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