Quick Facts
Born:
1979-12-10
Birthplace:
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Credits:
85 Total Roles
Babu Santana
Acting
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Biography
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.
Known For
City of God
Grande
Estômago: A Gastronomic Story
Bujiú
City of Men
Dono do Morro Careca
My Name Ain't Johnny
Police Officer
Tim Maia
Tim Maia
Noah's Ark
Hiena 2 (voice)
Party Crashers
Guarda Adelair
Once Upon a Time in Rio
Homem do CV
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Verão da Lata MOVIE | Brasa |
| 2026 | Heart of Darkness MOVIE | Self |
| 2026 | Por Você TV | Self |
| 2026 | Wrath TV | Britadeira |
| 2026 | Daddy's in Trouble MOVIE | Matheus |
| 2026 | Pilar's Diary in the Amazon MOVIE | Montanha |
| 2025 | Same Old West MOVIE | Durval |
| 2025 | White House MOVIE | Tonhão |
| 2025 | Undercover Party Crasher MOVIE | Jaime |
| 2024 | O Jogo Que Mudou a História TV | Hoffmann |