Kenn Navarro's life story unfolded in Manila, Philippines, a city that played a pivotal role in shaping his formative years, as his fascination with cartoons reached an all-time high, a passion that continued to intensify as he transitioned into adulthood, gradually evolving into an unrelenting ambition that propelled him to dedicate his life to the pursuit of animation, a creative calling that remained the driving force behind his artistic endeavors for the entirety of his career, a testament to the enduring power of his childhood fascination.
Kenn's academic odyssey commenced with a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design, with a unique focus on Animation, obtained from the renowned San Francisco State University. This academic milestone marked the beginning of a remarkable journey, as Kenn went on to embark upon a series of pioneering and imaginative undertakings. He subsequently accepted various independent music video and small-scale animation projects at 6'2 Studios, a thriving production hub situated in the charming town of Larkspur, California.
In the year 1998, Kenn embarked on a new and exciting professional journey, joining the rapidly evolving entity of MondoMedia, a burgeoning studio that was poised to revolutionize the world of Internet content by generating and disseminating a wide range of original and innovative productions.
As Kenn gradually immersed himself in his new role, he was afforded the unique opportunity to leverage his exceptional talents and skills in various video game projects, where he was able to make a significant impact and contribute to the success of these endeavors.
Prior to being entrusted with the responsibility of infusing Mondo's signature style of irreverent Internet shows with his creative skills, Kenn had already demonstrated his capabilities and versatility as a creative professional, and was thus well-equipped to take on this new challenge and bring his own unique perspective and flair to the table.
Kenn's tenure at Mondo marked a transformative period in his artistic evolution, as it was during this time that he, alongside his close confidants Rhode Montijo and Aubrey Ankrum, began conceptualizing a novel project that would eventually blossom into the cherished and iconic Happy Tree Friends.
This groundbreaking idea was first conceived in the year 2000, and its initial release was met with an unprecedented and resounding success, attracting an astonishing 15 million hits per month, a testament to the project's immense popularity and enduring appeal.
The meteoric rise of Happy Tree Friends to unprecedented levels of popularity paved the way for its successful transition to television in the year 2006.
Throughout its existence, this beloved animated series has enjoyed unparalleled success, boasting an astonishing 5 million DVDs sold globally, thereby solidifying its position as a worldwide phenomenon of immense proportions.
