Short answer: There’s no canonical, officially stated origin of Shrek tied to Fresno. The character Shrek originates from William Steig’s 1990 picture book, and in the films he is depicted as an ogre living in a swamp near Duloc in a fairy-tale realm. Fresno, California, or the Central Valley, is not part of the official Shrek lore, though some memes and social posts play with the joke that “Shrek is from Fresno” for humorous effect. Context and origin details

• Original source: Shrek began as a character in William Steig’s 1990 children’s book Shrek! and later became the star of the animated film franchise starting with Shrek (2001).

• Film setting: In the Shrek film world, Shrek’s swamp is depicted as part of a fairy-tale universe that includes Far Far Away and other magical realms; no official connection to Fresno or any real-world city is made within the canon.

• Common fan and media discussions: Over the years, there have been jokes and social media posts claiming Shrek is from Fresno, often as memes or humorous take-offs, but these are not part of the official lore or creator statements.

Clarifying the Fresno angle

• If you’re asking about “Shrek from Fresno” as a cultural meme or rumor, it’s largely a playful perception without canonical backing, though some videos and posts claim or joke about it.

• If you’re asking where Shrek “comes from” in-universe, the books and films don’t specify a real-world origin city; they place him in a standalone fantasy setting with a generic medieval/folk-tantamount geography. The creators have not tied him to Fresno or any particular real location in the official narratives.

Bottom line

• Official Shrek lore does not establish Fresno as a birthplace or origin city. Fresno-origin claims are internet memes or fan interpretations, not part of the canonical story.