Casalinho has a truly extraordinary stage presence, combined with immaculate technique and an elegance that makes him a joy to watch. He lights up the stage, he is always true to the character, it is never about him.
I have spoken to him a few times at the stage door in Munich and he is about 172/3cm. I am 165cm and he is taller than me in my heels. Which makes him taller than Baryshnikov and about Nureyev’s height. He has a photo on his instagram page with Baryshnikov.
Aside from Fernandes, I have seen him partner Bianca Teixeira and Carolina Bastos in Munich. He is an excellent partner. From his Instagram posts, he has performed in numerous Bolle galas with various partners- the ones I remember are Inês Macintosh (Paris Opera) and Madoka Sugai (Hamburg). I would love to go to Munich more often but the cast lists only go up a few weeks before the performances making it difficult for people who have to travel. I do wish they would adopt the same system as the ROH which gives me ample time to purchase tickets and plan a trip to London.