Career
In 1969, he made his singing debut on Portuguese television, while competing to represent his country in the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC). He competed in the ESC that year in Luxembourg, where he finished in 10th place. Then, in 1977, he competed in the ESC in London, this time, as part of the group, Os Amigos, singing the song, "Portugal Number Coração" or "Portugal in my Heart".
The song came in 14th place.
Today he still sings and composes. He is currently married to Eugenia Passadas and they have a son, Francisco.
He also has three other children from previous relations, João, Joana e Filipe.