Comedian Nato

Natolino Lourenco Vales (born 28 December 1972), known professionally as Comedian Nato, is an Indian comedian, actor, and singer known for his work in Konkani films and tiatr productions. Under the mentorship of his uncle Hortencio Pereira, Vales made his debut as a child actor at the age of 7. In a career spanning more than two decades, he has collaborated with several notable playwrights such as John D' Silva, Wilmix-Sharon, Anil Kumar, William de Curtorim, among others.

Early life Natolino Lourenco Vales was born on 28 December 1972 in the Kakoda neighborhood of Curchorem, Goa, India.

Vales has appeared in several Konkani VCD (Video Compact Disc) productions, including the films Vizmit directed by Arnold D'Costa, Stop it, Dog Chedde Dogui Redde, Vadoll etc. In addition to his film roles, he has also acted in tiatrs, a form of Konkani theater. One such tiatr production showcased the story of the humanitarian, Mother Teresa, highlighting her life and contributions. In this theatrical work, Vales was required to portray multiple characters, a common practice in tiatr performances. In a specific segment of the performance, he took on the role of a goonda, commonly known as a gangster, who crosses paths with Mother Teresa as she journeys to the convent with a young child. As part of this role, Vales' character was meant to threaten Mother Teresa using a prop pistol. However, in a crucial moment of the play, as he aimed the prop gun at the actress depicting Mother Teresa, the fake revolver's muzzle fractured. As a consequence, the spring mechanism of the prop gun became dislodged and was left hanging in his grasp. This technical malfunction reportedly elicited laughter not only from the audience but also from the actress portraying Mother Teresa herself.

Vales participated in several theatrical productions in the mid-2010s. In March 2015, he was cast in the comedy film Paying Guest, directed by Comedian Agostinho in collaboration with Manfa Music. Vales portrayed the lead role of the paying guest, with Comedienne Janet in a co-starring role. Later that same year, in December 2015, Vales was selected to appear in the tiatr (a form of Goan theater) titled Tuzo-l Dis Yetolo (Your Day Will Come), written by playwright Roseferns. Vales undertook a comic role in the production, acting alongside fellow performers Comedian Richard, Dorothy, and Reggie. Additionally, he and Richard performed a political satire duet song as part of the tiatr. The following year, in May 2016, Vales was again cast in a tiatr production by Roseferns, this time titled All The Best. Once more, he was given a comic supporting part in the play, co-starring with Richard, Dorothy, and Reggie.

Personal life Vales married Bernadina "Berna" Rodrigues, a fellow Konkani actress and musician who made her debut in khell tiatrs. She is a choir leader at Guardian Angel Church in Curchorem and also runs a music school. Together, the couple had two sons, Roneber, a fellow child actor active on the Konkani stage, and Reyhan.

As of 2012, Vales resided in the neighborhood of Morailem in Curchorem, Goa. Vales and his family are practicing Roman Catholics. As of 2024, he resides with his family in Sanvordem, Goa.