Christian Malheiros (born 14 August 1999) is a Brazilian actor. He is known for his award-winning performance in the 2018 drama film Sócrates, which was praised by critics and earned him a nomination for Best Male Lead at the 34th Independent Spirit Awards.[1]
Christian Malheiros | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 August 1999 Santos, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Career edit
Malheiros started his career in theater at nine years old.[2]
He made his feature film debut as a teenager in the 2018 drama film Sócrates, for which he was nominated for Best Male Lead at the 34th Independent Spirit Awards.[1] The film traces the story of Sócrates, a black 15-year-old teenager from Santos, in the coast of São Paulo, as he has to overcome extreme poverty, the death of his mother, and homophobia.[3][4] The film received critical acclaim after being released on the international film festival circuit. It was shortlisted for Brazil's official entry for the Academy Award for Best International Feature.[5][6][7]
Critics praised his performance in Sócrates. Writing for The Hollywood Reporter, critic Frank Scheck called his performance "stunning."[8] In Variety, critic Dennis Harvey wrote "Malheiros’ terrific turn makes this protagonist credibly tough by necessity, and mature beyond his years."[9] In The Los Angeles Times wrote that Malheiros' "facial gestures oscillate between stoicism and crushing wails."[10] The New York Times wrote that "his charm and energy draw us immediately to his side."[11]
In 2019, Malheiros began starring as Nando in the Brazilian crime teen drama streaming television series Sintonia, created and directed by Kondzilla, which premiered on Netflix on August 9, 2019.[12][13] The series received positive reviews.[14] In 2020, invited by Luiz Päetow, he starred as Angel in the Brazilian film Transmission, which premiered on September 20, 2020.[15]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Sócrates | Sócrates | Alexandre Moratto |
| 2020 | Transmission | Angel | Luiz Päetow |
| 2021 | 7 Prisoners | Mateus | Alexandre Moratto |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–present | Sintonia | Luiz Fernando "Nando" Silva | Main role |
| 2021 | Sessão de Terapia | Tony | Main role (season 5) |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 34th Independent Spirit Awards | Best Male Lead | Sócrates | Nominated | |
| 2018 | International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg | Best Actor | Won | ||
| 2018 | Festival MixBrasil de Cultura da Diversidade | Best Actor | Won |
References edit
- ^ a b Erbland, Kate (16 November 2018). "2019 Independent Spirit Awards Nominees: 'Eighth Grade' & 'We the Animals' Lead". IndieWire. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ "All you need to know about upcoming Brazilian Netflix series 'Sintonia'". meaww.com. Retrieved 2021-04-19.
- ^ "'Socrates' Filmmaker Alexandre Moratto on the Making of His Award-Winning Debut". Film Independent. 2019-08-12. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
- ^ André Júnior. "Diretor de comenta criação do filme: "A maior tragédia no mundo é a falta de amor"" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-11-09.
- ^ "News". Socrates. Archived from the original on 2019-08-12. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
- ^ AdoroCinema. "Qual filme deveria representar o Brasil no Oscar 2020? (Opinião)". AdoroCinema (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-08-13.
- ^ AdoroCinema. "Sócrates: Drama brasileiro que disputa vaga no Oscar 2020 ganha trailer (Exclusivo)". AdoroCinema (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-11-08.
- ^ "'Socrates': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
- ^ Harvey, Dennis (2019-07-03). "Film Review: 'Socrates'". Variety. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
- ^ "Review: 'Socrates' reveals the struggle of a gay teen in the slums of Brazil". Los Angeles Times. 2019-08-08. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
- ^ Catsoulis, Jeannette (2019-08-15). "'Socrates' Review: Surviving on the Streets of São Paulo". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
- ^ "Netflix, KondZilla, Losbragas Team for 'Sintonia'". Variety. March 12, 2018.
- ^ "Sintonia | Netflix Official Site". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 2019-07-16.
- ^ Keller, Joel (August 9, 2019). "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Sintonia' On Netflix, Where Three Friends From São Paulo's Favelas Rely On Each Other And Listen To Lots Of Funk". Decider. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
- ^ "Transmission". uol. Archived from the original on 2021-05-14. Retrieved 2021-05-12.