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Samuel Hernandez | |
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| Born | February 12, 1987 São Paulo, Brazil |
| Other names | Samuca, JogaSamuca |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 2019 - 2024 |
| Spouse |
Stéfani Nazari (m. 2024) |
| YouTube information | |
| Channel | |
| Genres | Games Entertainment |
| Subscribers | 43,800 |
| Views | 2.82 million |
| Last updated: January 10, 2025 | |
Samuel Hernandez, better known as JogaSamuca or Samuca (born February 12, 1987), is a Brazilian digital communicator and former esports commentator and presenter. He is primarily known for his work in Free Fire esports, in addition to having a background in other competitive titles.[1][2][3]
Career
[edit]Samuel Hernandez began his journey in esports in the early 2000s in Ribeirão Preto, participating in approximately 50 Counter-Strike 1.6 tournaments. In 2004, he temporarily interrupted his competitive activities to complete high school.
In 2012, he created a YouTube channel focused on producing content about the game Point Blank.[4] The following year, he began covering qualifiers for international competitions of the title, marking the beginning of his career as a communicator in the esports scene. Between 2013 and 2017, he covered several editions of the game's world championship, including events held in different countries.[4]
In 2019, he entered the Free Fire competitive scene, standing out as a commentator for the National Free Fire Association (NFA), a competition focused on the PC emulator version of the game. During this period, he participated in the broadcast of both online and offline tournaments.[5]
In 2020, he was nominated for the eSports Brazil Award, being listed among the finalists in the "Best Caster" category.[6][7]
In December 2021, he was announced as a caster for the Brazilian Free Fire League (LBFF), the main national competition for the game.[8] He participated in multiple editions of the league throughout the 2022 season, including Series A and Series B, as well as the Free Fire World Series 2022, held in Sentosa. He remained part of the LBFF broadcast team for about a year.[9][10] Afterward, he returned to NFA activities and also began competing in independent tournaments.[11]
In addition to commentary, Samuca also worked as a streamer on the BOOYAH! platform and participated in the ToonTubers League, an esports competition promoted by Cartoon Network in partnership with Garena.[12]
He has also participated in broadcasts and coverage of international leagues, including Asian Free Fire competitions, as well as special tournaments, showmatches, and promotional events related to the esports scene.[13][14]
Samuca is the creator of Liga Doutrina, an independent Free Fire league. The competition's name derives from one of his best-known catchphrases. In total, the league had 12 editions: ten focused on the emulator version and two on the mobile version, bringing together teams that also competed in national-level tournaments.[15][16]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Ceremony | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Esports Brazil Awards | Best Caster | Finalist | [17][18] |
References
[edit]- ↑ Free Fire: a origem da Liga NFA e a season que mudou tudo (Video) (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-03-23 – via www.terra.com.br.
- ↑ "Prêmio eSports Brasil 2023 announces Superjury and two new categories". ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2023-09-28. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
- ↑ Rox, Maximilian (2015-02-27). "BenQ e Organização Brasileira de Jogos inauguram a Top Run Arena de eSports". TecMundo: Tudo sobre Tecnologia, Entretenimento, Ciência e Games (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2021-08-02. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- 1 2 Marques, Cleber (2019-04-26). "Showmatch das Estrelas reúne principais nome de Point Blank". WarpZone (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 15 January 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ Neto, Wladimir (2024-11-08). "FF: Prepare-se para a Liga das Américas". Pichau Arena (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2025-09-06. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "Confira os vencedores do Prêmio eSports Brasil 2020". The Enemy (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2020-12-09. Archived from the original on 2025-04-16. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ Gerardi, Lucas (2020-12-09). "Veja os vencedores de cada categoria do Prêmio eSports Brasil 2020". ESPN.com (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2023-07-04. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ gameon. "LBFF voltará a ser transmitida na TV aberta em 2022". Terra (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2022-05-16. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ Mali, Odaria Ralves (2022-02-28). "FF: após dois dias internado, Samuca da LBFF recebe alta". Pichau Arena (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2025-05-15. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "Casters da Liga Brasileira de Free Fire – Free Fire Esports". Free Fire Esports (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2022-03-16. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ Martins, Klara (2023-02-03). "FF: O bom filho a casa torna; Samucão esta de volta na Liga NFA". Pichau Arena (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2025-04-18. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ gameon. "Free Fire é jogo do ToonTubers League". Terra (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2022-05-17. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ Jesus, Mateus de (2023-07-10). "FF: Samucão consegue direitos de transmissão de liga da Tailândia". Pichau Arena (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2024-10-14. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ Jesus, Mateus de (2024-07-08). "FF: Samucão revela que haverá campeonato presencial em 2024". Pichau Arena (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2026-01-21. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ Pavie. "FREE FIRE - QUALIFY LIGA DOUTRINA SEASON 5 - DIRETORIA DE ESPORTS". diretoriadeesports.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2026-02-18. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "Samuca vai parar de fazer a Liga Doutrina? Entenda:". The Radioativo (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2025-05-07. Archived from the original on 2026-02-18. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "Prêmio eSports Brasil 2020 anuncia finalistas; lista completa". ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2025-04-28. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "Prêmio eSports Brasil 2020: Gaules leva como Personalidade e Streamer; PVDDR é o Atleta do Ano". ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2023-01-30. Retrieved 2026-03-23.