Guilherme Marchi
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Guilherme Marchi (born July 22, 1982) is a professional bull rider on the Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough Series tour. In each of the past three PBR seasons, Marchi has finished in the runner up position for the PBR World Championship. Marchi is one of the most consistent riders on the tour and a key member of the Brazilian PBR family of bull riders.
In 2005, Guilherme Marchi was the biggest threat to Justin McBride’s dream of being the PBR World Champion. McBride won, Marchi came in second, however, he was the PBR World Finals event winner that year. In 2006, Marchi once again failed to win when fellow Brazilian Adriano Moraes came from behind to claim the PBR World Championship, with Marchi placing second. Yet again, in 2007, Marchi finished the season in the number two position behind Justin McBride at the PBR Finals in Las Vegas. All of his fans expect Marchi to be at the top of his game as he goes after the PBR World Champion title again in 2008.
Marchi’s nickname is “Hollywood,” because of his movie star[citation needed] looks. Marchi is 5’ 9” tall and weighs 180 lb. He is from Leme, São Paulo, Brazil, however, he currently lives in Ferris, Texas with his wife, Patricia; daughter, Manuela. He is a right-handed rider. Marchi has been a PB member since 1999. His career PBR earnings are just over $1.4 million. His special interests include soccer, team roping, and surfing.
In March of 2008 he and his wife are opening a restaurant, Rodeo Grill Marchi in Dallas Texas.
