Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he has Italian roots (through his father's family).His first Theater experience was at the age of 10 (in fourth grade).He was working as a model for the Fashion Industry in New York, Paris, and Milan. As an actor (his passion and vocation), he had already the privilege to work for legends as David Mamet (in "Red Belt"), and Franco Zeffirelli (opera "I Pagliaci").He was found dead on Christmas eve in Cascais, Portugal while filming a short movie called As Maltratadas (2009) (aka The Abused). Show less «