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Mexican guy dresses as cartoon character Shrek to earn money for family, community

Tijuana, Feb 20 (EFE).- Hugo García lives in the Mexican border city of Tijuana, a man who for 10 years has been roaming the streets to make a living in a unique and original way: disguised as the cartoon character Shrek, with which he also intends to help society.Painted in green and wearing the typical clothing that distinguishes the ogre in the DreamWorks animation, Hugo goes out into the streets going around every corner to take pictures with those who approach him. He also attends social events. (Camera: ISRAEL MARTÍNEZ PÁEZ).SHOT LIST: HUGO GARCÍA DRESSED AS CARTOON CHARACTER SHREK GREETS PEOPLE AT THE INTERNATIONAL GATEHOUSE OF SAN YSIDRO, TIJUANA, MEXICO. SOUND BITE: MEXICAN HUGO GARCÍA (IN SPANISH).TRANSLATION: A few minutes ago I gave more than 60 diapers to children who also lack little things, and thanks to the people who support me, who come from the United States and take things to my house for me to donate. Now that the houses in (the neighborhood) El Rubí were burned, we give away toys, we give food, we give televisions, in the El Niño neighborhood, we give joy in the La Miseria neighborhood, because there is nothing, there is no light, no water, nothing.