Amarildo de Mello

Origin

Campos dos Goytacazes, RJ

Years Active

1993

Genres

samba, carnival

Biography

Amarildo de Mello is a renowned Brazilian carnival designer born in Campos dos Goytacazes on May 10, 1966. He has built a solid career in the carnivals of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, designing memorable parades for several prominent associations throughout decades of dedication to samba culture.

His career began in 1993 at Boi da Ilha, where he won the Access Group C championship. Afterwards, he worked with schools such as Dendê, Canários das Laranjeiras, and Cubango, in addition to joining Beija-Flor's celebrated carnival commission, winning the Special Group title in 1998 alongside fundamental figures of revelry such as Max Lopes.

Throughout his artistic journey, Amarildo has also lent his talent to traditional institutions like Portela, sharing commissions with designers like Cahê Rodrigues, as well as having highly relevant stints with São Paulo schools such as Peruche, Águia de Ouro, X-9 Paulistana, and Leandro de Itaquera. His versatility also led him to work in the Belém carnival, cementing his name in the history of Brazil's street parades.