How old is Babu Santana?

Babu Santana is 46 years old (born December 10, 1979).

Is Babu Santana still alive?

Yes, Babu Santana is still alive as of 2026, aged 46.

What is Babu Santana's real name?

Babu Santana's full birth name is B. Santana.

Where is Babu Santana from?

Babu Santana is from Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Brazil.

What generation is Babu Santana?

Babu Santana is a Generation X, born in 1979.

Babu Santana

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Babu Santana has spent 28 years building a distinguished career as a Actor in Brazilian.

Alexandre da Silva Santana (born December 10, 1979), known professionally as Babu Santana, is a Brazilian actor. 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". He's the winner of two Grande Otelos, the greatest award of Brazilian cinema and a former participant in reality TV show Big Brother Brasil.

"Babu Santana's portrayal of legendary Brazilian singer Tim Maia in the 2014 biopic "Tim Maia" is widely considered his most defining role." — About Babu Santana

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Born

Years in career28 years active

December 10th, 1979

Birthplace

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

Brazil

Generation

Generation X

Career

28 years

Region

South America

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How Babu Santana compares to other Actors

🎂Babu Santana is 7 years younger than the average Actor

Metric	Babu Santana	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	46	53	-7 yrs
Career length	28 yrs	~35 yrs	-7 yrs
Based on 3888 Actor profiles in our database

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Facts about Babu Santana

Did you know?

Did you know that despite being an acclaimed actor with two Grande Otelos, Babu Santana gained unprecedented national fame and became a cultural phenomenon after his participation in Big Brother Brasil 2020?

5 Lesser-known facts

He joined the acclaimed "Nós do Morro" theater group in Vidigal at just 17, shaping his early acting career.
His character "Grande" in the iconic film "City of God" marked his debut on the big screen in 2002.
Babu is a passionate fan of Flamengo, one of Brazil's biggest football clubs, often sharing his support publicly.
Beyond acting, he is a talented musician and singer, often performing samba and pagode.
He is a proud father of three children: Brisa, Laura, and Carlos.

Career highlight

Babu Santana's portrayal of legendary Brazilian singer Tim Maia in the 2014 biopic "Tim Maia" is widely considered his most defining role. This powerful performance earned him critical acclaim and a Grande Otelo award for Best Actor, cementing his status as one of Brazil's most respected dramatic actors.

Legacy

Babu Santana's legacy is marked by his powerful on-screen presence and his vital role in increasing the representation of Black actors from favelas in mainstream Brazilian media, inspiring a new generation.