Alexandre Rodrigues

Alexandre Rodrigues (born May 21, 1983) is a Brazilian actor. He is best known for playing the part of Buscapé (Rocket), the narrator and protagonist in the 2002 Brazilian film City of God.

In 2018, it was revealed that Rodrigues had started driving for Uber, which prompted discussions about economic mobility and equality of opportunity in Brazil.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2002 Cidade de Deus Buscapé 2003 Bala Perdida Assaltante Short film 2005 Cafundó Natalino (adult) 2006 Memórias da Chibata João Cândido Short film Proibido Proibir Leon 2011 Arsênio Godard's End Ubiratã 2013 Anita e Garibaldi Jacinto 2018 Christabel Noivo, Fiancé E.A.S.: Esquadrão Antissequestro 2022 Abestalhados 2 Alexandre Rodrigues

Television Year Title Role Notes 2000 Brava Gente Vapor #2 Acting debut 2003 Cidade dos Homens Alex 2004 Cabocla Zaqueu 2006 Little Missy Bentinho 2007 Antônia Wellington 2008 Tiempo final Julian Alice Júnior 2009 Paradise City Tobi 2010 Written in the Stars Seth 2012 Amor Eterno Amor Seth 2013Joia RaraJosué 2016 Total Dreamer Garoto na praia 2017 The Other Side of Paradise Valdo 2021 Aruanas Jociel 2022 Joint Venture Padre Clemente 2024 Above Justice Diuzinho City of God: The Fight Rages On Buscapé

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