
Marcelinho Calil
Marcelinho Calil, 35, is a prominent figure in the Brazilian samba community, serving as the president of the Unidos do Viradouro samba school since 2017. Under his leadership, the school rose from the Série A to the elite Grupo Especial, winning its second championship in 2020 after a 23-year drought. Calil is well-known for his charisma and connection with the samba community, earning affectionate nicknames like 'presidente lindo' and 'diretor gato.' He has a rich family history in samba, being the grandson of Antônio Petrus Kalil, a significant figure in the community.
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Marcelinho Calil, the president of Viradouro, expressed confidence in a good result during the parade.
quatro vezes campeão do carnaval, músico faz parte da fase vitoriosa da ViradouroMarcelinho Calil is the son of Marcelo Calil and participated in the Viradouro parade.
Viradouro é campeã do carnaval carioca 2026, com catártica homenagem ao Mestre CiçaMarcelinho Calil participated in the Viradouro carnival parade alongside his father, Marcelo Calil.
Viradouro é campeã do carnaval carioca 2026, com catártica homenagem ao Mestre CiçaMarcelinho Calil is the president of the Viradouro samba school and has been involved in a public controversy regarding his personal life.
Após polêmica de traição, presidente da Viradouro dá beijo em porta-bandeira do Salgueiro na apuração do Grupo Especial











