Marku Ribas was born on May 19, 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 Baptism of Blood (2006). He was married to Maria de Fátima. He died on April 6, 2013 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais.