# Babu Santana

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, Santana acted in plays at school since his 12 years and joined the theater group Nós do Morro when he was 17. His first roles in films were in 2002 when he acted in City of God and Something in the Air. 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. He is the father of two daughters and one son.
In 2020, Babu was one of the housemates on Big Brother Brasil 20, finishing at 4th place.

## Filmography

Cinema :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 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 | |
Television :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 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 |
| 2009 | 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 |
| 2016 | 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 | |
| 2019 | 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 | Season 3 |
| 2023 | Amor Perfeito | Father Severo | |

## Discography

| Year | Title | Album | Notes |
| 2020 | "Sou Babu" | Single | |
| 2020 | "Soul África" | Single | |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Title | Category | Nomination | Result |
| 2007 | Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Estômago | Won |
| 2009 | Portuguese Language Countries Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Estômago | Won |
| 2009 | Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro | Best Supporting Actor | Estômago | Won |
| 2015 | SESC Film Festival | Best Actor | Tim Maia | Won |
| 2015 | Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro | Best Actor | Tim Maia | Won |
| 2015 | Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro | Best Supporting Actor | Julio Sumiu | Nominated |
| 2020 | Prêmio Rede BBB 2020 | Best Monster Punishment | Big Brother Brasil 20 | Won |