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Rodrigo Junqueira dos Reis Santoro, pron. IPA: [xo'dɾigu ÊÅ©'kejÉ¾É dus 'xejs sÉÍ'tÉru], (born August 22, 1975) is a Brazilian actor.
<p>His first major role in a cinema production would come in 2001, with Bicho de Sete Cabeças (Brainstorm) by Brazilian director LaÃs Bodansky. At the time, he was under heavy criticism for his role in a Brazilian soap and was even booed at the first showing of the film at the 2000 BrasÃlia Brazilian Cinema Festival. By the end of the film, he received a standing ovation from the audience and critics praised his portrayal of a young man who is sent to a psychiatric clinic by his father after being caught smoking marijuana. He also went on to win the festival's best actor trophy.
<p>After Bicho, his reputation as an actor had been solidified and he was cast as the male lead in the much-praised Abril Despedaçado (Behind the Sun), one of the nominees for best foreign film in the 2002 Golden Globe Awards.
<p>He had another critically acclaimed performance in the 2003
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