Biography
Who is Alexandre Frota?
Acting and Television Career
Alexandre Frota began his professional acting career working on various telenovelas for the Globo TV network and appearing in Brazilian films. His early television roles included characters in productions such as Livre para Voar, Roque Santeiro, and Sassaricando throughout the 1980s. He continued acting in the 1990s and 2000s, with credits including Malhação, Marisol, and the series Mandrake.
He gained significant public attention through participation in reality television programs. He appeared on the Brazilian show Casa dos Artistas alongside musician Supla. Later, he competed in the Portuguese version of the celebrity farm reality show, Quinta das Celebridades, where he finished in second place. He was also a participant in the military-themed reality show Primeira Companhia.
Pornographic Film Work
Between 2004 and 2008, Alexandre Frota appeared in a series of adult films for the studio Brasileirinhas. During this time, he performed alongside various actresses, including Bianca Soares and Chloe Jones. He also directed the 2004 production titled A Boneca da Casa, which served as a debut for Bianca Soares.
His adult film career concluded following the release of the parody film 00 Frota: O Homem da Pistola de Ouro. In a 2008 interview, he expressed regret regarding his involvement in the adult film industry, describing that specific career path as a significant personal mistake.
Political Involvement
Alexandre Frota became active in Brazilian politics, especially filing a petition for the impeachment of Dilma Rousseff in 2016. He was elected as a federal deputy for the state of São Paulo in the 2018 general elections while representing the Social Liberal Party. During his tenure, he was involved in debates surrounding pension reform and expressed support for the 2018 truck driver strike.
In August 2019, the Social Liberal Party expelled him following his public disagreements with President Jair Bolsonaro. Shortly after this departure, he joined the Brazilian Social Democracy Party at the invitation of João Doria, the Governor of São Paulo. He eventually announced a campaign for President of the Chamber of Deputies in 2021, though he ultimately resigned from the race.
Personal Life and Sports
Alexandre Frota has been a practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 1990. He participated in the Oscar de Jiu-Jitsu II tournament in 1998, where he secured a victory against actor André Segatti. In 2010, he also collaborated on a sports project in São Paulo intended to encourage children to engage in Jiu-Jitsu training.
Regarding his family life, he was married to actress Cláudia Raia from 1986 to 1989. He had a short marriage to Andréa Oliveira in 1995 and married fitness model Fabiana Rodrigues in 2011. He has a son named Mayã, born in 1998, from a previous relationship with Samantha Lima Gondim.
Birthday and age
Alexandre Frota was born on October 14, 1963, which makes Alexandre 63 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Alexandre shares the date with 46 other famous people.
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