Filled with great characters, Disney's Encanto is the story of the magical Madrigal family, each with a special gift. As much as fans love the magic in the film, curiosity about the age of some of the characters especially the children of the Madrigals is always there. Well, who is the oldest Madrigal kid? How would the other characters rank in age? We will take a look at how old each member of the Madrigal family is and show how these ages can influence interactions and relationships within the family.
Overview of the Madrigal Family
The Madrigal family, which is the primary focus of the Disney animated movie Encanto, is an interesting family in that all the members apart from one have magical powers. The head of this magical family, Abuela Alma, was given a magical candle after her husband Pedro died.
With respect to age, Julieta is the senior most Abuela Alma’s second generation triplet who had the ability to heal others. Of the Madrigal children in the third generation, the eldest child is Isabela. Establishing age hierarchy by identifying the oldest members in each generation helps us to know the family structure and order within the Madrigal family.
Age Ranking of the Madrigals in Encanto
Here, we rank every generation in the Encanto family tree and powers in terms of age.
1. Abuela Alma
- Age: 75 Years Old
- DOB: N/A
- Height: N/A
Alma Madrigal, known as Abuela, is the matriarch of the large Madrigal family and is 75 years old. Although she has no powers of her own, Abuela Alma is the reason the Madrigal family was blessed with this miracle. Along with her immense duties as matriarch of the large family, she is also the guardian of the family’s magic and the leader of the village of Encanto. She cares for the magical candle that bestows legendary powers upon her descendants.
2. Julieta
- Age: 50 Years Old
- DOB: October 17
- Height: N/A
Viewers know that Abuela Alma and Abuelo Pedro's children are fraternal triplets who were born 50 years before the events of the movie, but Encanto doesn't specify their birth order. However, it is canon that Julieta is the eldest of the three, which coincides with her nurturing personality and her powers of healing.
At 50, Julieta is Agustin’s wife and is the mother of Isabela, Luisa, and Mirabel. She has the ability to heal people through her cooking; anyone who takes food prepared by her is instantly made better. She used an arepa con queso to treat Mirabel's injured hand. She has also repaired a shattered forearm, a black eye, and her husband's bee stings.
3. Pepa
- Age: 50 Years Old
- DOB: October 17
- Height: N/A
Pepa is the middle child of the Madrigal triplets in Encanto; she is also 50 years old. Pepa is married to her husband, Felix. They have three children – Dolores, Camilo, and Antonio. Her power is to control and manipulate the weather. But so interestingly, this magic is highly dependent on her emotions, so she often gets an earful from Abuela whenever she has clouds on her head.
4. Bruno
- Age: 50 Years Old
- DOB: October 17
- Height: N/A
Bruno Madrigal is the family's black sheep due to his pessimistic outlook on the future. The 50-year-old triplet was endowed with the gift and curse of precognition. In other words, he can foresee the future.
His ability is not entirely within his control, and some visions may occur without warning. Bruno's visions are partially influenced by his feelings; for example, when he is afraid, he may see a bad future, and when he is experiencing intense emotion, this may cause an involuntary vision.
5. Felix
- Age: Early-To-Mid 50s
- DOB: November 11
- Height: N/A
Félix is Pepa's husband, as well as the father of Antonio, Camilo, and Dolores. Although not specifically stated, this Encanto figure is most likely in his early to mid-50s. He is an enjoyable man who does a good job of balancing his emotional wife Pepa's mood swings.
Like Julieta's husband, Agustin, Félix lacks a magical gift of his own because he married into the family. But he is a funny and lighthearted man who makes others smile, so he fits right in with the family.
6. Agustin
- Age: Mid-To-Late 40s
- DOB: June 19
- Height: N/A
Although there is no direct mention of Agustín’s age in Encanto, it was said that he is younger than Julieta and her other siblings. This would point to him being somewhere around his 40’s.
As Agustin Madrigal is not an original Madrigal, he lacks powers. However, he was fortunate enough to marry into the family after capturing Julieta's love. Being the most accident-prone member of the family, he accidentally helps the family tremendously by helping his wife hone and master her healing abilities. She's never bored since Agustin keeps her occupied.
7. Isabela
- Age: 21 years old
- DOB: August 7
- Height: N/A
Isabela, the 22-year-old eldest daughter of Julieta and Agustín Madrigal, is also the Madrigal family's first granddaughter. She possesses the power to summon and manipulate all plants, including vines, trees, and rose-like blooms. She can conjure up picture-perfect plants and flowers at will.
As a devoted sibling, Isabela aspires to please her family. She cared about her loved ones so deeply that she was willing to give up her happiness to protect them. No wonder she is also called "Our Angel" by Felix.
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8. Dolores
- Age: 21 years old
- DOB: August 31
- Height: N/A
Dolores is Pepa and Félix's only child and oldest child. She is 21, a couple of months younger than Isabella. She has supersonic hearing, as she can hear even a pin drop. She's so great, in fact, that all night long she can hear Luisa's eye twitch. Because her hearing has improved, she can hear all that transpires in the hamlet. This leads to trouble when she hears Agustin and Mirabel talking discreetly about the family's dwindling magic, because she can't help but want to betray them.
9. Luisa
- Age: 19 years old
- DOB: November 14
- Height: N/A
Luisa, the middle child and second daughter of Julieta and Agustín, possesses superhuman power. Her age is nineteen. Luisa possesses extraordinary strength, which enables her to carry big objects. Because of her immense strength, she can easily move enormous animals like donkeys, people, massive objects like barrels, and even heavy objects like buildings and bridges. As a typical middle child, the sister maintains a physically and emotionally resilient persona in order to please her family.
10. Camilo
- Age: 15 years old
- DOB: December 28
- Height: N/A
Camilo Madrigal, the 15-year-old boy, is Pepa and Félix's son. He has the ability to change his shape and seem like someone else. He makes use of his abilities to assist people in need around town. For example, he can shapeshift into a tired new mother and hold her infant while the real mother rests. He can also be mischievous and pretend to be his sister Dolores in order to eat more breakfast. He also enjoys pulling practical jokes, often posing as Isabela's attractive suitor Mariano to make her laugh while the families try to set up their nuptials.
11. Mirabel
- Age: 15 years old
- DOB: March 6, 2006
- Height: 5'2" height
Mirabel Madrigal, the 15-year-old main character in Encanto, is Julieta and Agustin's youngest daughter. She is the only Madrigal family member (by blood) who does not have a superpower, making her unique among a family of amazing, superpowered individuals. But Mirabel might be the family's only chance to save the miracle when their magical abilities are about to vanish.
12. Antonio
- Age: 5 years old
- DOB: May 21st
- Height: N/A
Antonio, the youngest Madrigal, is just five years old when Encanto takes place. Antonio possesses the ability to speak with animals. As a result, he has many animals in his room, including coati, a tapir, hummingbirds, toucans, and even a jaguar. When Antonio talks to animals, he cannot control them; his ability to rely on them for support, friendship, and even to warn against bad behavior—like when he told Parce not to eat his uncle Bruno's rats—is entirely dependent on the relationships of trust and intimacy he forges with them.
Conclusion
We have gathered from the aforementioned article information such as "Who is the oldest Madrigal child?" - that would be 2nd-generation Isabela. With consideration to every age of the members of the Madrigal family, a more intimate view of the varied age impacts on behavior, relationships, and roles is portrayed by the members of this magical family. This shows the viewers the complexity of the relationships inside the show and further immerses them in the uniqueness of the world created so precisely within the universe of the tropical Madrigal family.
FAQs
1. Who is older, Luisa or Isabela?
Isabela is older than Luisa. Isabela is 21 years old, making her the eldest of the Madrigal siblings, while Luisa is 19 years old.
2. Who is older, Isabella or Dolores?
Isabela is older than Dolores. Both are 21 years old, but Isabela is the elder of the two.
3. Who is older, Mirabel or Camilo?
Mirabel is older than Camilo. Mirabel is 15 years old, while Camilo is also 15 but younger by a few months.
4. Who is the oldest Madrigal triplet?
The oldest of the Madrigal triplets is Julieta. She is the firstborn of the three siblings, followed by Pepa and then Bruno.
5. How old was Pedro Madrigal when he died?
Pedro Madrigal, the husband of Abuela Alma, was 26 years old when he died. His sacrifice occurred during a tragic event while fleeing with his family, which ultimately led to the creation of the magical candle that granted the Madrigal family their gifts.
