Available for new briefs

UGC that feels real and sells.

I’m Rodrigo, a UGC creator based in Madeira, Portugal. I’ve made video ads, organic content and street interviews for 100+ brands, in Portuguese and English.

  • 100+brands worked with
  • Gillette · Torrasand more global brands
  • PT · ENfluent in both

Trusted by 100+ brands, including

GilletteThe Hair ProjectPepsiSephoraCASETiFYLay’siRobot (Roomba)Old SpiceAbout YouTorrasUNOSchwarzkopfFiniToo Good To GoJetpac
yfoodAdblock PlusHiwellBitpandaPickers by McCainDogPackBanco CTTLarinecoBarkynPadel NuestroMocilabBarkibuThe Social Hub

Selected work

Latest work first.

Newest projects on top. Tap any video to watch it with sound, or filter by category to find work closest to your brand.

Results

Content people actually stop for.

Brands like Torras, About You, Hiwell and Too Good To Go have featured and reused my content, including one video that passed 3 million views.

World Cup campaign

Torras

228Kviews on Instagram

A football first ad timed with the FIFA World Cup, showing the case in a real training session.

World Cup campaign

CASETiFY

453Kviews on Instagram

A phone case launch built around the World Cup moment, shot in Portugal’s colours.

Feedback

Don’t take my word for it.

★★★★★
“João absolutely nailed it. The UGC videos he created for us were incredible. Super high quality, packed with detail, and clearly made with real care and effort. He completely understood the vision from the start and delivered content that felt on-brand, engaging and genuinely scroll-stopping.”
DogPackDov PunskiDogPack
“Thank you so much for sharing the video! I usually try to share constructive feedback, but this time I’m honestly at a loss for words. Everything is simply stunning!”
TorrasEmmaTorras
“It was a very positive experience, with sensitivity to quickly understand what we were looking for, great professionalism and a lot of flexibility.”
HiwellSara BarbosaHiwell
“Thank you so much, I personally love it, it’s amazing! They loved the rest of the work, really appreciate your effort.”
FiniJudithFini

Services

What I can make for you.

From a single ad to a full content bundle. Bundles available, contact me for rates.

Rodrigo standing in a stone-paved old-town street

About

Engineer by training. Creator by choice.

I’m João Rodrigo, but everyone calls me Rodrigo. I’m a 26-year-old computer engineer turned full-time UGC creator, based on the island of Madeira.

I create lifestyle and personal-growth content, and help brands tell their story through videos that feel like a recommendation from a friend. Open to every niche, fluent in Portuguese and English, and co-founder of Viral Wave Agency.

FAQ

Before you ask.

Who have you worked with?

100+ national and international brands, from Gillette, Pepsi, Sephora and Old Spice to startups and apps like Adblock Plus, Hiwell and Jetpac. I’m open to every niche.

What do you deliver?

Edited video ads, organic videos, street interviews, raw footage and UGC photos. Vertical 9:16 by default, other formats on request. Hook variations and captions available.

What languages do you create in?

Portuguese and English, both fluent.

Where are you based?

Madeira Island, Portugal. I work with brands worldwide: products are shipped to me, and on-location shoots can be arranged.

Can you run ads with my face (whitelisting) or give usage rights?

Yes. Paid usage, whitelisting and raw footage can all be included. Just mention it in your brief so I can quote it correctly.

How do we start?

Send a short brief through the form below or by email: product, goal, platform and deadline. I’ll reply with ideas, a timeline and a quote.

Got a brief? Let’s make it convert.

Tell me about your product, goal and deadline and I’ll reply with ideas, a timeline and a quote.

Prefer email? ugc.rodrigo@gmail.com