Marcelo Adnet

Origin

Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Years Active

2003

Genres

comédia, samba-enredo

Instruments

vocals

Biography

Marcelo França Adnet is a Brazilian actor, comedian, screenwriter, composer, and presenter, born in Rio de Janeiro on September 5, 1981. Raised in a family with a strong artistic tradition, Adnet began his journey on the university stages of PUC-Rio by joining the famous improvisation play Z.É. Zenas Emprovisadas, alongside names like Fernando Caruso and Gregório Duvivier. His versatility for impersonations, musical parodies, and character creation soon led him to television, where he achieved national renown hosting the show 15 Minutos on MTV Brasil.

Throughout his television career, he has established himself as one of the leading figures in contemporary Brazilian humor, joining the cast of TV Globo hits such as Tá no Ar: a TV na TV, O Dentista Mascarado, and the remake of Escolinha do Professor Raimundo. In addition to his work in television comedy and theater, Adnet has expanded his artistic endeavors to the Rio and São Paulo carnivals, standing out as a samba-enredo composer and carnival designer for samba schools such as São Clemente and Botafogo Samba Clube. His contribution to national culture and entertainment also includes notable partnerships with artists like Beth Carvalho.