Circus Trio 8001193

Esteban
Year of birth – 1980
Height – 172 cm
Nationality: Argentine

Education
2003–2005 Circo Escola Picadeiro, São Paulo – Traditional Circus Techniques
2002 Escola Nacional de Circo, Rio de Janeiro – Refresher Course
2001 OZ Academia Aérea, São Paulo – Specialization
2000 Escola de Circo Criollo, Buenos Aires – Completed circus studies
1997 Municipal Circus School of Berazategui, Argentina – Began circus training

Experience
2023–2024 Circulation of the Mobile Show – PROAC LAB-8 Promotion of the Circus in São Paulo
2022 Premiere of “Casaco Vermelho” – Miguel Reale Cultural Center, Tendal da Lapa, SESC Piracicaba
2021 Creation of “Chinchorro o Filme” and TV show “El Mate Filosofico” – En la Cuerda Circo Teatro, Chile
2020 Performer and educator – Sol y Circo Festival, Circo Escola Social Chile, Circus Festival SP (online)
2019 Performer – SESC Arts Circuit (SP, RS), Lugano Long Lake Festival (CH), Ringsted Festival (DK)
2018 Performer – Palco Giratório SESC, SP Cultural Circuits, State Schools Circuit
2016–2017 Performer with Ciganos em Fuga – Multiple festivals in BR, IT, NL, ESP, CH, DK, AT, POL
2015 Performer – Paulista Cultural Turnaround, SESC Vila Mariana, SESC Bertioga
2014 Performer – SESC Santo Andre, SESC Piracicaba, SP Circus Festivals
2012–2013 Touring “The Bigosty Show’s” – SESC units (SP), International Circus Festivals
2011 Premiere of “OS IRMÃOS ZINGAROS” – Directed by Fernando Sampaio, SESC-SP tour
2009–2010 Performer – Funarte project “Circo Aberto”, Crucero Grand Voyager (Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil)
2007–2008 Creator and performer – “Cabaret Do Mercosul”, tour in Spain
2003–2006 Co-founder and performer – Companhia Circo Delírio, international tour with “Circo Delito”
2001–2002 Specialization – OZ Academia Aérea (SP), Escola Nacional de Circo (Rio de Janeiro)
1997–2000 Training and performer – Escola de Circo Criollo, Municipal Circus School of Berazategui

Awards
2023–2024 Circulation of the Mobile Show – PROAC LAB-8
2021 History Award – Circus Realizations PROAC LAB
2020 Funarte Respirarte Award – “The Bigosty Quarentena Shows”
2010 ProAC Award – “OS IRMÃOS ZINGAROS”
2009 Funarte Aesthetic Interactions Award – “Circo Aberto” project
2008 1st Prize – Jacareí International Theater Festival (SP), Popular Jury
2007 2nd Prize – Best Circus Production, Gauekoak Vitora Gazteiz (Spain)

Maria
Circus Artist, Clown, Equilibrist
Maria Luz is a circus artist specializing in clowning and equilibrist techniques. She co-created the show Casaco Vermelho (2022) with Esteban Hetsch and was a founding member of Cia Circo Delírio in 2004. Trained under the renowned Alicinha Medeiros, she brings physical comedy and balance artistry into inclusive, family-friendly performances.

Gonzalo
Circus Artist, Co-founder of Cia Circo Delírio
Gonzalo Caraballo co-founded Cia Circo Delírio in 2003 with Esteban Hetsch. He is a creator and performer in shows such as Mafissimo Pan y Circo, Circo Delito, and MOBILE. Originally from Uruguay, he relocated to São Paulo, Brazil, contributing to 20+ years of innovative circus-theatre blending traditional and contemporary styles.