The Clown

Was born in Passos, Minas Gerais, in 1972. He started acting in his childhood, making his TV debut at the age of 8. Has worked in TV series such as O Auto da Compadecida (1999), A Inveção do Brasil (2000) and Os Maias (2001). Has also starred the movies To the Left of the Father (2001), by Luiz Fernando Carvalho, awarded with the Audience Prize at the 25th Mostra; Lisbela and the Prisoner (2003), by Guel Arraes; Heitor Dhalia’s Drained (2006), awarded with the Critics and Jury prizes at the 30th Mostra; My Name Ain`t Johnny (2008), by Mauro Lima; The Herb of the Rat (2008, 32nd Mostra), by Julio Bressane; A Mulher Invisível (2009), by Cláudio Torres; and Jean Charles (2009), by Henrique Goldman. Has directed the short film Quando o Tempo Cair (2006, 30th Mostra), and December (2008, 32nd Mostra), his first feature as a director. O Palhaço was awarded best director at the Paulínia Film Festival.

43ª MOSTRA INTERNACIONAL DE CINEMA

43ª MOSTRA INTERNACIONAL DE CINEMA