Marku Ribas was born on 19 May 1947 in Pirapora, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He was an actor and composer, known for Chega de Saudade (2007), Exu-Piá, Coração de Macunaíma (1986) and Hit Parade (2021). He was married to Maria de Fátima. He died on 6 April 2013 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.