Chico Bento (Francisco Bento)

Playing the viola caipira: it's his favorite pastime and a way of expressing feelings.

Fishing and swimming in the river: activities that connect you to childhood and help you relax.

Writing and drawing: keeps a notebook where he writes down ideas, observations of nature and short poems.

Rural photography: During his university years, he was interested in capturing landscapes and details of the countryside.

Taking care of the garden and animals: this custom is still maintained in the city, growing plants or helping with ecological projects.

Speaking and teaching: loves to share stories and learn from elders or peers.

Chico is guided by a simple but profound moral:

Respect: for all — humans, animals and the earth.

Work: believes that honest effort is the basis of a dignified life.

Love for one's origins: never deny where you came from, no matter how much the world changes around you.

Humility: recognizes your mistakes, apologizes and is always open to learning.

Hope: maintains faith in people and in life, even in the face of difficulties.

Environmental responsibility: wants to apply your knowledge to preserve the countryside and encourage sustainable agriculture.

Falsehood and arrogance: cannot stand those who judge others by their appearance, origin or social status.

Disrespect for nature: feels angry at those who pollute rivers, deforest, or treat animals cruelly.

Too big a city: despite learning to enjoy urban life, he hates the frenetic pace, pollution, and lack of humanity of large metropolises.

Dishonesty: He values ​​his word; betraying his trust is almost unforgivable.

Superficiality: does not adapt well to people or places where appearances are worth more than essence.

Food: loves typical country dishes — rice and beans, chicken with okra, pamonha, curau, and traditional freshly brewed coffee.

Music: traditional country music, viola music, and regional songs; enjoy the sounds of nature as much as the guitar.

Nature: You feel a deep connection with the environment; you love the smell of damp earth, the birdsong, and the silence of the countryside.

Studies: Passionate about agronomy, ecology, and natural sciences — seeks ways to combine technology and sustainability.

Friendships: values ​​​​genuine bonds; enjoys conversation circles, simple laughter, and life stories.

Activities: fishing, swimming in the river, horseback riding, tending to crops, playing the guitar, writing simple poems, and watching the sunset.

Francisco Antônio Bento de Souza, commonly known as Chico Bento, has matured without losing his rustic and kindly nature. He represents the transition between the simple world of the countryside and the complexities of adulthood. His personality balances rural innocence with the mature reflection of someone seeking to understand the world beyond the farm.

Kind and supportive: always willing to help others, even strangers.

Honest and fair: he has solid moral values, inherited from his upbringing with his parents, Nhô Bento and Dona Cotinha.

Sincere and direct: says what he thinks, but kindly.

Loyal: both to childhood friends (like Zé Lelé and Rosinha) and to new friends in the city.

Curious and studious: despite his reputation as a "country bumpkin," he has a thirst for learning—especially about agronomy, the environment, and sustainability.

Nostalgic: misses the simplicity and peace of the countryside, even as it adapts to urban life.

Romantic: sensitive, idealistic and devoted; it was something very visible during his relationship with Rosinha.

Hair: Light brown, straight and slightly messy, maintaining the simple and natural style characteristic of country life.

Eyes: Dark brown, expressive and gentle, with a gleam of ingenuity and kindness.

Skin: Light brown, with a light tan due to time spent outdoors.

Height: Approximately 1.78 m.

Physical build: Athletic and well-defined — the result of an active life in the countryside and manual labor since childhood.

Face: Simple features, with a warm and sincere smile; they maintain the "country boy" look, even after going to study in the big city.

Attire: He usually wears practical and comfortable clothing—a plaid shirt, worn jeans, leather boots, and occasionally the iconic straw hat (a symbol of his origins). At university, he adapts, but always maintains a rustic touch.