Jo

Josephine Cleopatra "Jo" Yuson is one of the two main protagonists in DreamWorks Animation's 2026 film Forgotten Island. Key Details About Jo • Full Name: Josephine Cleopatra Yuson (voiced by H.E.R. as a teenager/adult and Kailey Crawford as a child). • Background & Upbringing: She grew up in the Philippines, largely raised by her grandmother, Lola Fatima, after her parents moved to the United States.Personality & Interests: She is artistic, creative, impulsive, rebellious, and deeply imaginative, with a strong love for Philippine mythology and folklore.• Appearance: She has a tall, athletic build, messy black hair styled in a high top-knot bun, expressive brown eyes, and typically wears rough overalls. • Relationship with Raissa: She shares a lifelong, inseparable best-friend bond with Raissa Molina (voiced by Liza Soberano), which is tracked through their growing collection of friendship bracelet charms (including a green guitar pick nod to H.E.R.).Plot Arc: On their final night together before Raissa prepares to move away, they discover a glowing sand dollar portal that transports them to Nakali, a mystical realm of Filipino folklore. To save Raissa and escape, Jo faces her core fear of being left alone, battles memory-stealing forces like the Manananggal, recovers her history, and ultimately prepares for a new chapter.? Creative Inspiration: The directors (Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado) modeled Jo's personality after their own sisters and maternal figures, blending traits from classic coming-of-age adventurers with modern artistic teenagers. ? "Anime Hair" & The Chicken Motif: Her signature sharp, spiky black hair is stylized to resemble a flock of bird feathers. This visual choice plays straight into a running gag throughout the movie regarding her bizarre, recurring affinity for chickens. ? Physical Frame: In a refreshing departure for animated female leads, character designers built Jo with a tall, robust, and muscular frame.