Babu Santana
Alexandre da Silva Santana (born December 10, 1979), known professionally as Babu Santana, is a Brazilian actor and singer. Born in Vidigal, Rio de Janeiro,[1] Santana acted in plays at school since his 12 years and joined the theater group Nós do Morro when he was 17.[2] His first roles in films were in 2002 when he acted in City of God and Something in the Air.[1][3] In addition to being an actor, Babu is the vocalist of the band Babu Santana e Os Cabeças de Água-Viva, the band fuses samba, reggae, soul and funk.[4] He is the father of two daughters and one son.[1]
Babu Santana | |
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Born | Alexandre da Silva Santana December 10, 1979 (age 41) |
Occupation | Actor, singer |
Years active | 2002–present |
Selected Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2002 | City of God | Grande | Credited as Alexandre Santana |
2002 | Something in the Air | Roque | |
2004 | Almost Brothers | Pingão | |
2004 | Redeemer | Júnior | |
2006 | Baptism of Blood | Prison Officer | |
2007 | City of Men | Bald's Hill Chief | |
2007 | Estômago | Bujilú | |
2008 | My Name Ain't Johnny | Military Office | |
2008 | Plastic City | Beto | |
2011 | Família Vende Tudo | Babão | |
2012 | Os Penetras | Adelair | |
2014 | Copa de Elite | Jamba | |
2014 | Júlio Sumiu | Caolho | |
2014 | Tim Maia | Tim Maia | |
2016 | Mundo Cão | Santana | |
2018 | Praça Paris | Shepherd |
Year | Title | Network | Role | Notes |
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2001 | Young Hearts | Rede Globo | José | 8th Season |
2003 | Carga Pesada | Antônio | Special participation | |
2004 | The Big Family | Soldier | ||
2005 | A Diarista | Bil | Special participation | |
2006 | Young Hearts | Lourival's Henchman | 12th Season | |
2007 | Two Faces | Montanha | Special participation | |
2008 | Guerra e Paz | Businessman | Special participation | |
2009 | India: A Love Story | Patient | Special participation | |
Seize the Day | Coisa Ruim | Special participation | ||
2010 | As Cariocas | Maracanã Seller | Special participation | |
2011 | O Astro | Jaé | Special participation | |
2012 | The Brazilians | Edmundo | ||
2015 | I Love Paraisópolis | Javaí | ||
2016 | Mister Brau | Delegate Santana | Special participation | |
Vai Que Cola | Multishow (Rede Globo) | Sanhaço | Special participation | |
2017 | New World | Rede Globo | Jacinto | |
2018 | Que Marravilha! Aula de Cozinha | GNT (Rede Globo) | Contestant (Himself) | 2nd Place |
2019 | Carcereiros | Rede Globo | Edgar de Souza | |
Tô de Graça | Multishow (Rede Globo) | Edvaldo | Special participation | |
2020 | Big Brother Brasil 20 | Rede Globo | Contestant (Himself) | 4th Place |
Awards and Nominations
Year | Title | Category | Nomination | Result | Ref. |
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2007 | Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Won | [7] | |
2009 | Portuguese Language Countries Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Won | ||
Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro | Best Supporting Actor | Won | |||
2015 | SESC Film Festival | Best Actor | Won | ||
Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro | Best Actor | Won | |||
Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | |||
2020 | Prêmio Rede BBB 2020 | Best Monster Punishment | Won | [8] |
References
- "Um bandido convincente". O Tempo (in Portuguese). May 20, 2008. Retrieved September 22, 2014.
- "Babu Santana estrela três filmes no Festival do Rio". Ego (in Portuguese). Globo.com. September 22, 2007. Retrieved September 22, 2014.
- "A vida depois do filme". O Mossoroense (in Portuguese). 2004. Retrieved September 22, 2014.
- "Babu Santana se apresenta com sua banda em show que homenageia o Dia do Trabalhador". Heloisa Tolipan. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
- "Babu Santana clona balanço de Tim Maia em single de letra autorreferente". G1 (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-05-02.
- "Babu Santana lança seu segundo single, 'Soul África'; ouça - Emais". Estadão (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-05-02.
- "Babu Santana". IMDb. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
- "Prêmio #RedeBBB 2020: confira os ganhadores da edição histórica". Gshow (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-05-02.
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