Age | 53 |
Birthday | 13 July, 1971 |
Birthplace | Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Height | 5' 9¼" (176 cm) |
Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Nationality | Brazilian |
Occupation | Actor |
Claim to Fame | Lucas / Leo in El Clone; Leonardo in Por amor, Tufão in "Avenida Brasil ("Brazil Avenue"). |
Murilo Benício Ribeiro (born 13 July 1971) is a Brazilian actor. He is perhaps most famous for his roles in the telenovelas: O Clone, América, A Favorita and Avenida Brasil. In the early 1990s, he began his career in the telenovela Fera Ferida, in a recurring role portraying Fabrício. Benicío's major breakthrough role was in the critically acclaimed telenovela O Clone that aired between 2001 and 2002, gaining international recognition with her then, co-star Giovanna Antonelli and the show's creator Glória Perez.