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Rafael Silva is originally from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, but moved to the United States at the age of 13. Following his grandfather and many of his uncles' footsteps, he grew up wanting to become a veterinarian and working with farm animals.

In his junior year of high school, Rafael signed up to audition for his first play with the intention of overcoming his fear of speaking in public. As his fear diminished, his interest in his newly found craft grew and he decided to audition to performing arts schools in order to attain proper training as an actor.

In 2017, Rafael Silva graduated Pace University, in downtown Manhattan, NY, with a B.F.A. in Acting for Film, Television, Voice-Overs & Commercial.

Camila Alves McConaughey was born on 28 January 1982 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. She is an actress, known for Ne-Yo: Because of You (2007), The US Open (1968) and Shear Genius (2007). She has been married to Matthew McConaughey since 9 June 2012. They have three children.

Débora Falabella was born on 22 February 1979 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. She is an actress, known for The Clone (2001), Edge of Desire (2017) and Brazil Avenue (2012). She has been married to Fernando Fraiha since November 2022. She was previously married to Gustavo Vaz, Murilo Benício and Chuck Hypólito.

Petra Costa was born on 8 July 1984 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. She is a producer and director, known for The Edge of Democracy (2019), Olmo & the Seagull (2015) and Undertow Eyes (2009).

Letícia Sabatella (born 8 March 1971) is a Brazilian actress and singer. Born in Belo Horizonte, Letícia Sabatella was two years old when her family moved from Itajubá (MG) to the mining town of Conceição das Alagoas, going live in the village of Big Bend Power Plant. There her father worked as an engineer. She has said she learned to appreciate nature in this place full of greenery and people of different nationalities. Today, she lives in Nova Friburgo, a mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro, where she grows organic food cooperative arrangements with employees.

Sean Caracena was born on 13 March 1976 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. He was an actor, known for Somebody Is Waiting (1996). He died on 4 April 2006 in New York, New York, USA.

Daniel de Oliveira was born on 19 June 1977 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He is an actor, known for Cazuza: Time Doesn't Stop (2004), The Dead Girl's Feast (2008) and Cabocla (2004). He was previously married to Sophie Charlotte and Vanessa Giácomo.

Débora Bloch was born on 29 May 1963 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. She is an actress and director, known for Noites do Sertão (1984), Adrift (2009) and Swingin' Betty (1984). She was previously married to Olivier Anquier and Edgar Moura.

Isabela Souza was born on 13 January 1998 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. She is an actress, known for Bia (2019), Michael Ronda: Seré Tu Heroe (2019) and Juacas (2017).

Joana Fomm was born on 14 September 1939 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. She is an actress and writer, known for Tieta (1989), A Vida Provisória (1968) and Dancin' Days (1978). She was previously married to Ricardo Gouveia , Luís Carlos Pires, Astolfo Araújo , Nelson Xavier and Francisco Milani .

Paulo Costa was born on 21 April 1991 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He is an actor, known for Blow for Blow, Countdown to UFC (2011) and UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier (2024).

Neville D'Almeida was born in 1941 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He is a director and writer, known for Killed the Family and Went to the Movies (1991), The Seven Kittens (1980) and Rio Babilonia (1983).

Jonas Bloch was born on 8 February 1939 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He is an actor and producer, known for Novo Mundo (2017), Cabra-Cega (2004) and Amarelo Manga (2002). He has been married to Sylvia Vianna since 1997. He was previously married to Rebeca.

Max Cavalera was born in Belo Horizonte to a Brazillian mother and his father was an Italian ambassador. Along with his brother Igor Cavalera he formed the death metal band Sepultura. The band was very popular and released several albums, with "Roots" and "Chaos A.D" both receiving critical praise. He also worked with Fudge Tunnel lead singer Alex Newport forming a side project known as "Nailbomb", with one of their tracks used for the Gus Van Sant film, _To Die for (1995)_ (that song being "Wasting Away"). There was somewhat of a shuffel near 1995, and Max Cavalera left Sepultura to form "Soulfly". Again he was the lead vocalist and played guitar, and with the new band released two albums, "Soulfly" and "Primitive".

This year (2002) sees Cavalera's band release a third album in June. Max Cavalera also provided the more deeper screams for Dwayne Johnson's (WWE's "The Rock") Scorpion King character in The Mummy Returns (2001).

Lady Francisco was born on 7 January 1935 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. She was an actress and director, known for O Crime do Zé Bigorna (1977), Anjos do Sexo (1981) and Explode Coração (1995). She died on 25 May 2019 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Dilma Rousseff is the 36th President of Brazil, and the first woman to hold the office. Daughter of a Bulgarian immigrant father and a brazilian schoolteacher mother, Rousseff was raised in an upper middle class household in Belo Horizonte. She became a socialist during her youth, and following the 1964 coup d'état joined various left-wing and Marxist urban guerrilla groups that fought against the military dictatorship. Rousseff was captured and jailed between 1970 and 1972 and reportedly tortured.

Yara de Novaes was born on 25 August 1966 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. She is an actress and assistant director, known for Malu (2024), Os 12 Trabalhos (2006) and Fronteira (2008).

Myrian Rios was born on 10 November 1958 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. She is an actress, known for The Clone (2001), The Buzz (1985) and O Amor É Nosso (1981). She was previously married to Edmar da Fontoura and Roberto Carlos.

Gabriela Dias of Brazilian origin with a lifetime of international influence and success has worked on television throughout Europe, USA, and South America ranging from participating in several TV shows, and soap operas to appearing in Hollywood productions that allowed her to work with the likes of Antoine Fuqua, Penélope Cruz, Devon Dickson, Deborah Aquila, Ben Hoffman, Jessica Biel, Francis O'Conner, Alfred Molina, Kaya Scodelario, Jimmi Simpson, among others.

Gabriela's philanthropic and social services work has helped many foundations and communities all over the world. She sits on the board of several non-profit organizations and has also founded her own (The Gabriela Dias Foundation) in 2017. With the mission to provide once in a lifetime experiences in learning through arts and education.

Guará Rodrigues was born in 1943 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He was an actor and assistant director, known for Música Para Sempre (1980), Areias Escaldantes (1985) and Jardim de Guerra (1969). He died on 21 February 2006 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Alessandro Chiodo was born on 7 August 1977 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He is a cinematographer and actor, known for Exorcist: The Beginning (2004), Dominion: Prequel to the Exorcist (2005) and Juliet & Romeo (2025).

Bete Coelho was born on 2 July 1963 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. She is an actress and director, known for Cristal (2006), Foreign Land (1995) and Vamp (1991). She is married to Renato Godá.

Gerard Lima's journey in the world of filmmaking began with a bold step - self-funding his own production in 2013. Wearing multiple hats throughout the process, Lima immersed himself in every aspect of the film industry, utilizing this hands-on approach to gain invaluable insights into its intricacies. Armed with a bachelor's degree in business management, Lima strategically merged his business acumen with his passion for cinema, not only advancing his personal career but also nurturing the growth of Lima Films, his own studio, and fostering the careers of aspiring talents within the industry. His breakthrough moment arrived in 2015 when Lima's creative prowess was recognized at the Melbourne International Film Festival, where he scooped the Best Music Video and Director awards. This accomplishment marked the beginning of a prolific career in which Lima has since written and produced a remarkable 19 films, directing seven of these projects. Notably, Lima's versatility extends beyond the realms of traditional filmmaking, as evidenced by his success in the HBO/Cinemax Urban Action Showcase. In 2017, he clinched second place in the Action Script Contest for the feature screenplay "Brother's in Arms" and garnered accolades for the TV Pilot "The Legend of Kung Funk." The year 2018 saw Lima's continued ascendancy, with another 2nd place win in the HBO/Cinemax Urban Action Showcase for Best Short Film with "Birth of the Daywalker." Lima's prowess extends beyond storytelling, as demonstrated by his achievement at the 2022 Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival, where he secured the Best Original Score award for "Lawless Law." A testament to his multifaceted talents, Lima's filmography not only showcases his directorial, writing, and producing skills but also reflects a commitment to pushing creative boundaries in pursuit of cinematic excellence.

Zaira Zambelli was born on 14 August 1954 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. She is an actress, known for Cabaret Mineiro (1980), TransAtlantique (1983) and Pequenas Taras (1978). She was previously married to Ricardo Zambelli.

Guilherme de Pádua was born on 2 November 1969 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He was an actor, known for Via Appia (1989), De Corpo e Alma (1992) and Mico Preto (1990). He died on 6 November 2022 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.