Carlos Manuel de Marques Paião (Coimbra, November 1, 1957 - Rio Maior, August 26, 1988) was a very popular singer and songwriter in Portugal. He penned some 500 songs, some of which became national hits, including: * Play-back (with which he represented Portugal at the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest) * Pó-de-arroz (Rice Powder) * Souvenir de Portugal (Souvenir from Portugal) * Vinho do Porto (Port Wine), a duet performed with Cândida Branca Flor