Romeu Bettencourt was born in Azores, Portugal.
His journey begins 2003 when he takes part in the technological goldsmith’s course at Soares dos Reis School of Arts, in Oporto.
In 2006, he goes to North Glasgow College in Scotland, and in 2007, he enters ESAD - College of Art and Design, where he graduates in Jewellery Design.
He was one of the 60 finalists, amongst 600 applicants from all over the world, to expose at the Schmuck 2011 in Munich, Germany and later in Cagnes-Sur-Mer, in France.