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Born:
- Birthday: 1976-11-08
- Born Place: Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil
Rômulo Braga
Rômulo Braga is a highly acclaimed Brazilian actor, born on November 8, 1976, in Brasília. He is renowned for his powerful dramatic performances in both film and television, earning him numerous awards throughout his career, including two awards from the Rio Festival, one from the Gramado Festival, and one from the Brasília Festival, along with a nomination for a Guarani Award.Braga began his acting journey in theater during his adolescence in Belo Horizonte, where he had moved as a child. He has been part of significant theatrical projects, such as "Aqueles Dois," for which he won the Troféu Usiminas-Sinparc for Best Actor, and "Trabalhos de Amor Perdidos."His extensive filmography includes a wide range of roles across various genres. Some of his notable film credits include "Elon Doesn't Believe in Death" (2016), "Joaquim" (2017), "Charcoal" (2022), "River of Desire" (2022), and "Power Alley" (2023). On television, he has appeared in series such as "Carcereiros" (2017), "Irmãos Freitas" (2019), "Aruanas" (2019), and "Criminal Code" (2025).Most recently, Rômulo Braga played the pivotal role of Antônio Matogrosso, Ney Matogrosso's father, in the 2025 biographical musical drama "Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso" (original title "Homem com H"). His portrayal of this complex character is a key element in the film's exploration of Ney Matogrosso's life and development. Braga's commitment to living the situations of his characters and allowing everything to flow from the director's guidance is a hallmark of his acting approach.
