Resident of Morro do Cantagalo, Magno is 28, years-old and works as a surf instructor at Arpoador Beach, where he launched his own school: Arpex Surf School. Passionate about sea, nature, and photography, Magno considers himself the legitimate carioca (born in the city of Rio de Janeiro), an easygoing person, at peace with life, and who knows how to appreciate the beauty of the city he lives in.

SLUMS’ CREATIVE POTENTIALS

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LONELY SURFER

BY MAGNO NEVES

Anderson Carvalho
Anderson is 19 years-old and lives in Morro do Cantagalo. At the age of 19, His dream is to pursue a professional surfing career and travel to various countries participating in competitions.

Editing: CLAUDIO PORTUGAL
Soundtrack: ZZZ BEATS

SAMBA AND THE "BRASILEIRINHO"

BY MAGNO NEVES

Vinícius Villiger
Vinícius is 32 years old, has been teaching ballroom dancing for 19 years and performs in the group “Nós do Morro”, in Vidigal. He resides in Cantagalo and his dream is to support himself financially through art and, then, retire and live in a country house.

Flavia Teixeira
Dance is in Flavia’s life since she was 7 years old. She lives in Morro do Cantagalo and has been dancing professionally for 12 years. She holds a degree in Physical Therapy, but her true love is dancing. Now at the age of 27, Flavia works spreading the culture of samba de gafieira (a samba rhythmus) throughout Brazil.

Editing: DUDU FERREIRA
Soundtrack: GADZZON

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