In the Tijuana is Hugo García, a man who has been searching the streets for 10 years for the food of his house in a unique and original way: disguised as the animated character “Shrek”, with whom he also intends to help society.
“We are in battle, we are alive, life brings you everything and you have to take it as it comes, with hope and a good feeling”
Painted in green and with the typical clothing that distinguishes the animation ogre, Hugo goes out on the streets, going around every corner to take pictures with the curious who approach him, he also participates in social events.
He is called “Shrek of Tijuana” and not only shares joy with his followers, but also with his own family, as an idea to personify this character. arose from the need to raise funds for medical treatments and chemotherapy for his wife.
“It’s been 10 years since we hit the number one enemy of the human being who is cancerous to my wife Martha Beatriz Vázquez, she already had 17 chemotherapies and we went hand in hand with God, because without God we can’t do things Said Hugo.
He acknowledged that it is the population that provides material aid, from money to pantries, which when accumulated decides to share with those most in need, such as shelters, orphanages and communities abandoned by the authorities.
“We are fighting, we are alive, life brings you everything and you have to understand it as it comes, with hope and a good feeling, right now we are here and tomorrow we do not know, but we always do a good deed and fight for a human being He said.
“Tijuana Shrek” is recognized by local, national and international media, and distinguished brands have contacted him, such as World Boxing Council and Tijuana I Love 664.
The inspiration for Hugo García, he said, is his wife and health, as well as his daughter, who sometimes supports him and dresses in Fiona, Shrek’s faithful partner according to the DreamWorks story.
García not only seeks to earn a living by character, but also to bring a human sense to the community, because during the health emergency he donated face masks, diapers, pantry, clothes and even the kitchens of those who need it.
“A few minutes ago I gave more than 60 diapers to children who also miss the little things and thank the people who support me, who come from the United States and take things home to me to donate,” he said.
He recalled that he also offered help to those who lost their homes due to natural phenomena such as fires, rains, landslides, among others.
“Now that the houses have been burned in (in the neighborhood) El Rubí, we give toys, we give food, we give TVs, there in the El Niño neighborhood, we give joy there in the La Miseria neighborhood, because there is nothing, there is no light, there is no water, nothing, ”he said.
Hugo García is one of thousands of Tijuana residents looking for food from home every day, but he does it differently and has been seen several times with high-level politicians, accompanying them to social events as well. with some artists and sports figures visiting Tijuana.
It is common to see “Tijuana Shrek” walking through the Urban Area of the Tijuana River, Revolution Boulevard, international landmarks, the Municipal Palace or the Center, always accessing a photo and offering sweets to the children who greet it.
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