Babu Santana
Known for Acting · 82 credits
- Born
- 1979-12-10 (age 46)
- Place of birth
- Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Also known as
- Babu
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
TV Shows (26)
India: A Love Story
2009
as paciente do Dr. Castanho
A Favorita
2008
as dono da casa que Edivaldo, Greice e Céu foram morar
Paraíso Tropical
2007
as Klebão
Que História é Essa, Porchat?
2019
as Self
Seize the Day
2009
as Coisa Ruim
Alma Gêmea
2005
as um dos peões da fazenda que perseguem Serena
Perfect Love
2023
as Frei Severo
Bang Bang
2005
as Capanga
Lady Night
2017
as Self
I Love Paraisópolis
2015
as Jávai
Run For Your Lives
2020
as Nanico
Novo Mundo
2017
as Jacinto
The Brazilians
2012
as Edmundo
The Cariocas
2010
as Vendedor
The Others
2023
as Nelson
Anitta Dentro da Casinha
2020
as Self
The Suburban People
2015
as Wellinton
O Jogo Que Mudou a História
2024
as Hoffmann
Barefoot on Red Soil
2014
as Boca-Quente
Central de Bicos
2021
as Manteiguinha
Jojo Nove e Meia
2021
Por Você
2026
Tim Maia: Vale o Que Vier
2015
as Tim Maia
Jogo de Duplas
2021
Fred & Lucy
2014
as Vieira
Big Brother Brazil
2002
as Self - Housemate
Movies (56)
City of God
2002
as Grande - Big Boy
Rule 34
2023
as André
Lost and Found
2007
as Leão
Noah's Ark
2024
as Hiena 2 (voice)
City of Men
2007
as Dono do Morro Careca
Estômago: A Gastronomic Story
2007
as Bujiú
So Normal 2: The Craziest Night Ever
2009
as Policial no Hospital
Same Old West
2025
as Durval
Plastic City
2009
White House
2025
as Tonhão
Party Crashers
2012
as Guarda Adelair
Tim Maia
2014
as Tim Maia
Não Se Pode Viver Sem Amor
2011
as Miguel
My Name Ain't Johnny
2008
as Police Officer
Redeemer
2004
as Júnior
In Dog's Words
2016
as Santana
Undercover Party Crasher
2025
as Jaime
Maré, Our Love Story
2008
as Dudu
Once Upon a Time in Rio
2008
as Homem do CV
Firmina
2023
as Luiz
Elite Cup
2014
as Jamba
Baptism of Blood
2007
as Carcereiro do DOPS
Memórias da Chibata
2006
as Alemão
Intervenção
2021
as Soldado Lobo
The State of the World
2007
as (segment "Germano")
Memories They Told Me
2013
as João Tavares
Pilar's Diary in the Amazon
2026
as Montanha
As Alegres Comadres
2003
as Pistola
Love is All
2011
as Babão
Cobrador: In God We Trust
2007
as Pastor
Quatro Amigas Numa Fria
2022
as Aílton
Um Pai em Apuros
2026
as Matheus
Os Suburbanos: O Filme
2022
as Wellington
Tá Pago!
Almost Brothers
2004
as Pingão
Welcome Maguila
as Maguila
How Do You See Me?
2017
A Festa de Léo
2024
as Sérgio
Bandeira de Retalhos
2018
as Isidoro
Julio Sumiu
2014
as Orlando Caolha
Rio Mumbai
2017
as Marcão
AE-Autoexposure
2012
as Pai do Thiago
Falas Negras
2020
as Muhammad Ali
Praça Paris
2017
as Pastor
Coffee With Cinnamon
2018
as Ivan
Na Idade da Imagem ou Projeção nas Cavernas
2002
Ratoeira
2004
Mais Uma História no Rio
2008
as Sargento Rodrigues
Something in the Air
2002
as Roque
Heart of Darkness
2025
A Culpa é do Neymar
2015
as Jair
Tributo: Léa Garcia
2023
as Self
Verão da Lata
Germano
2007
Era Uma Vez Babu
2021
O Vampiro Que Pensa Vozes
2022
as Psiquiatra
About Babu Santana
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. With 82 credits spanning from 2002 to 2026, Babu Santana has appeared in 56 films and 26 TV shows.
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Most Popular Babu Santana Movies
- City of God (2002) — as Grande - Big Boy
- Rule 34 (2023) — as André
- Lost and Found (2007) — as Leão
- Noah's Ark (2024) — as Hiena 2 (voice)
- City of Men (2007) — as Dono do Morro Careca
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