Babu Santana


Alexandre da Silva Santana, known professionally as Babu Santana, is a Brazilian actor and singer. 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. In addition to being an actor, Babu is the vocalist of the band Babu Santana e Os Cabeças de Água-Viva, the band fuses samba, reggae, soul and funk. He is the father of two daughters and one son.

Selected Filmography

YearTitleNetworkRoleNotes
2001Young HeartsRede GloboJosé8th Season
2003Carga PesadaRede GloboAntônioSpecial participation
2004The Big FamilyRede GloboSoldier
2005A DiaristaRede GloboBilSpecial participation
2006Young HeartsRede GloboLourival's Henchman12th Season
2007Two FacesRede GloboMontanhaSpecial participation
2008Guerra e PazRede GloboBusinessmanSpecial participation
2009India: A Love StoryRede GloboPatientSpecial participation
2009Seize the DayRede GloboCoisa RuimSpecial participation
2010As CariocasRede GloboMaracanã SellerSpecial participation
2011O AstroRede GloboJaéSpecial participation
2012The BraziliansRede GloboEdmundo
2015I Love ParaisópolisRede GloboJavaí
2016Mister BrauRede GloboDelegate SantanaSpecial participation
2016Vai Que ColaMultishow SanhaçoSpecial participation
2017New WorldRede GloboJacinto
2018Que Marravilha! Aula de CozinhaGNT Contestant 2nd Place
2019CarcereirosRede GloboEdgar de Souza
2019Tô de GraçaMultishow EdvaldoSpecial participation
2020Big Brother Brasil 20Rede GloboContestant 4th Place

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Awards and Nominations