Through visits and presentations, Populoso transmits his advice with stories, dances and songs.
Puerto Rico’s best-known corporate mascot
Works at Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
Age: 50 years
Populoso makes about 500 presentations a year.
Populoso has 15 costumes: casual, corporate, gala, baseball, judo, basketball player, beachgoer, golfer, superhero, Boy Scout, Santa Claus, Wise Man, athlete, Popular Anniversary and, of course, his Halloween costume.
We thank you for this gesture of love that you have so generously provided out students. People like you are the ones who make a difference in out day to day lives.
Ramonita Meléndez, Sociedad Pro-Niños Sordos de PR, Inc., Ponce
Thanks to your help we have once again made sure this activity, that is dedicated to the boys and girls that our organization caters to, was a complete success.
Ramfis J. Pérez, Lucha, Inc.
The character was created.
The first-generation mascot costume was produced.
Second-generation mascot costume is more agile and modern.
A more stylized mascot is introduced.
The new mascot makes its debut.
So cute! Sing with us! Do you know how the funniest bear got to Popular? Let’s go down the memory album with Populoso.
Do you know Populoso's favorite words? Discover them and dance with us. Prepare your list of positive words with Populoso.
You always listen to your parents talk about work, but do you know what it is? Populoso teaches you!
Populoso teaches you how you can save your money and achieve the goals you set for yourself.
An introduction to the concept of savings, how to recognize currency and how to encourage work.
Discover how Populoso joined the Popular family. Focuses on promoting values.
It focuses on the commitment to the individual and the environment.
Provides information on preparedness in case of natural disasters.
Populoso explains some of Puerto Rico’s Holiday Season traditions.
Populoso mingles with the public present at an event
The Populoso staff is composed of actors, leaders and educators certified to work with youngsters and children. Populoso is interpreted solely by theater actors who take great care in maintaining the bear’s personality and projection.
Non-eligible events
To request:
Participation requests are evaluated and answered within 2 or 3 business days after they are received.
Populoso also watches over the El Club del Ahorro bank account, aimed at fathers, mothers or legal guardians who want to help their children learn about proper money management.
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