João Vitor Chianca performs in Saquarema, Brazil on June 21, 2023.
João Vitor Chianca poses for a portrait in Saquarema, Brazil on June 22, 2023

João Vitor
Chianca

Brazil

Brazil

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Surfing

Known by his nickname ‘Chumbinho’, João Chianca is the latest Brazilian surfing sensation causing a stir in the World Surf League.

Date of birth

30 August 2000

Age

25

Nationality

Brazil

Brazil

Disciplines

Surfing Competition

Born into a family of surfers, João Vitor ‘Chumbinho’ Chianca was introduced to the waves around his hometown of Saquarema – near Rio de Janeiro in Brazil – at a young age and immediately knew this was a sport that he wanted to pursue.

Initially surfing for fun alongside his older brother Lucas 'Chumbo' Chianca, now one of the brightest stars in the world of big-wave surfing, João began to enter local competitions and demonstrate his undeniable ability.