Lincoln Tornado

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years active

1997

Genres

mpb, soul, hip hop

Instruments

vocals

Biography

Lincoln Tornado, born Lincoln Hércules Tornado Vianna Gomes in Rio de Janeiro, is a Brazilian actor and singer. He is the son of the renowned artist Tony Tornado, with whom he has shared musical collaborations celebrating the Black movement in Brazil. Before fully establishing his artistic path, he served as a lieutenant in the Brazilian army, during which time his musical journey began.

In addition to his musical endeavors, Lincoln has built a diverse television career as an actor. He made his television debut in 1997 on the Rede Globo children's series Caça Talentos and later secured roles in several prominent telenovelas and series, such as Escrito nas Estrelas, O Astro, and Salve Jorge. Over the years, he has demonstrated his versatility by balancing acting projects with musical performances, famously contributing to the soundtrack of the telenovela Amor Eterno Amor.

His musical contributions often intersect with his cultural heritage and familial legacy in Brazilian soul and black music. Alongside artists like his father, Lincoln Tornado continues to explore themes of cultural identity and social representation through his art. His career reflects a rich blend of television acting and socially engaged musical expression within the Brazilian entertainment industry.