Actor and singer who is best known for his work throughout Brazilian TV and film. He gained renown for his role in the critically-acclaimed 2003 film City of God, where he played the role of Caixa Low.
He began his acting career at age 5 when he appeared on children's TV in Brazil. He gained his first film role in 2001 in Copacabana.
Between 2011 and 2012, he played the character Pedro Costa on the soap opera Rebel. He appeared in the 2014 film Alemao as a negotiator.
He was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
He was directed in the 2003 film City of God by Fernando Meirelles.
