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Born:
- Birthday: 2001-08-31
- Born Place: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Henrique Barreira
Henrique Barreira (born August 31, 2001) is a rising Brazilian actor from Rio de Janeiro who made a striking transition from theater to television and streaming in his early twenties. He began his performance journey at the renowned O Tablado theater school in 2012 and achieved public visibility with his breakout roles in the Globo novela Vai na Fé (2023) as Fred—a “playboy” law student whose arc explores themes of privilege and personal growth—and the Globoplay series A Vida pela Frente (2023), where he portrays Vicente, a teenager navigating adolescence in 1999. In 2024, he continued his momentum, starring as Murilo, a young lawyer in the telenovela Família é Tudo. Barreira has candidly shared how the cancellation of his planned debut on Malhação during the pandemic, coupled with the loss of his father and grandfather, almost derailed his aspirations—but ultimately deepened his resolve to pursue acting.He’s earned a reputation for disciplined preparation and emotional authenticity, citing his dedication to research and character development—even hinting at international ambitions . In 2025, Barreira marked his feature-film debut in Night Stage (Ato Noturno), directed by Marcio Reolon and Filipe Matzembacher, playing Fabio alongside established talents like Ivo Müller. At only 23, Henrique Barreira is already reshaping his career with a blend of youthful charm, nuanced performances, and a resolute work ethic—making him one of Brazil’s most promising actors to watch.
