| Babu Santana | |
| Birth Name: | Alexandre da Silva Santana |
| Birth Place: | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Occupation: | Actor, singer |
| Yearsactive: | 2002–present |
Alexandre da Silva Santana (born December 10, 1979), known professionally as Babu Santana, is a Brazilian actor and singer. Born in Vidigal, Rio de Janeiro,[1] Santana acted in plays at school since his 12 years and joined the theater group Nós do Morro when he was 17.[2] His first roles in films were in 2002 when he acted in City of God and Something in the Air.[1] [3] In addition to being an actor, Babu is the vocalist of the band Babu Santana e Os Cabeças de Água-Viva, the band fuses samba, reggae, soul and funk.[4] He is the father of two daughters and one son.[1]
In 2020, Babu was one of the housemates on Big Brother Brasil 20, finishing at 4th place.[5] [6]
| 2002 | City of God | Grande | Credited as Alexandre Santana | |
| 2002 | Something in the Air | Roque | ||
| 2004 | Almost Brothers | Pingão | ||
| 2004 | Redeemer | Júnior | ||
| 2006 | Baptism of Blood | Prison officer | ||
| 2007 | City of Men | Bald's Hill chief | ||
| 2007 | Estômago | Bujilú | ||
| 2008 | My Name Ain't Johnny | Military office | ||
| 2008 | Plastic City | Beto | ||
| 2011 | Família Vende Tudo | Babão | ||
| 2012 | Os Penetras | Adelair | ||
| 2014 | Copa de Elite | Jamba | ||
| 2014 | Júlio Sumiu | Caolho | ||
| 2014 | Tim Maia | Tim Maia | ||
| 2016 | Mundo Cão | Santana | ||
| 2018 | Praça Paris | Shepherd | ||
| 2023 | Rule 34 | André |
| 2001 | Young Hearts | José | 8th Season | |
| 2003 | Carga Pesada | Antônio | Special participation | |
| 2004 | The Big Family | Soldier | ||
| 2005 | A Diarista | Bil | Special participation | |
| 2006 | Young Hearts | Lourival's Henchman | 12th Season | |
| 2007 | Two Faces | Montanha | Special participation | |
| 2008 | Guerra e Paz | Businessman | Special participation | |
| 2009 | India: A Love Story | Patient | Special participation | |
| Seize the Day | Coisa Ruim | Special participation | ||
| 2010 | As Cariocas | Maracanã Seller | Special participation | |
| 2011 | O Astro | Jaé | Special participation | |
| 2012 | The Brazilians: The Women | Edmundo | ||
| 2015 | I Love Paraisópolis | Javaí | ||
| 2016 | Mister Brau | Delegate Santana | Special participation | |
| Vai Que Cola | Sanhaço | Special participation | ||
| 2017 | New World | Jacinto | ||
| 2018 | Que Marravilha! Aula de Cozinha | Contestant (Himself) | 2nd Place | |
| 2019 | Carcereiros | Edgar de Souza | ||
| Tô de Graça | Edvaldo | Special participation | ||
| 2020 | Big Brother Brasil | Himself (Housemate) | Season 20 (4th Place) | |
| 2021 | Salve-se Quem Puder | Nanico | ||
| 2023 | The Masked Singer Brasil | Coruja[7] | Season 3 | |
| 2023 | Amor Perfeito | Father Severo |
| 2020 | "Sou Babu" | Single | [8] |
| "Soul África" | [9] |
| Year | Title | Category | Nomination | Result | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | [10] | |||
| 2009 | Portuguese Language Countries Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | ||||
| Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro | Best Supporting Actor | |||||
| 2015 | SESC Film Festival | Best Actor | ||||
| Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro | Best Actor | |||||
| Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro | Best Supporting Actor | |||||
| 2020 | Prêmio Rede BBB 2020 | Best Monster Punishment | [11] |