Chico Rubens Paiva

Chico Rubens Paiva is a Brazilian public official serving as the Director of Decarbonization and Green Finance in the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services under President Lula's government. He is the son of Vera Paiva and the grandson of Rubens and Eunice Paiva, whose life and legacy are central to the film 'Ainda Estou Aqui,' which is nominated for multiple Oscars. Chico has a background in politics, having previously run for a city council position in 2020, and he represented his family at the Academy Awards, alongside his aunt Ana Lúcia Paiva. His family's narrative, especially the story of his grandfather's tragic fate during Brazil's military dictatorship, resonates deeply in the film's portrayal of their history.