Biography
Who is Roberto Carlos?
Early life and background
Roberto Carlos Braga was born in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, located in the southern part of the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. His parents were Laura Moreira Braga and Robertino Braga. He had three siblings named Lauro Roberto Braga, Carlos Alberto Moreira Braga, and Norminha. The family lived in a modest home situated on a hill in the Nook neighborhood.
Rise to musical fame
His first musical performance occurred at age nine for a children's show on Rádio Cachoeiro, where he sang a bolero titled Mal Amor and won candies as a prize. By the 1960s, he emerged as a key figure in the musical movement called Jovem Guarda, or Young Guard. This movement marked the first significant manifestation of pop rock in Brazil. Before this success, he struggled with commercial failure, as his first single and LP titled Louco por você, released in 1961, did not perform well.
Career evolution and international success
Throughout the late 1960s, his career transitioned as he incorporated influences from soul and funk music. The 1968 album O Inimitável marked this shift with tracks such as Se Você Pensa and Eu Te Amo, Te Amo, Te Amo. That same year, he became the first Brazilian artist to win the Festival of San Remo in Italy with the song Canzone Per Te. By 1969, his music moved toward a more romantic style, moving away from the typical themes of the Jovem Guarda era.
Personal life and relationships
Throughout his career, he has been involved with several partners, including Maria Gladys and Maria Stella Splendore. He was married to Myrian Rios. He is a father to one child, Rafael Carlos Torres Braga. His life and career have been documented in various works, including the book Roberto Carlos Up Close by author Paulo Cesar de Araujo, which provided insights into his childhood experiences on the radio.
Birthday and age
Roberto Carlos was born on April 19, 1941, which makes Roberto 85 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Roberto shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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