Gil Cortes

Gil Cortes is a 36-year-old musician and member of the samba school Viradouro, known for his skills on the tamborim. Recently, he gained widespread attention on social media after a video of him playing went viral, amassing over 250,000 views and significantly increasing his follower count. Despite his newfound fame, Gil remains humble, attributing the attention to his appearance rather than his musical talent. He has undergone a remarkable personal transformation in recent years, focusing on fitness and health, and currently weighs 98 kilograms, down from 110. A dedicated sambista, he has been involved in various samba schools and is passionate about the art form, heightened by his family's deep roots in samba culture.