Babu Santana
Acting
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Acting Credits
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
Filmography
Daddy's in Trouble
2026
as Matheus
Pilar's Diary in the Amazon
2026
as Montanha
Heart of Darkness
2026
Canned Heat
2026
as Brasa
Por Você
2026
Wrath
2026
as Britadeira
White House
2025
as Tonhão
Same Old West
2025
as Durval
Undercover Party Crasher
2025
as Jaime
A Festa de Léo
2024
as Sérgio
Noah's Ark
2024
as Hiena 2 (voice)
O Jogo Que Mudou a História
2024
as Hoffmann
Rule 34
2023
as André
Firmina
2023
as Luiz
Tributo: Léa Garcia
2023
as Self
Perfect Love
2023
as Frei Severo
The Others
2023
as Nelson
O Vampiro Que Pensa Vozes
2022
as Psiquiatra
Quatro Amigas Numa Fria
2022
as Aílton
Os Suburbanos: O Filme
2022
as Wellington
Era Uma Vez Babu
2021
Intervenção
2021
as Soldado Lobo
Jojo Nove e Meia
2021
Central de Bicos
2021
as Manteiguinha
Jogo de Duplas
2021
Falas Negras
2020
as Muhammad Ali
Run For Your Lives
2020
as Nanico
Anitta Dentro da Casinha
2020
as Self
Que História é Essa, Porchat?
2019
as Self
Coffee With Cinnamon
2018
as Ivan
Bandeira de Retalhos
2018
as Isidoro
How Do You See Me?
2017
Praça Paris
2017
as Pastor
Rio Mumbai
2017
as Marcão
Lady Night
2017
as Self
New World
2017
as Jacinto
In Dog's Words
2016
as Santana
A Culpa é do Neymar
2015
as Jair
Tim Maia: Vale o Que Vier
2015
as Tim Maia
I Love Paraisópolis
2015
as Jávai
The Suburban People
2015
as Wellinton
Elite Cup
2014
as Jamba
Tim Maia
2014
as Tim Maia
Julio Sumiu
2014
as Orlando Caolha
Fred & Lucy
2014
as Vieira
Barefoot on Red Soil
2014
as Boca-Quente
Memories They Told Me
2013
as João Tavares
AE-Autoexposure
2012
as Pai do Thiago
Party Crashers
2012
as Guarda Adelair
The Brazilians
2012
as Edmundo
Não Se Pode Viver Sem Amor
2011
as Miguel
Love is All
2011
as Babão
The Cariocas
2010
as Vendedor
So Normal 2: The Craziest Night Ever
2009
as Policial no Hospital
Plastic City
2009
India: A Love Story
2009
as paciente do Dr. Castanho
Seize the Day
2009
as Coisa Ruim
Estômago: A Gastronomic Story
2008
as Bujiú
Once Upon a Time in Rio
2008
as Homem do CV
Mais Uma História no Rio
2008
as Sargento Rodrigues
Maré, Our Love Story
2008
as Dudu
My Name Ain't Johnny
2008
as Police Officer
A Favorita
2008
as dono da casa que Edivaldo, Greice e Céu foram morar
Baptism of Blood
2007
as Carcereiro do DOPS
Lost and Found
2007
as Leão
Cobrador: In God We Trust
2007
as Pastor
Germano
2007
The State of the World
2007
as (segment "Germano")
City of Men
2007
as Dono do Morro Careca
Tropical Paradise
2007
as Klebão
Memórias da Chibata
2006
as Alemão
Snakes & Lizards
2006
as Sequestrador
Soul Mate
2005
as um dos peões da fazenda que perseguem Serena
Bang Bang
2005
as Capanga
Redeemer
2004
as Júnior
Almost Brothers
2004
as Pingão
Ratoeira
2004
As Alegres Comadres
2003
as Pistola
City of God
2002
as Grande
Something in the Air
2002
as Roque
Na Idade da Imagem ou Projeção nas Cavernas
2002
Big Brother Brazil
2002
as Self - Housemate
Big Brother Brazil
2002
as Self