Marco Paulo

biography Marco Paulo is one of the most popular Portuguese singers, born in Mourão, Alentejo, in 1945. His real name is João Simão da Silva, but he adopted the stage name Marco Paulo because of his admiration for the American singer Marco Antonio Solís. His musical career began at the age of 18, when he participated in the Figueira da Foz Festival with the song “Vida, Alma e Coração”, placing third. Since then, he has recorded several successful albums, both in Portugal and abroad, selling more than a million copies and receiving several awards and honors. Marco Paulo is known for his romantic and sentimental songs, which talk about love, longing and hope. Some of his biggest hits are “Eu Tem Dois Amores”, “Mais e Mais Amor”, “Anita”, “Flor Sem Nome”, “Morena Morenita”, “Tara e Manias” and “Amor Total”. Marco Paulo also stood out for his musical versatility, exploring different genres such as pop, rock, samba and light music. In 1984, he released the album Romance, which included the Portuguese version of “I Just Called To Say I Love You” by Stevie Wonder. In 1993, he debuted as a television presenter with the program Eu Você Dois Amores. Marco Paulo is an artist who has always remained faithful to his values ​​and identity. He considers music to be a way of expressing his feelings and connecting with people. He is an artist who has a great passion for life and his work. In 2021, he celebrated his 75th birthday with a series of concerts across the country.