Parents were prominent actors in Brazil's theater scene and helped found Teatro O Tablado, a theater in Rio de Janeiro
Studied with Brazilian filmmaker Ruy Guerra during his time at Gama Filho University
Trained in film, television and theater at ARTTS International in England
In 2011, won the Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Fortunato in the Brazilian blockbuster The Elite Squad: The Enemy Within