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After 53 years in Amsterdam, Jacob Kurc (77) wouldn't want to live anywhere else: 'But I still go back to Rio twice a year'

After 53 years in Amsterdam, Jacob Kurc (77) wouldn't want to live anywhere else: 'But I still go back to Rio twice a year'

Jacob Kurc, who moved to Amsterdam 53 years ago, became a notable local figure after opening the city's first Brazilian restaurant in 1984. Beyond his culinary success, he worked as a football agent and appeared in several films, remaining committed to his life in the Netherlands while still visiting Brazil annually.

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