Alexandre Rodrigues (born 1983 in

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) is a Brazilian actor. He is most famous for playing the part of Buscapé (Rocket in the English

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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 singer

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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

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, which prompted discussions about

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and

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in Brazil.

Roles

Television

*2003 - '' Cidade dos Homens'' - Alex *2004 - ''Cabocla'' - Zaqueu *2006 - ''Sinhá Moça'' - Bentinho

Cinema

*2002 - ''Palace II'' - Vapor *2002 - '' Cidade de Deus'' - Buscapé *2005 - ''Cafundó'' - Natalino (adult) *2006 - ''Memórias da Chibata'' - João Cândido *2007 - ''

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'' - Leon

References

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* 1983 births Living people Brazilian male film actors Male actors from Rio de Janeiro (city) Afro-Brazilian male actors {{film-actor-stub