Marcelo dos Santos

Marcelo dos Santos is a 45-year-old martial arts instructor and the founder of the Família Fantástica group, which has been participating in the Cordão do Bola Preta carnival parade for nearly a decade. His group, comprised of friends and fellow black belt fighters, enjoys expressing their camaraderie through themed costumes, with this year's homage to Wandinha from the Addams Family, highlighting their commitment to fun and friendship in the lively atmosphere of Rio's carnival.