Alexandre Rodrigues (actor)
Brazilian actor (born 1983)
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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. He has most recently appeared in American singer John Legend's music video for the song "P.D.A. (We Just Don't Care)" released in 2007.
In 2018, it was revealed that Rodrigues had started driving for Uber, which prompted discussions about economic mobility and equality of opportunity in Brazil.[1]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Cidade de Deus | Buscapé | ||
| 2003 | Bala Perdida | Assaltante | Short film | |
| 2005 | Cafundó | Natalino (adult) | ||
| 2006 | Memórias da Chibata | João Cândido | Short film | |
| Proibido Proibir | Leon | |||
| 2011 | Arsênio Godard's End | Ubiratã | ||
| 2013 | Anita e Garibaldi | Jacinto | ||
| 2018 | Christabel | Noivo, Fiancé | ||
| E.A.S.: Esquadrão Antissequestro | ||||
| 2022 | Abestalhados 2 | Alexandre Rodrigues |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Brava Gente | Vapor #2 | Acting debut | |
| 2003 | Cidade dos Homens | Alex | ||
| 2004 | Cabocla | Zaqueu | ||
| 2006 | Little Missy | Bentinho | ||
| 2007 | Antônia | Wellington | ||
| 2008 | Tiempo final | Julian | ||
| Alice | Júnior | |||
| 2009 | Paradise City | Tobi | ||
| 2010 | Written in the Stars | Seth | ||
| 2012 | Amor Eterno Amor | Seth | ||
| 2013 | Joia Rara | Josué | ||
| 2016 | Total Dreamer | Garoto na praia | ||
| 2017 | The Other Side of Paradise | Valdo | ||
| 2021 | Aruanas | Jociel | ||
| 2022 | Joint Venture | Padre Clemente | ||
| 2024 | Above Justice | Diuzinho | ||
| City of God: The Fight Rages On | Buscapé |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Work nominated | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Prêmio F5[2] | Best Performance In a Series or Miniseries | City of God: The Fight Rages On | Nominated |
| Prêmio Potências[3] | Actor Of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2025 | Platino Awards[4] | Best Series Actor | Pending |
