Murilo Benício | |
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Born |
Murilo Benício Ribeiro 13 July 1971 Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1992–present |
Children | 2 |
Murilo Benício Ribeiro (born 13 July 1971) is a Brazilian actor. He is one of Brazil's most renowned actors, mostly having lead roles in several works. He is perhaps most famous for his roles in the telenovelas: O Clone, América, A Favorita and Avenida Brasil. In the early 1990s, he began his career in the telenovela Fera Ferida, in a recurring role portraying Fabrício. Benicío's major breakthrough role was in the critically acclaimed telenovela O Clone that aired between 2001 and 2002, gaining international recognition with her then, co-star Giovanna Antonelli and the show's creator Glória Perez.
Since then, Benicío has received critical acclaim for his work in a wide range of television and film genres. Benicío's subsequent telenovelas and television series include, Chocolate com Pimenta (2004), a novela created by Walcyr Carrasco, together with Mariana Ximenes, América (2005) together with Deborah Secco, Pé na Jaca (2007), A Favorita (2008), Ti Ti Ti, the successful Avenida Brasil (2012), the technology themed telenovela Geração Brasil (2014).
He is also the recipient to the Prêmio Arte Qualidade Brasil, Troféu Imprensa, Prêmio Extra de Televisão, Prêmio Quem de Televisão awards.
Benicio's television roles include the popular telenovelas O Clone and América, both which have aired in his native Brazil, the United States, Russia and in various countries in Latin America, Europe, and Asia. He has also starred in O Homem do Ano (2003) (Man of the Year).