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