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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Recent news mentions
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 Viradouro
Brazil· 2026-02-19
Marcelinho 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 CiçaBrazil· 2026-02-19
Marcelinho Calil participated in the Viradouro carnival parade alongside his father, Marcelo Calil.
Viradouro é campeã do carnaval carioca 2026, com catártica homenagem ao Mestre CiçaBrazil· 2026-02-18Marcelinho 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 EspecialBrazil· 2025-03-07
