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Q: What is your favorite...
Flavor: Chocolate
Sound: Big City Traffic
Smell: Rain on a grass lawn
Word: Happiness
Feeling: Confidence
Q: What is your Least Favorite...
Flavor: Strawberry
Sound: Sound of Empty
Smell: Fire
Word: Anxiety
Feeling: Loneliness
Q: Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?
A: Japan. I was in Tokyo for weeks preparing for a competition, but I was able visit the city and was impressed.
Q: Would you say you’re more of an extrovert or an introvert?
A: I would not say that I am an introverted person, I like to observe and absorb whenever I'm in a new environment and prefer to listen to people around me. Once I feel comfortable in the environment, I feel more free to interact. On another hand, online, I am more spontaneous and energetic.
Q: What was the last TV show you binge-watched?
A: RuPaul's Drag Race
Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A: Brazilian beans and white rice.
Q: Who’s your first celebrity crush?
A: Johnny Depp. I started to have the crush on him because of the way he acts. He can innovate with each character, but without losing his own personality.
Q: What do you see yourself doing in 20 years?
A: In 20 years I will be running my karate studio and coaching students for high level tournaments.
Q: If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
A: It would be extraordinary to listen to people's thoughts and try to help them without them suspecting what I could hear.
Q: What would be the title of your memoir?
A: You are your own enemy". Basically, I would talk about the process that all athletes go through during pre-competition periodization and how to help them develop a strong and unwavering mentality.
Q: Who would play you in the movie of your life?
A: I never thought about it, but I think I would be honored to have Johnny Depp acting me.
Q: What cause do you most identify with?
A: Yellow October. The best way to help people who is suffering from anxiety or depression is being supportive and with love.
Q: What cause do you most identify with?
A: Born and raised in the city of São Paulo - Brazil.
Q: What sports do you play?
A: Karate. I’ve been practicing it for 19 years and started at the age of 10. Karate has been a part of my life ever since. This sport has changed my life incredibly for the better and would want bring this good impact into the lives of my students.
Q: Where do you live?
A: I currently live in Toronto the great city in Canada.
Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Watching Netflix
Q: Where is your dream vacation?
A: I really like Toronto, but recently I was dazzled by California. The diversity, beautiful beaches, perfect sunset, perfect weather. After this little contact with the ‘Golden State’ I can say that it would be amazing to be able to spend my vacation every year in California.
Q: If you could have any pet what would it be?
A: I already have the perfect pet, a beautiful and energetic dog, his name is Finley. This cute little dog makes my life seem so happy and easy.
Q: What was the happiest moment of your life?
A: I would say my happiest moments are every Christmas morning because I know my family will be together and we will have great memories to look back on in the future. There’s nothing better than being with my family.
Photographed by Jim Jordan Photography
