[1] He was the son of Jose Custodio Fernandes and Epifania Rebello, and had a younger brother named Agostinho, who was a writer and cardiologist based in Portugal until his death on 28 June 2015, aged 82.

[2] During his school years, Fernandes developed a deep appreciation for theater and local art, actively engaging in annual social gatherings.

After completing his primary education, he embarked on his professional acting career in Roque Afonso's tiatr production, Eke Oklek Teg Novre (One Bride Three Bridegrooms).

He played the role of one of the bridegrooms, alongside Kamat de Assolna and Saluzinho, while Lucas Fernandes assumed the character of the bride.

The initial staging took place at Princess Theatre, Bhangwadi in Kalbadevi,[3] a popular venue that served as a testing ground for tiatrists (tiatr performers) in Bombay.

Some of his works included Nirmiloli Sun, Gupit Karann (Secret Reason), Ghorabeachi Durdoxea, Utrachi Mudi, Portugez Kolvont (Portuguese Artist), 23 Vorsam (23 Years), Konkani Advogad (Konkani Advocate), Inglez Madam (English Madam), Tambddi Mati (Red Soil), Rostadak Ostad, Vinglli Nachpinn (Naked Dancer), Civil Kazar (Civil Marriage), and American Dollar.

Fernandes shared that the script for this play was conceived in Portugal, inspired by a fado performance he witnessed in Algarve, a tourist hub.

The comedic elements were crafted specifically for Paul Romy, while the main role was tailored with Ophelia Cabral in mind, although her participation did not materialize.

[1] When reflecting on the evolution of tiatr from his era to the present, Fernandes expressed his concern that today's productions lack vision, often resorting to imitation of films and television serials.

Fernandes emphasized that the comedy in contemporary tiatrs tends to be vulgar, a far cry from the sophisticated humor exhibited by prominent figures such as Kid Boxer, Anthony Mendes, and Jacinto Vaz.

[1] In addition to his accomplishments in the field of tiatr, Fernandes displayed his literary prowess by penning a novel called Norsicho Mog, six years after Goa's liberation.