Yuri Marçal

Yuri Marcal is a Brazilian stand-up comedian and actor born on May 15, 1993, in Campo Grande, Zona Oeste, Rio de Janeiro. He began his career at the age of 19 after enrolling in the Theater and TV course at Escola de Atores Wolf Maya. He gained national attention through YouTube, where he posted short videos addressing social themes such as racism, Black identity, family dynamics, and religion in a light and accessible way.

Yuri Marcal reached a major milestone in 2022 when his Netflix special Ledo Engano (English title: Honest Mistake) premiered on June 2, making him the first Black comedian from Latin America to have a solo Netflix stand-up special. The special was recorded in September 2021 at Vivo Rio, one of Rio de Janeiro's largest venues, and was released to over 190 countries in its 59-minute runtime. In the special, he tackles racism, religion, family, and relationships with sharp, candid humor. He also appeared in the 2019 series Homens, alongside Fabio Porchat. His earlier show Acendam as Luzes premiered in 2019. By 2025, he was touring Brazil with his fourth solo show, Virou Passeio.

Yuri Marcal actively tours Brazil with his current show Virou Passeio, which explores single life, freedom, and relationships with his trademark sharp and spontaneous humor. The show has been performed at major venues in Rio de Janeiro, including Teatro da Ilha and Teatro Miguel Falabella, with dates running through late 2026. His Netflix special Ledo Engano (Honest Mistake) is available on Netflix in over 190 countries for audiences worldwide.