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I’m an animation and character design freelancer from the Philippines, focused on creating engaging 2D characters and rigging that keep details strong and motion believable. I enjoy building friendly, semi-realistic cartoon characters, from concept and design to clean cut-outs and animation-ready setups. I’ve worked on feature and short film animation as a 2D frame-by-frame animator, rigger, and cut-out animator, and I’m currently involved in a short film as a Moho animator and rigger. Alongside my film work, I also take on personal projects and commissions that range from animals and fantasy characters to more experimental doodles and animation studies.…I’m an animation and character design freelancer from the Philippines, focused on creating engaging 2D characters and rigging that keep details strong and motion believable. I enjoy building friendly, semi-realistic cartoon characters, from concept and design to clean cut-outs and animation-ready setups. I’ve worked on feature and short film animation as a 2D frame-by-frame animator, rigger, and cut-out animator, and I’m currently involved in a short film as a Moho animator and rigger. Alongside my film work, I also take on personal projects and commissions that range from animals and fantasy characters to more experimental doodles and animation studies.

Angel Lu Bao

Animator, Character Designer, 2D Animator, +2

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I’m an animation and character design freelancer from the Philippines, focused on creating engaging 2D characters and rigging that keep details strong and motion believable. I enjoy building friendly, semi-realistic cartoon characters, from concept and design to clean cut-outs and animation-ready setups. I’ve worked on feature and short film animation as a 2D frame-by-frame animator, rigger, and cut-out animator, and I’m currently involved in a short film as a Moho animator and rigger. Alongside my film work, I also take on personal projects and commissions that range from animals and fantasy characters to more experimental doodles and animation studies.…I’m an animation and character design freelancer from the Philippines, focused on creating engaging 2D characters and rigging that keep details strong and motion believable. I enjoy building friendly, semi-realistic cartoon characters, from concept and design to clean cut-outs and animation-ready setups. I’ve worked on feature and short film animation as a 2D frame-by-frame animator, rigger, and cut-out animator, and I’m currently involved in a short film as a Moho animator and rigger. Alongside my film work, I also take on personal projects and commissions that range from animals and fantasy characters to more experimental doodles and animation studies.

Available to hire

I’m an animation and character design freelancer from the Philippines, focused on creating engaging 2D characters and rigging that keep details strong and motion believable. I enjoy building friendly, semi-realistic cartoon characters, from concept and design to clean cut-outs and animation-ready setups.

I’ve worked on feature and short film animation as a 2D frame-by-frame animator, rigger, and cut-out animator, and I’m currently involved in a short film as a Moho animator and rigger. Alongside my film work, I also take on personal projects and commissions that range from animals and fantasy characters to more experimental doodles and animation studies.

Skills

2D Animation

Character Design

Animation

Experience Level

2D Animation

Expert

Character Design

Expert

Animation

Expert

Language

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Animator (Moho) & Rigger at Studio Diwa

January 1, 2025 - Present

Worked on the short film “Kaibigan” as a Moho animator and rigger. Supported character performance through animation and rigging workflows for production readiness.

Freelance Animator (2D Cut-Out) / Moho Animator / Rigger at Dewana / Diyah (Studio)

January 1, 2025 - Present

Worked on the short film “Kaibigan” as a Moho animator and rigger, supporting 2D animation and rigging production for the project.

2D Frame-by-Frame Animator at ZsaZsaZaturna Feature Film / Rocketsheep Studio

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Worked as a 2D frame-by-frame animator on the feature film. Contributed to character motion and animation production supporting the overall storytelling and visual style.

2D Frame-by-Frame Animator at ZsaZsaZaturnah Feature Film / RocketSheep Studios

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Worked as a 2D frame-by-frame animator on the feature film “ZsaZsaZaturnah,” contributing to animation production through hand-drawn/2D animation workflow.

Freelance 2D Animator / Cut-out Animator at Freelance (Friendly Foes Studio / other personal commissions)

January 1, 2020 - Present

Provided freelance animation and cut-out animation services through personal projects and commissions, including character design, cut-out animation, and rigging support across multiple character categories (animals, anthros, fantasy).

Freelance Cut-Out Animator at Friendly Foes Studio / Studio D i w a (as listed)

January 1, 2020 - Present

Provided freelance 2D cut-out animation support for personal and studio-related projects, focusing on animation delivery using cut-out character techniques.

Education

B.S. in Animation (Bachelor of Science in Animation) at School of Design and the Arts, Jose Rizal (implied: College/Academy of School of Design and the Arts)

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020

ICT SHS Graduate at Colegio de San Juan del Eletran, Bataan

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

B.S. in Animation at College of San Juan de Letran, Bataan

January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020

Graduate (ICTS/SHS) at Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Bataan

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020