Alexandre Silva de Assis (born 25 December 1969), better known by his artistic name Xande de Pilares, is a Brazilian singer, composer, and actor. He became famous for his work as a member of Grupo Revelação, which he was a member of from 1991 to 2014.
Biography
Xande de Pilares was born on 25 December 1969 in Rio de Janeiro. Until he went to live in the neighborhood of Pilares, from which partly inspired his stage name, Xande lived in various other neighborhoods. Part of his childhood was spent living in the community of Chacrinha, located in the complex of Morro do Turano in the Tijuca neighborhood, passing part of his time with Acadêmicos do Salgueiro samba school; he stayed there until his house was destroyed in a storm. He would have to move afterwards to Morro do Andaraí, and afterwards, in the city of São Gonçalo.
In 1981, as he almost became a teenager, he moved to the favela of Águia de Ouro in Pilares, where he adopted part of his stage name. He would go on to later reside afterwards in Favela do Jacarezinho.
Xande took part in professional activities in general cleaning services, and it was during this time period, starting on 20 January 1990, that he made his debut in Pagode da Tia Gessy, based in the Cachambi neighborhood, beginning his musical career. He appeared on Rádio Tropical do Rio de Janeiro, at that time an important broadcaster of samba and pagode, and he became a recurring guest on these live programs.
He launched Grupo Revelação four years later in 1994 together with five colleagues playing instruments. The group became known for their weekly pagode sessions done while with the samba school Acadêmicos da Abolição. Later on, they launched their first album in 1999; They would go on to make nine new albums and 4 DVDs.
On 28 October 2014, Xande released his first solo album through Universal Music. The album, titled Perseverança contained 14 tracks with music composed by Xande himself and names such as Serginho Meriti and Arlindo Cruz. "I'm happy with my life with this new phase", with the singer explaining that the opening gives its name to the album and recounts a little bit of his story.
In 2017, he released his second album, titled Esse Menino Sou Eu. The album contains 17 tracks, 7 of which he authored and included the hit "Tem Que Provar Que Merece", one of the themes of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. He would later release singles such as "Gratidão" and "Fã do Amor da Gente", along with three more live albums.
In 2023, he would release his album Xande Canta Caetano, with reimaginings of songs by Caetano Veloso. It was chosen by the São Paulo Art Critics Association as one of the 50 best Brazilian albums in 2023.
Acting career In 2014, Xande acted in the comedy Made in China, by Estevão Ciavatta, where he played Carlos Eduardo.
In 2022, Xande acted in the telenovela 'Todas as Flores', which was streamed through Globoplay. His character, Darci, is a carnival organizer and gatekeeper who is married to Chininha and is considered "an example of a family man".
Personal life Xande is the father of two children. In 2020, he began a relationship with blogger and digital influencer Thay Pereira (known online as Mikimbeth). Xande is the uncle of Jonathan Alexandre, a current vocalist with Grupo Revelação. He also had a brief relationship with singer Simony.
Discography
Solo
AlbumsYearTitleMediumLabel2014PerseverançaCDUniversal Music2017Esse Menino Sou EuCDUniversal Music2020Nos Braços do Povo – Ao VivoCD and streamingUniversal Music2022Pagode da Tia Gessy – Que Samba Bom (Ao Vivo)CD and streamingGold Produções2023Esse Menino Sou Eu – Ao VivoCD, DVD and streamingGold Produções2023Xande Canta CaetanoCD and streamingGold Produções
With Grupo Revelação AlbumsYearTitleMediumLabel2000RevelaçãoCD2001Nosso Samba Virou Religião2002Ao Vivo no OlimpoDeckdisc2002O Melhor Do Pagode De Mesa2003Novos Tempos2004Ao Vivo – Na Palma da Mão2005Maxximum: Grupo Revelação2005Ao Vivo no OlimpoDVD2006Velocidade da LuzCD2007100% Revelação2008Aventureiro2009Ao Vivo no MorroCD e DVD2010Ao Vivo no MorroUniversal2012360° Ao VivoSource(s):
Carnival
Victories in Carnival competition YearSamba schoolSamba-enredoRef.2014Acadêmicos do SalgueiroGaia – A Vida em Nossas Mãos2015Do Fundo do Quintal, Saberes e Sabores na Sapucaí2018Senhoras do Ventre do MundoUnidos de Padre MiguelO Eldorado Submerso: Delírio Tupi-Parintintin2022Vai-VaiSankofá2025Império SerranoO Que Espanta Miséria É FestaAcadêmicos do SalgueiroSalgueiro de Corpo Fechado
As samba-enredo interpreter YearSchoolRef.2013 - 2018Acadêmicos do Salgueiro2025Águia de Ouro
Filmography
Television YearTitleRoleNotes2022–2023Todas as FloresDarci Pereira2024Encantado'sEle mesmoEpisode: "Gurufim"Tô Nessa!Episode: "13 de outubro"Volta por CimaEpisodes: "17–20 de dezembro"
Film YearTitleRoleNotes2014Made in ChinaCarlos Eduardo
Awards
Gold standard
2014 – Best Samba-enredo (Salgueiro – "Gaia – A Vida em Nossas Mãos")
Star of Carnival
2018 – Best Samba-enredo (Unidos de Padre Miguel – "Eldorado Submerso: Delírio Tupi-Parintintin")
Silver Cat
2014 – Best Samba-enredo (Salgueiro – "Gaia – A Vida em Nossas Mãos")
Highlight of the Year Award
2024 – Composer
S@mba-Net
2018 – Best Samba-enredo (Unidos de Padre Miguel – "Eldorado Submerso: Delírio Tupi-Parintintin")
Golden Tambourine
2014 – Best Samba-enredo (Salgueiro – "Gaia – A Vida em Nossas Mãos")
Sambario Trophy
2018 – Best Samba-enredo (Unidos de Padre Miguel – "Eldorado Submerso: Delírio Tupi-Parintintin")
Sambista Trophy
2018 – Best Samba-enredo (Unidos de Padre Miguel – "Eldorado Submerso: Delírio Tupi-Parintintin")
Explosão in Samba Trophy
2025 – Best Samba-enredo (Salgueiro – "Salgueiro de Corpo Fechado")
Band FoliaTrophy
2025 – Best Samba-enredo (Império Serrano – "O Que Espanta Miséria É Festa")
Tupi Trophy
2025 – Best Samba-enredo (Império Serrano – "O Que Espanta Miséria É Festa")
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