Bugalho studied Philosophy at the Federal University of Paraná,[4] with emphasis in Aesthetics.

[5][6] Prior to his YouTube career, Henry Bugalho writes several books such as Guia de Nova York para Mãos-de-Vaca (New York Guide for the Tight-fisted), on which he worked together with his wife, Denise Nappi.

[7][8][9] He also authored The Parallel Life of Your Dog, O Cão Cego da Guardia Vieja, O Canto do Peregrino, Cassandra, O Rei dos Judeus, O Covil dos Inocentes, O Homem Pós-Histórico, Margot Adormecida, Meu Pai: O Guru do Presidente, and two collections of short stories.

In 2018, Henry expressed his opposition to the Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and right wing essayist Olavo de Carvalho.

[13] His channel is identified with a new wave of Brazilian liberal or left-wing channels and YouTubers, such as Sabrina Fernandes, Felipe Neto, Lilia Schwarcz, Meteoro Brasil, Caue Moura, Pirula, Jones Manoel.