Rafael Araújo Almeida (born 28 May 1989) is a Brazilian actor, director, producer, and singer-songwriter. In addition to acting in several telenovelas, he works as a director in his own video production company, RA3 Filmes. He currently lives in Orlando, Florida.[1]
Rafael Almeida | |
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| Born | Rafael Araújo Almeida 28 May 1989 |
| Alma mater | Musicians Institute |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Relatives | Tânia Mara (sister) |
Career edit
He made his television debut on the soap opera Páginas da Vida, playing the pianist Luciano. Soon after, he starred in the fifteenth season of Malhação,[2] in addition to acting on other TV series and telenovelas of Rede Globo. Almeida began his career as a director and founded the video producer RA3 Filmes where he directed video clips of great Brazilian and international music artists, as well as several advertising campaigns. Parallel to the career of actor and director; Rafael also invests in his singing career.
He released his first album as a singer in 2013 by the record company Som Livre, with music production by Rogério Vaz and had two of his songs in soundtracks of soap operas of Rede Globo. In the album "Bungee Jump", Rafael duels with the Brazilian singer Maria Gadú, in the song "Grande Angular".
In 2014 he lived in Los Angeles where he studied at the Musicians Institute, one of the largest music conservatories in the United States. Currently, he has released for "Livre Livre" an EP called "Rio California", produced by Juliano Cortuah.
Filmography edit
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Páginas da Vida | Luciano | |
| 2007–09 | Malhação | Gustavo Bergantin (Guga) | Season 15 |
| 2008 | Dança dos Famosos | Participant | Season 5 |
| 2009 | TV Globinho | Apresentador | |
| 2009 | Por Toda Minha Vida | Raul Seixas | Episode: "Raul Seixas" |
| 2011 | Acampamento de Férias | Léo | Season 2 |
| 2011 | A Vida da Gente | Miguel | |
| 2013 | Flor do Caribe | Rodolpho Rosemberg (Paçoquinha) | |
| 2017 | O Rico e Lázaro | Hurzabum |
Cinema edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Bridge to Terabithia | Jesse Aarons | Dubbing |
| 2014 | Os Tubarões de Copacabana | Francisco[3] |
Theater edit
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Lembranças de um Sonho | Sr. Flores[4] |
| 2010 | Garotos[5] | |
| 2012 | Enlace - A Loja do Ourives | Adok[6] |
| 2012–13 | A Princesinha | Ram Dass[7] |
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
| Album | Details |
|---|---|
| Vem Jogar[8] |
Extended plays (EPs) edit
| Album | Details |
|---|---|
| Rio California[9] |
Singles edit
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Bungee Jump"[10] | 2013 | Vem Jogar |
| "Vem Jogar"[11] | 2015 | |
| "Rio Califórnia"[12] | Rio Califórnia |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Prêmio Contigo! de TV | Most Promising Actor | Páginas da Vida | Nominated |
References edit
- ^ "Rafael Almeida relembra protagonista em 'Malhação' e fala da experiência em dirigir o 'BR Day' pela 1ª vez" (in Portuguese). gshow.globo.com. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
- ^ "Depois de "Páginas da Vida", Rafael Almeida volta em "Malhação"". Bol Notícias. Retrieved October 6, 2007.
- ^ "Os Tubarões de Copacabana estreia com overdose de emoções no Cine Odeon". Encene-se. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
- ^ "Estréia peça em que Monique Alfradique e Rafael Almeida fazem um casal". Globo. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
- ^ "Peça jovem 'Garotos' estreia na Barra com Rafael Almeida no elenco". Globo. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
- ^ "Enlace - A Loja do Ourives". Veja. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
- ^ "Musical "A Princesinha" vence Prêmio Arte Qualidade na Categoria Melhor Espetáculo Musical Infantil Nacional 2013". FLMA. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
- ^ "Rafael Almeida - Vem Jogar". iTunes. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
- ^ "Rafael Almeida - Rio California". iTunes. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
- ^ "Rafael Almeida lança clipe de "Bungee Jump"". Portal Sucesso. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
- ^ "Rafael Almeida lança clipe para Vem Jogar, sua nova música de trabalho". O Fuxico. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
- ^ "Rafael Almeida lança o clipe 'Rio Califórnia'". Extra. Retrieved January 30, 2015.