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
Year | Title | Network | Role | Notes |
2001 | Young Hearts | Rede Globo | José | 8th Season |
2003 | Carga Pesada | Rede Globo | Antônio | Special participation |
2004 | The Big Family | Rede Globo | Soldier | |
2005 | A Diarista | Rede Globo | Bil | Special participation |
2006 | Young Hearts | Rede Globo | Lourival's Henchman | 12th Season |
2007 | Two Faces | Rede Globo | Montanha | Special participation |
2008 | Guerra e Paz | Rede Globo | Businessman | Special participation |
2009 | India: A Love Story | Rede Globo | Patient | Special participation |
2009 | Seize the Day | Rede Globo | Coisa Ruim | Special participation |
2010 | As Cariocas | Rede Globo | Maracanã Seller | Special participation |
2011 | O Astro | Rede Globo | Jaé | Special participation |
2012 | The Brazilians | Rede Globo | Edmundo | |
2015 | I Love Paraisópolis | Rede Globo | Javaí | |
2016 | Mister Brau | Rede Globo | Delegate Santana | Special participation |
2016 | Vai Que Cola | Multishow | Sanhaço | Special participation |
2017 | New World | Rede Globo | Jacinto | |
2018 | Que Marravilha! Aula de Cozinha | GNT | Contestant | 2nd Place |
2019 | Carcereiros | Rede Globo | Edgar de Souza | |
2019 | Tô de Graça | Multishow | Edvaldo | Special participation |
2020 | Big Brother Brasil 20 | Rede Globo | Contestant | 4th Place |