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Murilo Benício is a Brazilian actor and film director who began his work period in 1993. He is known for his roles in film and television. Benício was born in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13, 1971. He speaks Portuguese and is influenced by Miguel de Cervantes and Charlie Chaplin.
Benício is male and has been married to Alessandra Negrini and Guilhermina Guinle. In addition to his acting career, he participates in the sport of surfing. His native name is Murilo Benício.
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Film & TV
Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Murilo Benício Ribeiro (Niterói, July 13, 1971) is a Brazilian actor and director. Known for his roles in Brazilian soap operas, or 'novelas'. He is best known in the United States for his film roles in Woman On Top with Penélope Cruz. Novelas that he was featured in were Amores Possíveis which won the Jury Award for Latin American Cinema at the Sundance Film Festival, and his television roles in…
Known for
- Assalto à Brasileira — Paulo2025
- Three Graces — Santiago Ferette2025
- Justiça 2 — Jayme2024
- Pantanal — Tenório Pereira2022
- If I Close My Eyes Now — Prefeito Adriano Marques2019
- A Mother's Love — Raul Camargo2019
- Que História é Essa, Porchat? — Self2019
- Friendly Beast — Inácio2018
- The Asphalt Kiss — Himself2018
- Divórcio — Júlio2017
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Key facts
- Born
- Murilo Benício Ribeiro , ( 1971-07-13 ) 13 July 1971 (age 54) , Niterói, Rio de Janeiro , Brazil
- Occupation
- Actor
- Years active
- 1992–present
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Brazil
- Place of birth
- Niterói
- Spouse
- Guilhermina Guinle
- Occupation
- film director
- Languages spoken
- Portuguese
- Sport
- surfing
- Image
- Murilo 2019.jpg
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- date of birth
- 1971-07-13
- Commons category
- Murilo Benício
- name in native language
- Murilo Benício
- start of work period
- 1993-00-00
- influenced by
- Charlie Chaplin
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Encyclopedic overview
Murilo Benício Ribeiro (born 13 July 1971) is a Brazilian actor. He is best known for his prominent roles in telenovelas such as O Clone, América, Por Amor, A Favorita, and Avenida Brasil.
Benício began his television career in the early 1990s, appearing in the telenovela Fera Ferida in a recurring role as Fabrício. His major breakthrough came with the critically acclaimed series O Clone (2001–2002), where he gained international recognition for his performance alongside co-star Giovanna Antonelli. The telenovela, created by Glória Perez, was a commercial success both in Brazil and abroad, establishing Benício as one of the leading actors of his generation.
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