By well13 on Skatehive
was born in Rio de Janeiro on May 27, 1990, two years later I went to live in another state. I started skateboarding in 2003, in Aquidauana, Mato Grosso do Sul (Br) when I was 13. At the time, I was working walking a lady's dog and needed a way to get there and back. My cousin, who had better resources, offered me his Super Nintendo, but I asked for his skateboard —and that's how it all began. I soon realized that skateboarding wasn't just fun: it was a way to see the city, transform spaces, and create connections. In Aquidauana, I met the locals and formed friendships that shaped my life. In 2006, I moved with my mother to Cabo Frio and subsequently became more involved in the Rio de Janeiro scene. In 2008, I participated in a championship in São Paulo and spent three months there, working with several brands. I returned to Rio, but also traveled to several states to participate in local championships. But the interior of Rio de Janeiro was too small for me then, I grabbed a backpack,