Biography
Who is Zeca Pagodinho?
Early life and real name
Jessé Gomes da Silva Filho was born in the neighborhood of Irajá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on February 4, 1959. Growing up in this region, he became familiar with traditional samba music. As a child at the GRES Portela samba School, he began creating his own musical verses. During the 1970s, he started visiting the Carnival Block of Cacique de Ramos in Rio de Janeiro every Wednesday.
His parents are Jessé da Silva and Irinéia da Silva. His paternal grandparents are Jessé Gomes da Silva and Milena da Silva. His maternal grandparents are Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca and Mariana Cecília de Sousa Meirelles da Fonseca. His sister is Ircéia Pagodinho.
How Zeca became famous
At one of the musical jams at Cacique de Ramos, singer Beth Carvalho heard Zeca performing. She was impressed with his skills and invited him to record the song Camarão Que Dorme a Onda Leva in 1983. Following this opportunity, Zeca began recording his own albums and building a successful career in the music industry.
Over the years, he released numerous albums such as Deixa a vida me levar in 2002, Acústico MTV in 2003, and Ser Humano in 2015. His creative and joyful songs reflect the daily life of people in Brazil. One of his tracks, Deixa a Vida Me Levar, was featured in the game FIFA 2004.
Career highlights and awards
Zeca Pagodinho established himself as a prominent recording artist and composer in Brazil. His album Ser Humano received a nomination at the 16th Latin Grammy Awards in the Best Samba/Pagode Album category in 2015. He has also received the Order of Cultural Merit in Brazil and honors at the Brazilian Music Awards.
He won the Troféu Imprensa for best singer in 2003, 2004, and 2005. In 2009, he received recognition at the Video Music Brasil awards and the Prêmio da Música Brasileira for best singer, best disco, and best song. He also earned the Prêmio BRA GA de música for best singer in 2008.
Family and relationships
Zeca Pagodinho lives in the neighborhood of Barra da Tijuca. He is married to Mônica Silva. Together, they have four children named Eduardo, Elisa, Louis, and Maria Eduarda. His daughter-in-law is Thalita, and he has a grandson named Noah and a granddaughter named Catarina.
Birthday and age
Zeca Pagodinho was born on February 4, 1959, which makes Zeca 67 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Zeca shares the date with 24 other famous people.
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