Head to the hilarious universe of 'Hideous Henk', a truly ugly chihuahua that is the pet of a socialite.

Let's head to the crazy universe of the Hideous Henk series together! Henk is one hell of an ugly chihuahua who is initially very happy that he's finally being adopted. His new owner: the desperate socialite and wannabe-influencer Michellefer. Understandably, Henk wants out ... But maybe life with Michellefer isn't so bad after all? The programme presents all episodes of the series, including the animatic of an unreleased episode. Afterwards, there's a Q&A with the cast & crew.

This program screened as part of Kaboom Animation Festival 2023

Showing in this program

Hideous Henk, Episode 1: Henk’s Hell

• Junaid Chundrigar
• The Netherlands, 2020
• 9 min.

A little ugly chihuahua thinks his life will get better when he gets adopted from the pound, but will his new life get better, or take a turn for the worst?

Hideous Henk, Episode 2: YouStalk Con

• Junaid Chundrigar
• The Netherlands, 2022
• 9 min.

Henk is dragged to a YouStalk convention by Michellefer to meet his hysterical fans. Here he is reunited with his kennel mates who have been adopted by YOUSTALKER Rescue Rachel, who dedicates her channel to rescuing poor animals. Maybe she wants to rescue Henk too?

Hideous Henk, Episode 3: A Dog’s Life

• Junaid Chundrigar
• The Netherlands, 2022
• 10 min.

When Michellefer gets stuck in a drinking glass while doing the Kylie Jenner lip challenge, Henk sees an opportunity to escape. He ends up in a Mad Max-like free state where he thinks he has finally found his home.

Hideous Henk, Episode 4: Pranked!

• Junaid Chundrigar
• The Netherlands, 2022
• 9 min.

After everything that has happened, Henk is not feeling life anymore. In his depressed state, he has to tag along with Michellefer to do a collab with Prank King Pete, a popular prank vlogger with a rather attractive dog.

Hideous Henk, Episode 5: Girl Envy (Animatic)

• Junaid Chundrigar
• The Netherlands, 2022
• 9 min.

The episode Girl Envy never saw the light of day, but there was already an animatic with the recorded voices! For the first time, the audience gets to see this unreleased episode. In it, Bella Wonderschoon - a young influencer - manages to hack Roombi in order to get rid of Henk and Michellefer and to become the number 1 again.

Hideous Henk, Episode 6: The Best Boy

• Junaid Chundrigar
• The Netherlands, 2022
• 12 min.

During a sweaty yoga class taught by a well-known YouStalk yoga influencer, Henk comes face to face with a sweet elderly shadow from the past who makes him question everything.