What is the name of Paddington’s Peruvian uncle in the Paddington films?

Paddington’s Peruvian uncle in the Paddington films is named Uncle Pastuzo. He and Aunt Lucy raise Paddington in Peru and teach him about the world beyond their home.

Pastuzo appears in the films through scenes set before Paddington travels to Britain. He is shown as a loving uncle whose life and memories help explain Paddington’s attachment to his family. The films use these Peruvian scenes to establish the emotional reason for Paddington’s journey and his hope of finding safety in London.

Uncle Pastuzo is distinct from Aunt Lucy, who is Paddington’s aunt and later lives at a home for retired bears in Peru. The name is specific to the family relationship and should not be confused with the Brown family’s surname or with Mr Gruber, Paddington’s London friend.