Cast & creator
Babu Santana
Best known for Tropical Paradise, A Favorita, India: A Love Story
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.
Also known as: Babu
57
film credits
29
television credits
85
2002–2026 · acting roles
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Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (86)
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Tropical Paradise
Klebão
2007
A Favorita
dono da casa que Edivaldo, Greice e Céu foram morar
2008
India: A Love Story
paciente do Dr. Castanho
2009
Soul Mate
um dos peões da fazenda que perseguem Serena
2005
Snakes & Lizards
Sequestrador
2006
Que História é Essa, Porchat?
Self
2019
Seize the Day
Coisa Ruim
2009
City of God
Grande
2002
Bang Bang
Capanga
2005
Perfect Love
Frei Severo
2023
Lady Night
Self
2017
I Love Paraisópolis
Jávai
2015
New World
Jacinto
2017
Run For Your Lives
Nanico
2020
Wrath
Britadeira (Brita)
2026
Por Você
2026
The Brazilians
Edmundo
2012
The Others
Nelson
2023
Noah's Ark
Hiena 2 (voice)
2024
The Cariocas
Vendedor
2010
The Suburban People
Wellinton
2015
O Jogo Que Mudou a História
Hoffmann
2024
Daddy's in Trouble
Matheus
2026
Barefoot on Red Soil
Boca-Quente
2014
Anitta Dentro da Casinha
Self
2020
City of Men
Dono do Morro Careca
2007
Tim Maia: Vale o Que Vier
Tim Maia
2015
Estômago: A Gastronomic Story
Bujiú
2008
Fred & Lucy
Vieira
2014
Rule 34
André
2023
Jojo Nove e Meia
2021
Praça Paris
Pastor
2017
My Name Ain't Johnny
Police Officer
2008
Memories They Told Me
João Tavares
2013
Central de Bicos
Manteiguinha
2021
Bendito Fruto
Production Intern
2004
Undercover Party Crasher
Jaime
2025
Não Se Pode Viver Sem Amor
Miguel
2011
Maré, Our Love Story
Dudu
2008
Pilar's Diary in the Amazon
Montanha
2026
So Normal 2: The Craziest Night Ever
Policial no Hospital
2009
Quatro Amigas Numa Fria
Aílton
2022
Same Old West
Durval
2025
Something in the Air
Roque
2002
A Festa de Léo
Sérgio
2024
Rio Mumbai
Marcão
2017
Lost and Found
Leão
2007
Canned Heat
Brasa
2026
Mais Uma História no Rio
Sargento Rodrigues
2008
Intervenção
Soldado Lobo
2021Tá Pago!
White House
Tonhão
2025
How Do You See Me?
2017
Once Upon a Time in Rio
Homem do CV
2008
Firmina
Luiz
2023
The State of the World
(segment "Germano")
2007
Almost Brothers
Pingão
2004Ratoeira
2004Welcome Maguila
Maguila
Baptism of Blood
Carcereiro do DOPS
2007
AE-Autoexposure
Pai do Thiago
2012
Os Suburbanos: O Filme
Wellington
2022
Tributo: Léa Garcia
Self
2023
Redeemer
Júnior
2004
Cobrador: In God We Trust
Pastor
2007
Elite Cup
Jamba
2014
Heart of Darkness
2026
Tim Maia
Tim Maia
2014
Bandeira de Retalhos
Isidoro
2018
Love is All
Babão
2011
Germano
2007
Jogo de Duplas
2021
Coffee With Cinnamon
Ivan
2018
Memórias da Chibata
Alemão
2006
Julio Sumiu
Orlando Caolha
2014
Party Crashers
Guarda Adelair
2012
A Culpa é do Neymar
Jair
2015
Plastic City
2009
In Dog's Words
Santana
2016
As Alegres Comadres
Pistola
2003
O Vampiro Que Pensa Vozes
Psiquiatra
2022
Falas Negras
Muhammad Ali
2020
Na Idade da Imagem ou Projeção nas Cavernas
2002
Era Uma Vez Babu
2021
Big Brother Brazil
Self - Housemate
2002Big Brother Brazil
Self
2002