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Born:
- Birthday: 1993-07-21
- Born Place: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Gabriel Leone
Gabriel Leone Coutinho Miranda Frota (born July 21, 1993) is a prominent Brazilian actor and musician who has rapidly gained national and international recognition for his versatile performances across theater, television, and film. He began his artistic journey in theater over a decade ago, which he credits as the foundation for his confidence in screen acting.Leone first achieved widespread national acclaim for his role in the telenovela Hidden Truths (2015). Since then, his television career has included significant roles in series such as Velho Chico (2016), Dark Days (2017), Land of the Strong (2018), and the Amazon Original series Dom (2021-2024), where he played the titular character, a drug addict who becomes one of Brazil's most wanted criminals.His international breakthrough came with his portrayal of Alfonso de Portago in Michael Mann's 2023 biographical drama film Ferrari. In 2024, Leone garnered significant praise for his starring role as the legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna in the Netflix biographical mini-series Senna. Critics commended his uncanny resemblance to Senna and his thorough research into the racing icon's mannerisms and cadences.Leone's film credits also include Minha Fama de Mau (2019), Eduardo and Monica (2020), Duetto (2022), and River of Desire (2023). He is also involved in upcoming projects such as Barba Ensopada de Sangue (2024) and The Secret Agent (2025), where he is set to play the character of Bobbi. Additionally, he lent his voice to BrightBill in the Brazilian Portuguese dub of The Wild Robot (2024) and has joined the cast of the second season of the Prime Video series Citadel.Beyond acting, Leone is also a musician, a passion he has cultivated since childhood. He is married to Brazilian actress Carla Salle, with whom he tied the knot in May 2024.
