Source: Manera.com
CARLOS MARIO IS THE NEW MANERA TEAM AMBASSADOR!
Known as Bebê, he has a life story good enough for a Hollywood movie.
Living in north eastern Brazil in a village called Bairro do Cauipe, he learned how to fly a kite with his uncle when he was 5. Not owning his proper gear, the only way he could Kite at that time was by borrowing a quiver to some tourists. Carlos talent was only recognized by local people until a company owner from Sao Paulo decided to trust in his future and help him compete into the Brazilian and the World tours.
Whether it is a natural talent or a skill developed during the hard times he’s been through, Bebê has something magical when he steps into his boots. His style and fluidity in the air has convinced the judges and the public, so that he was Vice World Champion in 2015 and he is starting 2016 with a win at the first event.
For him Kitesurfing isn’t just a sport & a passion, but also a way to take care of his family and to make them proud.
We are glad to welcome such a character into our team.
INTERVIEW WITH CARLOS MARIO:
Where are you from and where are you currently living?
I’m from Brazil, I’m living in Cauipe-estate of Ceara.What was the last picture you took with your phone?
The last photo I did was a selfie in the competition area
Last thing you bought?
The last thing I bought was a skate boardIf you could wake up tomorrow in the body of someone else, who would it be?
Felipe Toledo is a surf athlete. I like him very muchHow about your sentimental life?
About my sentimental life… I like to be looking after people and I like to share what a like to do with my friends.You come from a very simple place: What would you have done if you were not a pro Kiteboarder?
I think I would be a football player as I had the opportunity to play in a big team in Brazil in the past before I learned kitesurf.
Can you explain us a bit how you get into Kitesurfing and how it changed your life?
I learned with my uncle, one of the first man to kitesurf in Ceara Cauipe. I fell in love with the sport once I tried. My uncle gave me a lot of support and it changed my life. Through kitesurf I was able to win competition and give a better life to my family; especially to my mother, giving her the house that she always wanted. I love kitesurf and I can’t see myself doing another thing.What is the first French word you learned?
The First word was “Thank you very much”: Merci beaucoupYou have both the Christian cross and the Star of David around the neck: What does it mean to you?
The medal is like protection for me, there is nothing to do with religion: I feel like the star is shine. And the crucifix is god blessing me.
Carlos’s Athlete Profile: manera.com/carlos-mario
Carlos’s FaceBook: fb.me/carlosmariobebê
Carlos’s Instagram: instagram.com/carlosmariobebe
