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Roberto Carlos Braga is a legendary Brazilian singer-songwriter, often hailed as 'O Rei' (The King) of Latin music.Born in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Brazil, Roberto Carlos rose to fame in the 1960s as a pioneer of Jovem Guarda (Young Guard), a Brazilian rock and pop movement. His career, spanning over six decades, is marked by immense popularity across Latin America, Spain, and Portugal. He is one of the world's best-selling music artists, with over 120 million records sold. Known for his romantic ballads and charismatic stage presence, he dominated the Brazilian charts for decades, holding the record for the most #1 albums in Brazil (21 consecutive chart-toppers). Key milestones include winning the first Festival da Canção in 1968 with "Canção Para Maria" and representing Brazil at the 1968 Rio Song Festival. He remains an iconic figure in Latin music.

• In 1970, Roberto Carlos was involved in a serious car accident that resulted in the amputation of his right leg below the knee. He has used a prosthesis ever since.
• He holds the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive #1 albums by a solo artist in one country (Brazil), with 21 albums topping the charts from 1961 to 1998.
• Roberto Carlos is famously private about his personal life. He has been married twice and has children, but avoids media scrutiny on family matters.
• In the 2010s, he publicly declared a shift in his artistic focus towards more spiritual and religious themes, stating he would no longer sing certain types of romantic ballads, citing his deep Catholic faith.
• Despite his massive popularity, he has rarely performed outside Latin-speaking countries, focusing his tours intensely on Brazil, Latin America, and Iberia.