Rui Ricardo Diaz (born December 9, 1978) is a Brazilian actor. He is best known for his role as

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from ages 18 to 35 in

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''.

Career

Diaz was born in Santa Maria do Suaçuí, Minas Gerais. He acted in small roles in

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theatrical productions since he was 16 years old, and graduated in theater from the

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. CAMPBELL, Ullisses
"Ator que faz o papel de Lula no filme dirigido pelo cineasta Fábio Barreto sonha com novos projetos"
'' Correio Braziliense''. January 1, 2010. Before he landed the lead role in ''Lula, o filho do Brasil'', Diaz performed to an average audience of 20 people. MORATELLI, Valmir
"Lula do cinema: 'Filme pega popularidade na imagem do presidente, não o contrário'"
''Último Segundo''. December 11, 2009. For ''Lula, o filho do Brasil'' Diaz auditioned for small parts such as a nurse and a unionized worker. Then, Tay Lopez, who was cast as Lula, announced that he was leaving for medical reasons. Diaz was then invited to do a screen test for the lead role. According to him, it was the scene of one of Lula's first speeches that landed him the lead role. OROSCO, Dolores

G1. January 1, 2010. He had to gain 22 pounds (10 kilograms) and grow a beard for the role. SOUZA, Ana Carloina
"Rui Ricardo Diaz, de 'Lula, o filho do Brasil', fala do presidente"
''Extra''. December 8, 2009.

Filmography

* 2010 – ''

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Dias, Rui Ricardo Brazilian male television actors 1978 births Living people Brazilian male film actors