Alexandre Rodrigues (born May 21, 1983, in
Rio de Janeiro
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) is a Brazilian actor. He is most famous for playing the part of
Buscapé (Rocket in the English
subtitled
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version), the narrator and protagonist in the 2002 film ''
Cidade de Deus'' (City of God). He has most recently appeared in
American
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singer
John Legend
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's music video for the song "
P.D.A. (We Just Don't Care)" released in 2007. In 2018, it was revealed that Rodrigues had started driving for
Uber
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, which prompted discussions about
economic mobility
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and
equality of opportunity
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in Brazil.
Filmography
Film
Television
Awards and nominations
References
External links
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1983 births
Living people
Brazilian male film actors
Male actors from Rio de Janeiro (city)
Afro-Brazilian male actors
21st-century Brazilian male actors
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