Biography
Who is Murilo Benício?
Early life and career beginnings
Murilo Benício Ribeiro was born in Niterói, Brazil. As a teenager he enjoyed surfing with friends on the beaches of Rio and Niterói before he began working as an actor. He has stated that Charlie Chaplin inspired him as a young boy to pursue acting. His favorite author is Miguel de Cervantes.
He began his television career in the early 1990s. His first television role was a recurring part as Fabrício in the telenovela Fera Ferida. Later in his career he also starred in the feature film The Man of the Year.
Breakthrough and television success
Murilo Benício achieved his major breakthrough with the critically acclaimed series O Clone, which aired from 2001 to 2002. Created by Glória Perez, the telenovela became a commercial success both in Brazil and abroad, establishing him as one of the leading actors of his generation.
Following this success, he appeared in a wide range of television projects. His subsequent telenovelas include Chocolate com Pimenta, América, Pé na Jaca, A Favorita, Ti Ti Ti, Avenida Brasil, and Geração Brasil. His work on television earned him several awards, such as the Prêmio Arte Qualidade Brasil, the Troféu Imprensa, the Prêmio Extra de Televisão, and the Prêmio Quem de Televisão.
Family and relationships
In 1996 he began a relationship with actress Alessandra Negrini. They moved in together and had a son named Pietro Antonelli, though the relationship ended in 1999. He later had relationships with other public figures, including actress Carolina Ferraz and actress Giovanna Antonelli, with whom he also had a child.
He later entered into relationships with actress Débora Falabella and author Manuela Dias. Throughout his personal life and career, he has remained a prominent figure in the Brazilian entertainment industry as both an actor and director.
Birthday and age
Murilo Benício was born on July 13, 1971, which makes Murilo 55 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Murilo shares the date with 49 other famous people.
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