Born in Curucá, Brazil on June 23, 1983. Parents abandoned him due to health issues. Raised by elderly grandmother after grandmother's death. Faced financial struggles due to fragile health
Show explores themes of youth, self-acceptance, and creative expression. Main couple Diew and God have healthy, genuine relationship dynamics. Diew struggles with past trauma and hiding his true self. Beer and Wan's relationship evolves from secret to open love
Happiness comes from actions, not waiting for external events. True happiness requires loving, doing, and hoping for something. Happiness is not about possessions but appreciating what you have. Happiness is acceptance and letting go of what cannot be changed
Pretty privilege gives unearned advantages to those perceived as attractive. Based on halo effect, initial positive appearance influences other traits. Historical "ugly laws" banned visible disabilities between 1860s-1970s
Author was called "hirsute" by teacher during adolescence. Felt mortified when asked to use the word in a sentence. Realized her actual hairiness wasn't as bad as she thought. Experienced shame that lasted into her 20s
Small breasts are not inherently less beautiful. Focus on loving yourself as you are. Develop talents and positive attributes. Avoid negative self-talk and societal pressure