Alexandre Rodrigues (actor)
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Alexandre Rodrigues | |
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| Born | May 21, 1983 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model |
| Years active | 2000-present |
Alexandre Rodrigues (born May 21, 1983, in Rio de Janeiro) is a Brazilian actor. He is most famous for playing the part of Buscapé (Rocket in the English subtitled version), the narrator and protagonist in the 2002 film Cidade de Deus (City of God). He has most recently appeared in American singer John Legend's music video for the song "P.D.A. (We Just Don't Care)" released in 2007. In 2018, it was revealed that Rodrigues had started driving for Uber, which prompted discussions about economic mobility and equality of opportunity in Brazil.[1]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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| 2002 | Cidade de Deus | Buscapé | ||
| 2003 | Bala Perdida | Assaltante | Short film | |
| 2005 | Cafundó | Natalino (adult) | ||
| 2006 | Memórias da Chibata | João Cândido | Short film | |
| Proibido Proibir | Leon | |||
| 2011 | Arsênio Godard's End | Ubiratã | ||
| 2013 | Anita e Garibaldi | Jacinto | ||
| 2018 | Christabel | Noivo, Fiancé | ||
| E.A.S.: Esquadrão Antissequestro | ||||
| 2022 | Abestalhados 2 | Alexandre Rodrigues |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Brava Gente | Vapor #2 | Acting debut | |
| 2003 | Cidade dos Homens | Alex | ||
| 2004 | Cabocla | Zaqueu | ||
| 2006 | Little Missy | Bentinho | ||
| 2007 | Antônia | Wellington | ||
| 2008 | Tiempo final | Julian | ||
| Alice | Júnior | |||
| 2009 | Paradise City | Tobi | ||
| 2010 | Written in the Stars | Seth | ||
| 2012 | Amor Eterno Amor | Seth | ||
| 2013 | Joia Rara | Josué | ||
| 2016 | Total Dreamer | Garoto na praia | ||
| 2017 | The Other Side of Paradise | Valdo | ||
| 2021 | Aruanas | Jociel | ||
| 2022 | Joint Venture | Padre Clemente | ||
| 2024 | Above Justice | Diuzinho | ||
| City of God: The Fight Rages On | Buscapé |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Ceremony | Category | Work nominated | Result |
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| 2024 | Prêmio F5[2] | Best Performance In a Series or Miniseries | City of God: The Fight Rages On | Nominated |
| Prêmio Potências[3] | Actor Of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2025 | Platino Awards[4] | Best Series Actor | Pending |
References
[edit]- ^ Dennison, Stephanie (2019). Remapping Brazilian film culture in the twenty-first century. Routledge. ISBN 9781317311829.
- ^ "Confira os indicados ao Prêmio F5 e vote nos melhores do entretenimento em 2024 - 02/12/2024 - Prêmio F5 - F5". f5.folha.uol.com.br. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
- ^ Brasil, Billboard (2024-11-05). "Veja os ganhadores do Prêmio Potências - Billboard Brasil". billboard.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-24.
- ^ Redação (2024-12-12). "Academia Brasileira e Sicav divulgam concorrentes aos Prêmios Platino de Cinema Ibero-Americano 2025". TELA VIVA News (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-24.
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