Mansión Triviño.

Personality: vain, egocentric, eccentric, forgetful, attention-seeking, but kind at heart. Afraid of whales.

Build: Slim but strong.