Babu Santana
Known for Acting · 83 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 (27)
Soul Mate
2005
as um dos peões da fazenda que perseguem Serena
A Favorita
2008
as dono da casa que Edivaldo, Greice e Céu foram morar
Snakes & Lizards
2006
as Sequestrador
Bang Bang
2005
as Capanga
Que História é Essa, Porchat?
2019
as Self
I Love Paraisópolis
2015
as Jávai
Tropical Paradise
2007
as Klebão
Lady Night
2017
as Self
Seize the Day
2009
as Coisa Ruim
India: A Love Story
2009
as paciente do Dr. Castanho
New World
2017
as Jacinto
Por Você
2026
Perfect Love
2023
as Frei Severo
Run For Your Lives
2020
as Nanico
The Brazilians
2012
as Edmundo
The Others
2023
as Nelson
The Cariocas
2010
as Vendedor
O Jogo Que Mudou a História
2024
as Hoffmann
The Suburban People
2015
as Wellinton
Anitta Dentro da Casinha
2020
as Self
Tim Maia: Vale o Que Vier
2015
as Tim Maia
Jojo Nove e Meia
2021
Barefoot on Red Soil
2014
as Boca-Quente
Fred & Lucy
2014
as Vieira
Central de Bicos
2021
as Manteiguinha
Jogo de Duplas
2021
Big Brother Brazil
2002
as Self - Housemate
Movies (56)
City of God
2002
as Grande - Big Boy
Praça Paris
2017
as Pastor
Estômago: A Gastronomic Story
2007
as Bujiú
AE-Autoexposure
2012
as Pai do Thiago
Noah's Ark
2024
as Hiena 2 (voice)
Tá Pago!
Maré, Our Love Story
2008
as Dudu
Heart of Darkness
2026
Um Pai em Apuros
2026
as Matheus
Germano
2007
Firmina
2023
as Luiz
City of Men
2007
as Dono do Morro Careca
Rio Mumbai
2017
as Marcão
Rule 34
2023
as André
Welcome Maguila
as Maguila
Undercover Party Crasher
2025
as Jaime
Memórias da Chibata
2006
as Alemão
Same Old West
2025
as Durval
Tributo: Léa Garcia
2023
as Self
Ratoeira
2004
Lost and Found
2007
as Leão
Coffee With Cinnamon
2018
as Ivan
Elite Cup
2014
as Jamba
Something in the Air
2002
as Roque
Bandeira de Retalhos
2018
as Isidoro
White House
2025
as Tonhão
My Name Ain't Johnny
2008
as Police Officer
Love is All
2011
as Babão
A Culpa é do Neymar
2015
as Jair
Once Upon a Time in Rio
2008
as Homem do CV
Party Crashers
2012
as Guarda Adelair
Verão da Lata
2026
Plastic City
2009
Tim Maia
2014
as Tim Maia
Memories They Told Me
2013
as João Tavares
Almost Brothers
2004
as Pingão
Os Suburbanos: O Filme
2022
as Wellington
Cobrador: In God We Trust
2007
as Pastor
The State of the World
2007
as (segment "Germano")
Redeemer
2004
as Júnior
As Alegres Comadres
2003
as Pistola
Falas Negras
2020
as Muhammad Ali
Julio Sumiu
2014
as Orlando Caolha
Intervenção
2021
as Soldado Lobo
Quatro Amigas Numa Fria
2022
as Aílton
Baptism of Blood
2007
as Carcereiro do DOPS
So Normal 2: The Craziest Night Ever
2009
as Policial no Hospital
Pilar's Diary in the Amazon
2026
as Montanha
Mais Uma História no Rio
2008
as Sargento Rodrigues
In Dog's Words
2016
as Santana
A Festa de Léo
2024
as Sérgio
Não Se Pode Viver Sem Amor
2011
as Miguel
Na Idade da Imagem ou Projeção nas Cavernas
2002
How Do You See Me?
2017
O Vampiro Que Pensa Vozes
2022
as Psiquiatra
Era Uma Vez Babu
2021
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 83 credits spanning from 2002 to 2026, Babu Santana has appeared in 56 films and 27 TV shows.
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Most Popular Babu Santana Movies
- City of God (2002) — as Grande - Big Boy
- Praça Paris (2017) — as Pastor
- Estômago: A Gastronomic Story (2007) — as Bujiú
- AE-Autoexposure (2012) — as Pai do Thiago
- Noah's Ark (2024) — as Hiena 2 (voice)
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