Babu Santana
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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
Credits
City of God (2002)
as Grande
Noah's Ark (2024)
as Hiena 2 (voice)
Daddy's in Trouble (2026)
as Matheus
City of Men (2007)
as Dono do Morro Careca
Estômago: A Gastronomic Story (2008)
as Bujiú
Memories They Told Me (2013)
as João Tavares
My Name Ain't Johnny (2008)
as Police Officer
Rule 34 (2023)
as André
Praça Paris (2017)
as Pastor
Rio Mumbai (2017)
as Marcão
Não Se Pode Viver Sem Amor (2011)
as Miguel
Maré, Our Love Story (2008)
as Dudu
Pilar's Diary in the Amazon (2026)
as Montanha
Lost and Found (2007)
as Leão
Cobrador: In God We Trust (2007)
as Pastor
So Normal 2: The Craziest Night Ever (2009)
as Policial no Hospital
Intervenção (2021)
as Soldado Lobo
Mais Uma História no Rio (2008)
as Sargento Rodrigues
Quatro Amigas Numa Fria (2022)
as Aílton
Tá Pago! (—)
Actor
Almost Brothers (2004)
as Pingão
Undercover Party Crasher (2025)
as Jaime
Ratoeira (2004)
Actor
Same Old West (2025)
as Durval
Firmina (2023)
as Luiz
Something in the Air (2002)
as Roque
Elite Cup (2014)
as Jamba
The State of the World (2007)
as (segment "Germano")
A Festa de Léo (2024)
as Sérgio
Once Upon a Time in Rio (2008)
as Homem do CV
White House (2025)
as Tonhão
Canned Heat (2026)
as Brasa
How Do You See Me? (2017)
Actor
Os Suburbanos: O Filme (2022)
as Wellington
Baptism of Blood (2007)
as Carcereiro do DOPS
Love is All (2011)
as Babão
Welcome Maguila (—)
as Maguila
AE-Autoexposure (2012)
as Pai do Thiago
In Dog's Words (2016)
as Santana
Bandeira de Retalhos (2018)
as Isidoro
Germano (2007)
Actor
Tim Maia (2014)
as Tim Maia
Coffee With Cinnamon (2018)
as Ivan
Tributo: Léa Garcia (2023)
as Self
Redeemer (2004)
as Júnior
Heart of Darkness (2026)
Actor
Party Crashers (2012)
as Guarda Adelair
A Culpa é do Neymar (2015)
as Jair
Plastic City (2009)
Actor
Julio Sumiu (2014)
as Orlando Caolha
Memórias da Chibata (2006)
as Alemão
As Alegres Comadres (2003)
as Pistola
Falas Negras (2020)
as Muhammad Ali
O Vampiro Que Pensa Vozes (2022)
as Psiquiatra
Na Idade da Imagem ou Projeção nas Cavernas (2002)
Actor
Era Uma Vez Babu (2021)
Actor