Murilo Benício

**Murilo Benício Ribeiro** (born July 13, 1971, in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is a Brazilian actor.

Benício's television roles include the popular telenovelas *O Clone* and *Avenida Brasil*, which are among the most watched telenovelas in the world.

In 2018, he made his directorial debut with *O Beijo no Asfalto*, an adaptation of the play of the same name by Nelson Rodrigues. In 2022, he directed his second movie with *Pérola*, which adapts a play by Mauro Rasi.

## Career 
### 1990&ndash;99: Career beginnings, *Fera Ferida*, *Irmãos Coragem*, and *Por Amor* 
In the 1990's, he starred in the following telenovelas *Fera Ferida*, as Fabrício; *Irmãos Coragem*, as Juca Cipó; *Vira Lata*, as Braúlio Viana; *Por Amor*, as Leonardo Mota; and *Meu Bem Querer*, as Antônio Mourão.

He also appeared in two episodes of the sitcom *A Comédia da Vida Privada*; in the *Caso Especial* episode "Memórias de Um Sargento de Milícias"; in the series *A Justiceira* as Juninho; and in two episodes of *Você Decide.

In the movies, he starred in *O Monge e a Filha do Carrasco* as the monk Ambrosius; *Os Matadores*, as Toninho; the short film *Decisão*, as Roberto; and *Orfeu*, as Lucinho.

In the theater, he starred in *As Tias do Mauro Rasi'', and brazilian adaptation of Woody Allen's *God*.

### 2000&ndash;09: National stardom, *O Clone*, *O Homem do Ano*, *Chocolate com Pimenta*, *América*, *A Favorita*, and *Força-Tarefa* 
In the 2000's, he starred in the telenovelas *Esplendor*, as Cristóvão Rocha; *O Clone*, as the twin brothers, Lucas and Diogo and the former's clone Léo; *Chocolate com Pimenta*, as Danilo; *América*, as Sebastião "Tião" da Silva Higino; *Pé na Jaca*, as Artur Fontana; and *A Favorita*, as "Dódi".

He also appeared in two episodes of *Brava Gente*; in the debut episode of the sitcom *Os Normais*, titled "Todos São Normais"; in the series *Os Amadores*, as Guilherme Ferreira; and starred the sitcom *Força-Tarefa*, as Tenente Wilson.

In the movies, he starred *O Sabor da Paixão*, as Toninho Oliveira; *Até que a Vida nos Separe*, as Tonho; *Amores Possíveis*, as Carlos; *O Homem do Ano*, as Máiquel; *Sexo, Amor e Traição*, as Carlos.

In 2006, he portraid the lawyer Dr. Botelho Pinto in the film *Casseta & Planeta: Seus Problemas Acabaram!!!*. The name Botelho Pinto is a sexual innuendo for "I put the dick in [someone]".

In 2006, he also starred *Paid*, as Michel; and then, *Inesquecível*, as Diego.

In the theater, he starred in *Dois na Gangorra*, and *Fica Comigo Esta Noite*.

### 2010&ndash;19: Continued success, *Ti Ti Ti*, *Avenida Brasil*, and directorial debut 
In the 2010's, he starred in the telenovelas *Ti Ti Ti*, as Ariclenes Martins a.k.a Victor Valentim; *Avenida Brasil*, as Jorge "Tufão"; *Geração Brasil*, as Jonas Marra; and *Amor de Mãe*, as Raul Camargo.

He also appeared in the minisseries *Amores Roubados*, as Jaime Favais; the series *Nada Será Como Antes*, as Saulo Ribeiro; and minisseries *Se Eu Fechar os Olhos Agora*, as Adriano Marques Torres.

In the movies, he appeared in *E Aí... Comeu?*, as Wôlney; made the brazilian voice role of Professor Bomba in *Reino Escondido*; *O Animal Cordial*, as Inácio; *Divórcio*, as Júlio; and made his directorial debut in *O Beijo no Asfalto*.

### 2020&ndash;: *Pantanal*, *Pérola*, *Justiça 2*, and *Três Graças* 
In the 2020's, he starred in the telenovelas *Pantanal*, as Tenório Nogueira; and *Três Graças*, as Santiago Ferette.

He also appeared in the series *Justiça 2*, as Jayme Teixeira.

In the movies, he appeared in *O Caminho da Vitória*, as Willians Bernini; made the brazilian voice role of Blue in *Amigos Imaginários*; directed his second movie *Pérola*; and starred in *Assalto à Brasileira*, as Paulo.

## Personal life 
Murilo Benício is known for having romantic relationships with fellow actresses which have been the subject of media coverage.

Benício has two sons: Antônio Benício, with actress Alessandra Negrini; and Pietro Antonelli, with actress Giovanna Antonelli.

## Filmography 
### Telenovelas 
### TV series and specials 
### Films 
#### As an actor 
#### As a director, and screenwriter 
## On stage 
## Awards 
Murilo Benício received multiple awards throughout his career, including two **Prêmios Associação Paulista de Críticos de Arte** () in the categories Most Promising Newcomer - Male in 1994 for his role in *Fera Ferida*; and Best Actor in 2010, for his roles in both *Força-Tarefa*, and *Ti Ti Ti*.

Benício is also the recipient of one **Prêmio Grande Otelo do Cinema Brasileiro** () in the category Best Comedy in 2024 for the movie *Pérola*; two **Prêmios Guarani de Cinema Brasileiro** () in the categories Best Supporting Actor in 2000 for *Até que a Vida nos Separe*, and Best Actor in 2019 for *O Animal Cordial*; and two **Prêmios Arte Qualidade Brasil** () in the category Best Television Actor for *O Clone* in 2002 &ndash; tied with Tony Ramos for *As Filhas da Mãe* &ndash; and *Ti Ti Ti* in 2010.

Benício won **Melhores do Ano** () four times in the Best Actor category for his works in *A Favorita* in 2008, *Ti Ti Ti* in 2010, *Avenida Brasil* in 2012, and *Pantanal* in 2022; **Prêmio Contigo! de Televisão** () in the category Best Romantic Couple for *O Clone*, shared with Giovanna Antonelli, in 2001; and Best Actor two times for his works in *Ti Ti Ti* in 2011, and *Avenida Brasil* in 2013.

One Miami Brazilian Film Festival in the category Melhor Ator for *O Homem do Ano*, in 2003; one Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival, in the category Best Actor for *O Animal Cordial* in 2017, tied with Daniel de Oliveira for *Aos Teus Olhos*; one Extra Television Awards in the category Best Actor for *Ti Ti Ti*; for SESC Film Festival Audience Award in the categories Best Film, Best Director, and Best Screenplay for *O Beijo no Asfalto*, as well as Best Actor for *O Animal Cordial*, in 2019; three Troféu Imprensa in the category Best Actor, for *A Favorita* in 2009, and Avenida Brasil in 2013.

### Paulista Association of Art Critics Awards 
:Formerly **Troféu APCA** ()

### Prêmio Grande Otelo de Cinema Brasileiro 
:Formerly **Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro** ()

### Prêmio Guarani de Cinema Brasileiro 
### Prêmio Arte Qualidade Brasil 
:Formerly **Prêmio Qualidade Brasil** ()

#### Notes 
### Melhores do Ano 
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### Contigo! Television Award 
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### Other awards 
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