Héctor
Feature films
Coco (2017)
Inspiration
Aladdin from Disney's Aladdin
Other names
Chorizo
Species
Human (formerly)
Personality
Spiritual, mischievous, well-meaning, sly, sweet, friendly, charming, responsible, charismatic, fun-loving, smart, comical, caring, loving, helpful, nice, somewhat desperate (at first), neglected (formerly), musically-talented, sneaky, fatherly, humorous, benevolent, romantic, unselfish, protective, crafty, sensitive, emotional, cute, humble, stubborn, brave, selfless, familial, kind, devoted, creative, quirky, merry, attractive, gentle, dreamy, noble, funny, well-disposed, warm-hearted, respectful, very handsome, supportive, passionate, optimistic, cheerful, arrogant (formerly), carefree, selfish (formerly), genuine, dismissive (formerly), big-hearted, lonely (formerly), determined, family-oriented
Appearance
Slender male skeleton, black hair and goatee, magenta eyes (brown when alive), one gold tooth, tan skin (formerly)
Occupation
Musician (formerly)
Affiliations
Neutral (formerly)
Goal
To get his picture on his family's ofrenda and be remembered
Home
Santa Cecilia (formerly)
Relatives
Imelda † (wife)
Allies
Ernesto de la Cruz (best friend; formerly), Miguel Rivera, Imelda, The Riveras, Chicharrón, Cecilia, Gustavo, Frida Kahlo, Dante, Pepita
Likes
Music, singing and dancing, his family (especially
Imelda ,
Coco , &
Miguel ), Día de los Muertos, tacos, tequila, bread of the dead, Frida Kahlo,
Ernesto de la Cruz (formerly), spending time with his family (especially with Miguel), writing songs, telling stories, being with Miguel and Coco, helping Miguel and his family, being helpful, playing tricks and pranks, being handsome
Dislikes
Being forgotten, his family in danger (especially living members), upsetting Imelda, music (formerly), musicians (formerly), being separated from his family,
Miguel leaving his family behind, Ernesto's betrayal, being told how skeletons walk, being called chorizo, lies, Miguel choosing his musical ambitions over his family, Ernesto de la Cruz, seeing Miguel crying, Miguel upset or getting hurt, Miguel's defiantness, stubbornness, impatience, selfishness and rebelliousness, his negligence, mistreatment, Miguel going to Ernesto's tower, his songs being "popular", helping Ernesto, not being with Miguel or his family, isolation, not being able to help Miguel or others, being told he "cares" about himself, Miguel's shyness, being helpless or good-for-nothing, bad luck, fame and fortune, being rejected, hated, and alone, abandonment, loneliness, child abuse
Powers and abilities
Detach-ability
Fate
Dies after ingesting poison in 1921. Years later, as a spirit, he is finally acknowledged by the living and is welcomed back into his family
Héctor is the deuteragonist from the Disney/Pixar film, Coco . He's Coco's true long-lost father and Miguel's true long-lost great-great-grandfather. He was also Ernesto de la Cruz 's former friend and partner-turned-rival.
Héctor was able to cross the bridge and Miguel play his guitar.