Marcelo Smigol
About Marcelo Smigol
Marcelo Smigol is a Brazilian journalist, radio host and stand-up comedian. A competitive rower for Clube de Regatas do Flamengo from age 13 to 22 and a member of the club's Hall of Fame, he holds a degree in Physical Education and once taught classes at Flamengo and Piraquê. He began his journalism career in 2004 as an intern at Rádio Cidade, becoming a reporter on the popular sports program Rock Bola; when the show moved to SporTV as Pisando na Bola, Smigol went with it and continued producing sports segments afterward, including coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He started writing and performing stand-up comedy in 2009, joining the show Comédia a La Carte alongside comedian Felipe Absalao, which ran until 2011. He was then invited to join Comédia em Pé, Brazil's pioneering stand-up group, performing alongside Fernando Caruso, Claudio Torres Gonzaga and Victor Sarro. Smigol continues to tour with his own stand-up shows, including "Bar dos Carecas" and "Vem com Smigol," while maintaining his sports journalism career.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Marcelo Smigol do?
Marcelo Smigol is a Brazilian journalist, radio host and stand-up comedian who has kept his sports journalism going alongside comedy.
Was Marcelo Smigol a rower?
Yes. He rowed competitively for Clube de Regatas do Flamengo from age 13 to 22 and is a member of the club's Hall of Fame.
How did Marcelo Smigol start in journalism?
He began in 2004 as an intern at Rádio Cidade and became a reporter on the sports program Rock Bola, following it to SporTV when it turned into Pisando na Bola.
When did Marcelo Smigol start doing stand-up?
Marcelo Smigol started writing and performing stand-up in 2009, joining the show Comédia a La Carte with comedian Felipe Absalao, which ran until 2011.
Was Marcelo Smigol part of Comédia em Pé?
He was invited into Comédia em Pé, Brazil's pioneering stand-up group, where he performed alongside Fernando Caruso, Claudio Torres Gonzaga and Victor Sarro.
What are Marcelo Smigol's own stand-up shows?
His own touring stand-up shows include Bar dos Carecas and Vem com Smigol.
