Babu Santana

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Babu Santana

Acting 46 December 10, 1979

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Alexandre da Silva Santana (born December 10, 1979), known professionally as Babu Santana, is a Brazilian actor. Born in Vidigal, Rio de Janeiro, Santana acted in plays at school…

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City of God

City of God

8.4 2002 Movie
Soul Mate

Soul Mate

6.9 2005 TV Show
A Favorita

A Favorita

7.8 2008 TV Show
City of Men

City of Men

7.0 2007 Movie
Estômago: A Gastronomic Story

Estômago: A Gastronomic Story

7.9 2008 Movie
My Name Ain't Johnny

My Name Ain't Johnny

7.1 2008 Movie
Tropical Paradise

Tropical Paradise

8.2 2007 TV Show
India: A Love Story

India: A Love Story

7.5 2009 TV Show
Snakes & Lizards

Snakes & Lizards

7.4 2006 TV Show
Seize the Day

Seize the Day

5.9 2009 TV Show
Tim Maia

Tim Maia

7.2 2014 Movie
Bang Bang

Bang Bang

5.0 2005 TV Show

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Alexandre da Silva Santana (born December 10, 1979), known professionally as Babu Santana, is a Brazilian actor. Born in Vidigal, Rio de Janeiro, Santana acted in plays at school since his 12 years and joined the theater group "Nós do Morro" when he was 17. His first roles in films were in 2002 when he acted in "City of God" and "Something in the Air". He's the winner of two Grande Otelos, the greatest award of Brazilian cinema and a former participant in reality TV show Big Brother Brasil.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Verão da Lata

    Movie Brasa

  2. 2026
    Heart of Darkness

    Movie

  3. 2026
    Por Você

    TV show

  4. 2026
    Wrath

    TV show Britadeira

  5. 2026
    Daddy's in Trouble

    Movie Matheus

  6. 2026
    Pilar's Diary in the Amazon

    Movie Montanha

  7. 2025
    Same Old West

    Movie Durval

  8. 2025
    White House

    Movie Tonhão

  9. 2025
    Undercover Party Crasher

    Movie Jaime

  10. 2024
    O Jogo Que Mudou a História

    TV show Hoffmann

  11. 2024
    A Festa de Léo

    Movie Sérgio

  12. 2024
    Noah's Ark

    Movie Hiena 2 (voice)

  13. 2023
    Tributo: Léa Garcia

    Movie Self

  14. 2023
    Firmina

    Movie Luiz

  15. 2023
    The Others

    TV show Nelson

  16. 2023
    Perfect Love

    TV show Frei Severo

More credits
  1. 2023
    Rule 34

    Movie André

  2. 2022
    Os Suburbanos: O Filme

    Movie Wellington

  3. 2022
    O Vampiro Que Pensa Vozes

    Movie Psiquiatra

  4. 2022
    Quatro Amigas Numa Fria

    Movie Aílton

  5. 2021
    Intervenção

    Movie Soldado Lobo

  6. 2021
    Jogo de Duplas

    TV show

  7. 2021
    Era Uma Vez Babu

    Movie

  8. 2021
    Central de Bicos

    TV show Manteiguinha

  9. 2021
    Jojo Nove e Meia

    TV show

  10. 2020
    Falas Negras

    Movie Muhammad Ali

  11. 2020
    Anitta Dentro da Casinha

    TV show Self

  12. 2020
    Run For Your Lives

    TV show Nanico

  13. 2019
    Que História é Essa, Porchat?

    TV show Self

  14. 2018
    Coffee With Cinnamon

    Movie Ivan

  15. 2018
    Bandeira de Retalhos

    Movie Isidoro

  16. 2017
    How Do You See Me?

    Movie

  17. 2017
    Praça Paris

    Movie Pastor

  18. 2017
    Rio Mumbai

    Movie Marcão

  19. 2017
    Lady Night

    TV show Self

  20. 2017
    New World

    TV show Jacinto

  21. 2016
    In Dog's Words

    Movie Santana

  22. 2015
    The Suburban People

    TV show Wellinton

  23. 2015
    A Culpa é do Neymar

    Movie Jair

  24. 2015
    I Love Paraisópolis

    TV show Jávai