Comedians born in Alegre

Alegre lies in the mountainous south of Espírito Santo, in a part of Brazil long shaped by coffee growing and agriculture. Its name means cheerful in Portuguese, which suits an interior town with a slow pace and a historic centre.

Brazilian stand-up has spread well beyond the big coastal cities, and touring comedians now bring live shows to interior towns through their theatres and cultural centres. The comedian Raul Chequer is connected with Alegre.