Marcelo Encina is the son of Chilean refugees, who arrived in Australia in 1975. Marcelo was born in 1977 and became the first of any of Encinas to be born in Australia. He was one of the founding leaders of the 'Krosswerdz' Christian Hip Hop Ministry in 2006 and is still involved in the Christian Hip Hop scene as co-host of the 'Definition Radio' Podcast/Radio Show which plays Christian Hip Hop Music.
Marcelo has been involved in a leadership capacity at Embassy Church in Belmore, Sydney, for many years and has served on worship teams as a worship leader, percussionist and keyboardist.