
Babu Santana
Acting • Born 1979-12-10
Biography
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.
Filmography
81 credits
O Vampiro Que Pensa Vozes
Movie • 2022
Psiquiatra

Quatro Amigas Numa Fria
Movie • 2022
Aílton

Estômago: A Gastronomic Story
Movie • 2007
Bujiú

Era Uma Vez Babu
Movie • 2021

Não Se Pode Viver Sem Amor
Movie • 2011
Miguel

Once Upon a Time in Rio
Movie • 2008
Homem do CV

Elite Cup
Movie • 2014
Jamba

Memórias da Chibata
Movie • 2006
Alemão

Tim Maia
Movie • 2014
Tim Maia

A Festa de Léo
Movie • 2024
Sérgio

Rule 34
Movie • 2023
André

Baptism of Blood
Movie • 2007
Carcereiro do DOPS

Os Suburbanos: O Filme
Movie • 2022
Wellington

White House
Movie • 2025
Tonhão

City of God
Movie • 2002
Grande - Big Boy

In Dog's Words
Movie • 2016
Santana

Something in the Air
Movie • 2002
Roque

Um Pai em Apuros
Movie • 2026
Matheus

Same Old West
Movie • 2025
Durval

Firmina
Movie • 2023
Luiz

Mais Uma História no Rio
Movie • 2008
Sargento Rodrigues

As Alegres Comadres
Movie • 2003
Pistola

Coffee With Cinnamon
Movie • 2018
Ivan

How Do You See Me?
Movie • 2017

Os Normais 2 - A Noite Mais Maluca de Todas
Movie • 2009
Policial no Hospital

Lost and Found
Movie • 2007
Leão

Bandeira de Retalhos
Movie • 2018
Isidoro

Praça Paris
Movie • 2017
Pastor

Maré, Our Love Story
Movie • 2008
Dudu

Cobrador: In God We Trust
Movie • 2007
Pastor

Memories They Told Me
Movie • 2013
João Tavares

Plastic City
Movie • 2009

Love is All
Movie • 2011
Babão

Intervenção
Movie • 2021
Soldado Lobo

AE-Autoexposure
Movie • 2012
Pai do Thiago

Germano
Movie • 2007

A Culpa é do Neymar
Movie • 2015
Jair

The State of the World
Movie • 2007
(segment "Germano")

Redeemer
Movie • 2004
Júnior

Welcome Maguila
Movie
Maguila

City of Men
Movie • 2007
Dono do Morro Careca

Julio Sumiu
Movie • 2014
Orlando Caolha

Falas Negras
Movie • 2020
Muhammad Ali

My Name Ain't Johnny
Movie • 2008
Police Officer

Na Idade da Imagem ou Projeção nas Cavernas
Movie • 2002

Rio Mumbai
Movie • 2017
Marcão

Almost Brothers
Movie • 2004
Pingão

Undercover Party Crasher
Movie • 2025
Jaime

Noah's Ark
Movie • 2024
Hiena 2 (voice)

O Diário de Pilar na Amazônia
Movie • 2026

Party Crashers
Movie • 2012
Guarda Adelair

Ratoeira
Movie • 2004

Heart of Darkness
Movie • 2025

Tá Pago!
Movie

Verão da Lata
Movie

Tributo: Léa Garcia
Movie • 2023
Self

Jojo Nove e Meia
TV • 2021

Tim Maia: Vale o Que Vier
TV • 2015
Tim Maia

Central de Bicos
TV • 2021
Manteiguinha

Fred & Lucy
TV • 2014
Vieira

Lady Night
TV • 2017
Self

Paraíso Tropical
TV • 2007
Klebão

Alma Gêmea
TV • 2005
um dos peões da fazenda que perseguem Serena

Jogo de Duplas
TV • 2021

Que História é Essa, Porchat?
TV • 2019
Self

A Favorita
TV • 2008
dono da casa que Edivaldo, Greice e Céu foram morar

Run For Your Lives
TV • 2020
Nanico

India: A Love Story
TV • 2009
paciente do Dr. Castanho

I Love Paraisópolis
TV • 2015
Jávai

Anitta Dentro da Casinha
TV • 2020
Self

Perfect Love
TV • 2023
Frei Severo

Big Brother Brasil
TV • 2002
Self - Housemate

The Suburban People
TV • 2015
Wellinton

O Jogo Que Mudou a História
TV • 2024
Hoffmann

The Others
TV • 2023
Nelson

Seize the Day
TV • 2009
Coisa Ruim

As Brasileiras
TV • 2012
Edmundo

As Cariocas
TV • 2010
Vendedor

Bang Bang
TV • 2005
Capanga

Barefoot on Red Soil
TV • 2014
Boca-Quente

Big Brother Brasil
TV • 2002
Self