About Marcos Castro
Marcos Castro Chagas Teixeira de Azevedo, known professionally as Marcos Castro, is a Brazilian actor, comedian, screenwriter, singer, YouTuber and television presenter born on February 26, 1986, and raised in the Tijuca neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro. He holds a master's degree in applied mathematics. He began his artistic career in 2007 performing open mic stand-up sets at Comรฉdia em Pรฉ, Brazil's first stand-up comedy group. In 2011 he co-founded the YouTube channel Castro Brothers with his brother Matheus Castro, which grew to more than 5 million subscribers producing parodies, sketches and original songs. Castro created the viral segment "UTC, Nรฃo Pode Rir" (Ultimate Trocadilho Championship), which since 2017 has expanded into a touring theater show performed in more than sixty Brazilian cities, a board game and an app. Alongside this work he continues to tour as a solo stand-up comedian with shows including "Parece Que o Jogo Virou," "2 Trouxas" and the musical comedy show "Caiu Em Si e Deu Dรณ," and he is a member of the touring lineup Rio Comedy Club.
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Who is Marcos Castro?
Marcos Castro is a Brazilian actor, comedian, screenwriter, singer, YouTuber and TV presenter, born in 1986 and raised in the Tijuca neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro.
How did Marcos Castro start in comedy?
He began in 2007 with open mic stand-up sets at Comรฉdia em Pรฉ, the first stand-up comedy group in Brazil.
What is Castro Brothers?
Castro Brothers is a YouTube channel co-founded in 2011 by Marcos Castro and Matheus Castro, known for parodies, sketches and original songs.
What is UTC, Nรฃo Pode Rir?
UTC, Nรฃo Pode Rir, short for Ultimate Trocadilho Championship, is a viral segment created by Marcos Castro; from 2017 it grew into a touring theater show seen in more than sixty Brazilian cities, a board game and an app.
What are Marcos Castro's solo shows?
His solo stand-up shows include "Parece Que o Jogo Virou" and "2 Trouxas," plus the musical comedy show "Caiu Em Si e Deu Dรณ," and he has toured with the lineup Rio Comedy Club.
Does Marcos Castro have a math degree?
Yes, besides his work in comedy and music, Marcos Castro holds a master's degree in applied mathematics.
