Carlos Costa was on the SIC program ‘Júlia’, talking to Júlia Pinheiro, and one of the topics covered was the process he is currently in, as he is undergoing a gender transition.
After emphasizing that he is at “peace” with his decision, since this is “really the path” he wants to follow, but that he also feels a great responsibility in sharing the process with those who follow him, Carlos Costa was asked about his name.
“I’m talking to a female figure who has a male name. Are you going to keep that name or not? Are you going to stay Carlos or are you going to change your name too?”the presenter wanted to know.
After emphasizing that the name has sentimental value, as it is a name that has been passed down from generation to generation in his family, the guest later revealed a curious fact: “(…) I have many friends who call me “Carlos”realized. “This is even more complicated”Júlia Pinheiro reacted immediately.
Faced with the observation, Carlos Costa ‘didn’t stay’ and replied: “For you, maybe”. “For me, at least, it is. But for you, does it make him comfortable? Then that’s what it takes.”said the communicator.
