Draft:Maju Gamer
Maju | |
|---|---|
 Maju Gamer | |
| Born | Maria Julia Gonsalves Crecencio April 16, 2013 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Occupation(s) | Creator, writer, actress |
| Known for | The Girl Who Turned Pain Into Power, Pequenos Gênios, A Guerreira UJAM |
Maria Julia Gonsalves Crecencio, known as Maju Gamer or simply Maju (Curitiba, April 16 2013), is a YouTuber, Presenter, Actress, and Model who gained national recognition for her participation in the 2023 edition of the segment Pequenos Gênios on the TV show Domingão com Huck.[1][2][3]
Biography
[edit]Maria Julia demonstrated sharp intelligence, expressive creativity, and social sensitivity from an early age. At six years old, she stood out in children's chess tournaments. At ten, she was admitted to the Paraná Military Police Academy, a prestigious educational institution, and became a member of MENSA Brazil. Her official diagnosis of giftedness was issued by the Institute for Learning Optimization (INODAP).[4]
Public Career
[edit]In 2023, she gained national prominence by participating in the TV show Pequenos Gênios on TV Globo. During the competition, Maju broke the record for the "Odnartelos" challenge (reverse spelling), going viral on social media. Subsequently, she was honored by the Paraná Legislative Assembly, where she delivered a public speech advocating for education and the recognition of children with high abilities.[5]
Creative Works
[edit]In 2024, she published the book The Warrior UJAM, a young adult narrative about courage, learning, and identity, with the title being her name reversed. In 2025, she produced the short film The Girl Who Turned Pain Into Power, a poetic work about representation and overcoming challenges. The film was submitted to over 30 national and international youth film festivals.[6]
LendoComMaju Project
[edit]Through her work as an author, reader, and content creator, Maju developed the LendoComMaju project, aimed at encouraging reading and literacy among children. In 2026, she plans to implement an audiovisual literacy methodology in public schools, using videos, reviews, and creative materials she developed.[7]
Recognitions
[edit]- Gold medal in the Canguru Mathematics Olympiad
- National honorable mention and regional bronze in the OBMEP[8]
- Selected for the Scientific Initiation Program (PIC)
- Guest speaker at the XI Municipal Managers Seminar by Editora Opet
References
[edit]- ^ Purepeople. "Surreal genius: who is the girl who mesmerized us on Luciano Huck's show?". Purepeople. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ Marques, Gustavo (2023-08-01). "Curitiba child breaks record on "Pequenos Gênios"; Watch". Caçadores de Notícias. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ "Pequenos Gênios participant shocks Luciano Huck and excites the web by spelling words backward". GShow. 2023-07-23. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ "High Abilities/Giftedness - INODAP". INODAP. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ "Deputy Soldier Adriano José honors student in recognition of intelligence". Paraná Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ "Maria Julia Gonsalves Crecencio Profile - FilmFreeway". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ "Maju Gamer Official Profile". Instagram. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ^ "19th OBMEP Awardees Report - Paraná". OBMEP. Retrieved 2025-05-14.