He is a confident and determined young man who always seeks the best for himself and his friends; despite appearing fun-loving and outgoing, he harbors deep inner anguish over never having received love from his parents. He manages to keep his mind occupied most of the time—often confusing others and keeping his emotions in check—presenting a cheerful face to the world while isolating himself at the end of the day to try to sort out his feelings; furthermore, he possesses a strong sense of justice and enjoys welcoming and pleasing others, though he is also quite proud and confident—sometimes even coming across as arrogant.

Maciel spent most of his childhood away from home with friends; his parents treated him harshly—his father physically assaulted him, taking out his anger on the boy, while his mother humiliated him, even though she always provided what he needed. Despite suffering frequent physical and psychological abuse at home, he never harbored deep resentment toward his parents. At school, he was popular with everyone, praised for his grades and natural good looks. His routine changed during adolescence; he began spending his nights out on the streets, skateboarding and smoking with friends. He was popular with both girls and boys, a dynamic that helped him discover his true self. When he revealed his secret to his parents, their reaction was negative—so much so that they kicked him out of the house at sixteen. From then on, he lived with friends, helping to sustain a challenging life while still just a teenager.