Courage Through Curiosity
In Inés the Brave, curiosity is the ultimate superpower. By asking 'What if?', Inés unlocks history and awakens heroes, proving to young audiences that the courage to question is the greatest adventure of all.
Intergenerational Family Bonds
In this world, family history isn’t a memory—it’s an active, magical presence. Through ghostly ancestors and enchanted heirlooms, Inés the Brave teaches kids that their roots are a source of strength, turning the study of identity into a vibrant, emotional adventure.
Central America Culture
By blending authentic Honduran roots with universal themes of family and discovery, Inés the Brave creates a bridge between the local and the global. It’s a series where history is lived, culture is celebrated, and every child can feel proud of where they come from.
FAMILY'S ANCIENT SECRETS
Themes
Ines the Brave is a show centered on confidence, courage, and the strength of family bonds, all set against the vibrant backdrop of Central American culture and fantastical adventures.
Character's Designs
The gang of Ines, Marcela, and Daniel is the heart of Ines the Brave—a trio of adventurous, loyal, and contrasting personalities that together create a dynamic and lovable team.
WHERE PAINTINGS LEAD TO MAGIC
Antonio, Maria, and Gertrudis—
The ghostly great-great-grandparents (and grandaunt) who bring both magic and mayhem to Ines the Brave.
Team of Hortensia and José—the guardians of Ines the Brave. Together, they represent a bridge to the past, blissfully unaware that their ordinary lives are about to collide with the extraordinary.
THE HOUSE'S HIDDEN PORTALS
The Worlds of Ines The Brave
The series takes place across two core worlds, each with its unique atmosphere, rules, and surprises. These worlds are interconnected through magical paintings and a centuries-old family legacy—and each one presents a thrilling contrast to the others.
The Grandparents' House
It belongs to her grandparents, Hortensia and José, and Ines loves visiting and even staying there while her parents are away studying ancient civilizations of the Mayan Culture.
Setting: Present-day vibrant small town in Southern Honduras. Known as “La Perla del Sur,” modern-day Choluteca is where the kids go to school, hang out, and occasionally stop magical mishaps from spilling into the real world.
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Key Features:
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Magical paintings that act as portals to other worlds.
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Storage rooms full of mysterious colonial objects.
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Adventures inside the house because of magical paintings.
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Mood: Cozy, mysterious, and alive with history.
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Why It Matters: It’s where everything begins—where the kids uncover the truth about their ghostly ancestors and step into magic for the first time.
The Magical World
Inside the Paintings
Each painting is a portal to a different magical world inspired by history, folklore, and imagination. These worlds reflect the colonial past of Honduras, but with mythical twists.
Setting: Fantastical versions of 19th-century Central America.
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Key Features:
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Maya-inspired worlds where stone temples breathe, carved glyphs come alive, and ancient animal spirits guide—or trick—our heroes. Jaguars made of starlight, whispering ceiba trees, and celestial beings tied to time, calendars, and the sky.
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Haunted caves inspired by Cuevas de Taulabé, glowing with carved symbols, echoing whispers, hidden passageways, and forgotten truths — alongside lost temples, and riddles etched into ancient ruins.
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Elements of real Honduran geography and legends, enhanced with magical realism.
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Mood: Daring, unpredictable, and visually lush—where anything can happen.
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Why It Matters: These worlds challenge the gang’s bravery, teamwork, and creativity, and always tie back to lessons learn.
There’s no end to adventures when you’re in an old house with the ghosts of your great-great-grandparents. From marinades to monsters—and spectacular worlds to explore inside the paintings—all kinds of adventures await Ines and her gang. Inspiring children to live with courage, friendship, and family ties in their own lives, Ines, Marcela, and Daniel provide the perfect balance of action, comedy, and heart.
For these three—and Ines’s loopy dead family—there’s no mystery too hard, no challenge too extreme. So come to Choluteca and see why they call her…
INES THE BRAVE!
CREDITS
Executive Director
Victor E. Ortiz
Original Writer
Viviana M. Salinas
Creative Manager
Stephany Ortiz
Contracted Story Editor
Randy Astle
Contracted 2D Character Design
Renata Redmiski
Ronaldo Barata
Natália Santos
Contracted 2D Character Look Development
Simona Scaturro
Contracted 2D Environment Design
Misael Méndez
