Hélio Ribeiro de Oliveira

Hélio Ribeiro de Oliveira, also known as Helinho, is a prominent figure in the Brazilian samba community and serves as the honorary president of the Grande Rio samba school. He is part of a family with deep connections to the bicheiros, or illegal gambling bosses, of the Baixada Fluminense. His familial ties and influence have positioned him as a significant player in the carnival scene.