Wagner Moura
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Moura in 2012 | |
| Born |
Wagner Maniçoba de Moura June 27, 1976 Rodelas, Bahia, Brazil |
| Alma mater | Federal University of Bahia |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse(s) | Sandra Delgado |
| Children | 3 children |
Wagner Maniçoba de Moura (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈvaɡneɾ ˈmowɾɐ]; born June 27, 1976)[1] is a Brazilian film, television and stage actor. Besides being a well-established and acclaimed actor in Brazil, he has achieved widespread international fame for his portrayal of Captain (later Colonel) Roberto Nascimento, protagonist of the highly successful 2007 film Elite Squad and its sequel, Elite Squad: The Enemy Within. He also gained recognition globally playing "Spider" in the 2013 sci-fi film Elysium.
Early life and education
Moura was born in Rodelas, in the state of Bahia, in the North-East region of Brazil. His mother, Alderiva Moura, was a housewife, and his father, José Moura, was a Sergeant in the Brazilian Air Force. At the age of 13, he moved with his family to Salvador, Bahia.
He graduated in journalism at Federal University of Bahia but decided to become an actor.[2]
Career
In 1996 he starred in his first play, Cuida bem de mim. After this he did some commercials and other plays. He started in the cinema in 1999, with the short film Pop Killer and the movie Rádio Gogó. The next year, he participated in the film Woman on Top starring Penélope Cruz.
Later he moved to Rio de Janeiro. There he auditioned for some TV productions, and had his debut in the television series Carga Pesada and Sexo Frágil. He became a well-known TV and movie actor in Brazil. In 2007 he participated in his most acclaimed work in the movies as Captain Nascimento, protagonist of the Golden Bear winner in the 2008 Berlin Film Festival, Elite Squad.
During the preparation for the first Elite Squad film, Wagner and part of the cast were subject to lifelike special forces training conducted by Paulo Stovani, a former captain of BOPE, the elite squad portrayed in the movie.[3] During training, Stovani was asked by the cast director to help "develop" Wagner's aggression for the role, which he attempted to do through repeated sessions of moral abuse.[4] After several days, Stovani finally got the reaction he was looking for, and a little more. He reportedly made a fictional threat to Wagner's family, particularly mentioning Wagner's newborn to which the actor responded with a punch that fractured Stovani's nose. "That's when Captain Nascimento was born", said Stovani.[5]
In 2010, he starred in the sequel to Elite Squad, Elite Squad: The Enemy Within. In 2013, he played "Spider" in the sci-fi film Elysium.
Music
Besides his acting career, Moura is a lyricist and the vocalist of a band named Sua Mãe ("Your Mum").[6]
Personal life
Moura is married to photographer Sandra Delgado and has three sons.
He is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu purple belt and a Muay Thai practitioner. He practices Transcendental Meditation.[7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Pop Killer | Short film | |
| 1999 | Rádio Gogó | Replay | Short film |
| 2000 | Woman on Top | Rafi | |
| 2001 | Behind the Sun | Matheus | |
| 2002 | The Three Marias | Jesuíno Cruz | |
| 2003 | God Is Brazilian | Taoca | |
| 2003 | The Man of the Year | Suel | |
| 2003 | Carandiru | Zico | |
| 2003 | The Middle of the World | Romão | |
| 2004 | Nina | Blind Man | |
| 2005 | Lower City | Naldinho | |
| 2005 | A Máquina | TV Host | |
| 2007 | Ó Paí, Ó | Boca | |
| 2007 | Saneamento Básico | Joaquim | |
| 2007 | Elite Squad | Captain Roberto Nascimento | |
| 2008 | Romance | Pedro | |
| 2008 | Blackout | Marcelo | |
| 2009 | They Killed Sister Dorothy | Narrator (Brazilian version) | |
| 2010 | Elite Squad: The Enemy Within | Lieutenant Colonel Roberto Nascimento | |
| 2010 | VIPs | Marcelo Nascimento | |
| 2011 | O Homem do Futuro | João (Zero) | |
| 2013 | Father's Chair | Theo | |
| 2013 | Elysium | Spider | |
| 2013 | Serra Pelada | Lindo Rico | |
| 2013 | Praia do Futuro | Donato | |
| 2014 | Rio, I Love You | Gui | segment "Inútil Paisagem" |
| 2014 | Trash | José Angelo |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Carga Pesada | Pedrinho | TV-series |
| 2005 | A Lua Me Disse | Gustavo Bogari | Soap opera |
| 2006 | JK | Juscelino Kubitschek (ages 18–43) | Mini-series |
| 2007 | Sexo Frágil | Edu/Magali | TV-series |
| 2007 | Paraíso Tropical | Olavo | Soap opera |
| 2013 | A Menina Sem Qualidades | Alex's Father | Mini-series |
| 2015 | Narcos | Pablo Escobar | TV-series |
Theater
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Cuida bem de mim | ||
| 1996 | A Casa de Eros | ||
| 1999 | Abismos de Rosas | ||
| 2000 | A Máquina | Antônio | |
| 2002 | Os Solitários | ||
| 2005 | Dilúvio em Tempos de Secas | ||
| 2005 | O Que diz Molero? | ||
| 2008 | Hamlet | Hamlet |
References
- ↑ "Biography of Wagner Moura at "Gente Babado"" (in Portuguese). IG. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
- ↑ Biography for Wagner Moura at the Internet Movie Database
- ↑ http://veja.abril.com.br/211107/p_124.shtml
- ↑ http://veja.abril.com.br/211107/p_124.shtml
- ↑ http://www.estadao.com.br/noticias/impresso,ex-capitao-teve-nariz-quebrado-por-ator,55880,0.htm
- ↑ "Article about Wagner Moura in Hamlet and as vocalist of Sua Mãe (in Portuguese)". O Dia. 2009-03-21. Retrieved 2009-04-05.
- ↑ De Campos Mello, Raphaela (July 9, 2012). "Meditação transcendental: a técnica de David Lynch e Wagner Moura". Casa.com. Retrieved 28 September 2014.
Assim como Lynch, praticante há 40 anos, diversos artistas aderiram ao treinamento mental, entre eles Oprah Winfrey, Clint Eastwood, Paul McCartney e o brasileiro Wagner Moura.
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