Alexandre Rodrigues (actor)

Alexandre Rodrigues
Born (1983-05-21) May 21, 1983 (age 43)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
OccupationsActor, model
Years active2000-present

Alexandre Rodrigues (born May 21, 1983) is a Brazilian actor. He is best known for playing the part of Buscapé (Rocket), the narrator and protagonist in the 2002 Brazilian film City of God.

In 2018, it was revealed that Rodrigues had started driving for Uber, which prompted discussions about economic mobility and equality of opportunity in Brazil.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role NotesRef
2002Cidade de DeusBuscapé
2003Bala PerdidaAssaltanteShort film
2005CafundóNatalino (adult)
2006Memórias da ChibataJoão CândidoShort film
Proibido ProibirLeon
2011Arsênio Godard's EndUbiratã
2013Anita e GaribaldiJacinto
2018ChristabelNoivo, Fiancé
E.A.S.: Esquadrão Antissequestro
2022Abestalhados 2Alexandre Rodrigues

Television

Year Title Role NotesRef
2000Brava GenteVapor #2Acting debut
2003Cidade dos HomensAlex
2004CaboclaZaqueu
2006Little MissyBentinho
2007AntôniaWellington
2008Tiempo finalJulian
AliceJúnior
2009Paradise CityTobi
2010Written in the StarsSeth
2012Amor Eterno AmorSeth
2013 Joia Rara Josué
2016Total DreamerGaroto na praia
2017The Other Side of ParadiseValdo
2021AruanasJociel
2022Joint VenturePadre Clemente
2024Above JusticeDiuzinho
City of God: The Fight Rages OnBuscapé

Awards and nominations

Year Ceremony Category Work nominated Result
2024 Prêmio F5 Best Performance In a Series or Miniseries City of God: The Fight Rages On Nominated
Prêmio Potências Actor Of the Year Nominated
2025 Platino Awards Best Series Actor Pending

References

  1. ↑ Dennison, Stephanie (2019). Remapping Brazilian film culture in the twenty-first century. Routledge. ISBN 9781317311829.
  2. ↑ "Confira os indicados ao Prêmio F5 e vote nos melhores do entretenimento em 2024 - 02/12/2024 - Prêmio F5 - F5". f5.folha.uol.com.br. Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  3. ↑ Brasil, Billboard (2024-11-05). "Veja os ganhadores do Prêmio Potências - Billboard Brasil". billboard.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-24.
  4. ↑ Redação (2024-12-12). "Academia Brasileira e Sicav divulgam concorrentes aos Prêmios Platino de Cinema Ibero-Americano 2025". TELA VIVA News (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-24.