Caiçara from Ubatuba, son and grandson of artisanal fishermen and farmers. Historian, cultural activist, artisan and musician. Promotes the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage through lectures in schools, workshops, and cultural presentations. Representative of the municipality on the IPHAN committee. Member/founder of the Fandango Caiçara de Ubatuba Group and the Association of Friends and Paddlers of Canoa Caiçara. Militant of the Traditional Communities Forum. President of the Caiçara Museum.