Miguel Ângelo (actor)
Miguel Ângelo | |
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Miguel Ângelo in 2023 | |
| Born | Miguel Ângelo da Silva Cardoso February 16, 2011 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazil |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Miguel Ângelo da Silva Cardoso (born February 16, 2011) is a Brazilian child actor who gained prominence for his role as Romeu Monteiro in the telenovela A Infância de Romeu e Julieta, broadcast by SBT and Prime Video.[1]
Early Life
Miguel Ângelo was born in the Cidade de Deus neighborhood, a favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He moved to São Paulo with his mother, Vânia Regina da Silva, to pursue his acting career. He began his artistic journey at the age of three, participating in the Globo series O Caçador.[2]
Career
In 2018, Miguel Ângelo appeared in the short film O Nosso Legado, which was screened by the United Nations in New York City. He has also performed in theater productions such as The Wizard of Oz and Love as Revolution.[3]
In 2023, he gained national recognition by portraying Romeu Monteiro in the telenovela A Infância de Romeu e Julieta, inspired by William Shakespeare's work. The series, directed by Ricardo Mantoanelli and written by Íris Abravanel, is a partnership between SBT and Prime Video.[4]
Personal life
Miguel Ângelo is an advocate for representation in Brazilian drama. He serves as an inspiration for other children from peripheral communities, showing that it is possible to achieve dreams despite adversity.[5]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | A Infância de Romeu e Julieta | Romeu Monteiro | [6] |
Theater
| Title | Ref. |
|---|---|
| The Wizard of Oz | [7] |
| Love as Revolution |
References
- ^ "Miguel Ângelo - AdoroCinema". AdoroCinema. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ "Exclusive interview with actor Miguel Ângelo". Correio do Estado (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-08-08.
- ^ "Actor Miguel Ângelo inspires peripheral children". MG Produções (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024-05-01. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
- ^ "Miguel Ângelo celebrates starring in "A Infância de Romeu e Julieta"". CARAS (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ "Miguel Ângelo is a Romeu who came from Cidade de Deus". Correio Braziliense (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-08-17.
- ^ "Cast of A Infância de Romeu e Julieta". SBT (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-08-08.
- ^ "Miguel Ângelo". Elenco Digital (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-08-08.