Luís Lázaro Sacramento Ramos (born November 1, 1978) is a prolific Brazilian actor, television presenter, director, writer, and voice actor. He started his acting career with the Flock of Olodum Theater group, in Salvador, and is best known for his portrayal of João Francisco dos Santos in the 2002 film ''

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''. Ramos is married to Brazilian actress

Taís Araújo Taís Bianca Gama de Araújo (; born 25 November 1978) is a Brazilian actress, TV host and model. Her first prominent role on television was in 1996 as protagonist of the Brazilian telenovela '' Xica da Silva'' by Walcyr Carrasco, in the Rede M ...

. In 2007, he was nominated for the

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for Best Actor for his role in ''

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Filmography

Television

Film

As director

Awards and nominations

References

External links

Lazaro's official BlogLazaro's Fan Club Blog
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ramos, Lazaro Living people 1978 births Afro-Brazilian people Brazilian male film actors Brazilian male telenovela actors People from Salvador, Bahia Brazilian male stage actors Afro-Brazilian male actors