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Mateus Solano Schenker Carneiro da Cunha (born 20 March 1981) is a Brazilian actor.

Key Information

He is best known for his performances in Brazilian telenovelas, television series and films. After his debut in Brazilian entertainment industry, Solano has featured in more than a dozen of telenovelas. In telenovelas, he is known for his roles in Viver a Vida, Gabriela, Amor à Vida, among others. He has received several accolades as well as nominations such as Melhores do Ano, Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards (Brazilian version), Troféu Imprensa, among others. In 2013, he played the role of Félix Khoury in the critically acclaimed telenovela Amor à Vida.

Biography

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Mateus was born in Brasília, capital of Brazil. By early adolescence, he was already working in small services. Seeking his personal independence and investing in his acting career, he moved to Washington, D.C. alone and then to Lisbon, Portugal. After some time, he returned to live with his mother in Rio de Janeiro. He holds a degree in performing arts from the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro.

He is the cousin of the Brazilian actresses Juliana Carneiro da Cunha and Gabriela Carneiro da Cunha.

Career

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Solano's career began in 2003 at the age of 22 where he appeared in one of the episodes of Linha Direta. In 2004, he co-starred in Um Só Coração, a television miniseries where he played Gustavo Gomes. In 2005, he appeared in Glória Perez's series A Diarista. In 2007, Solano made a special appearance in Paraíso Tropical. In 2009, he played twins; Miguel[1] and Jorge[2] in Viver a Vida.[3] The telenovela starred Taís Araújo, José Mayer, Alinne Moraes, Bárbara Paz, Lília Cabral. In 2012, he played as one of the leading roles in Gabriela,[4] portraying Mundinho Falcão.[5] In 2013, he, played the leading man for a conniving, evil and resentful Félix Khoury[6] in Amor à Vida.[7] The telenovela earned him several accolades due to his great performance in it. In 2016, he played José Maria Rubião in Liberdade, Liberdade.[8]

Personal life

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In 2008, he married actress Paula Braun. On 18 October 2010, the couple's first daughter, Flora, was born. On 1 May 2015, the couple's second child, Benjamin, was born.[9]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2004 O Primeiro Grito Short film
2008

Linha de Passe

Marcelo
Maridos, Amantes e Pisantes Amante Short film
Alice Sergio Short film
2009 Vida de Balconista Mateus
2011 A Novela das 8 João Paulo
2014 Confia em Mim Caio
O Menino no Espelho Domingos
2016 Em Nome da Lei Vitor
2017 Os 8 Magníficos Himself
2018 Maybe a Love Story Virgílio
Loveling Paçoca
2019 B.O. Himself
Tito and the Birds Alaor Souza Brazilian Dubbing
Cadeia Alimentar Jorge Short film
2020 The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run King Poseidon Brazilian Dubbing

Television

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Year Title Role / Function Notes Ref.
2003 Linha Direta Stuart Angel Jones Episode: "O Caso Zuzu Angel" [10]
2005 A Diarista Paulão Episode: "Nete, a Feia" [10]
2006 Sob Nova Direção Pedro Paulo Capeletti Episode: "Sexo, Mentiras e Internet" [10]
JK Júlio Soares [11]
A Diarista Bruno Borges Episode: "Aquele da Copa" [10]
Malhação Carlos Episode: "August 18" [12]
2007 Paraíso Tropical André Jaime Episodes: "March 29–April 2" [13]
Pé na Jaca Ari Episode: "May 26–28" [14]
Sítio do Picapau Amarelo Pop Man Episode: "O Anjinho da Asa Quebrada" [10]
Sob Nova Direção Elzimar Episode: "Uma Babá Nada Perfeita" [10]
2008–10 Mateus, o Balconista Mateus Aguiar [15]
2008 Faça Sua História Toby Crane

Cléber Augusto

Episode: "A Estrela do Irajá"

Episode: "A Vingadora Capixaba"

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Casos e Acasos Gilson Episode: "O Trote, o Filho e o For" [10]
2009 Maysa: Quando Fala o Coração Ronaldo Bôscoli [16]
Viver a Vida Miguel Guimarães Machado [17]
Jorge Guimarães Machado [17]
2011 Morde & Assopra Ícaro Sampaio [18]
A Mulher Invisível Frederico "Fred" Martins Episode: "December 6th" [19]
2012 As Brasileiras Heitor Episode: "A Vidente de Diamantina" [20]
Gabriela Raimundo Falcão "Mundinho" [21]
2013 Amor à Vida Félix Rodriguez Khoury [22]
2015–21 Escolinha do Professor Raimundo Zé Bonitinho[23] [24]
Félix Rodriguez Khoury Season 6
2016; 18–19 Tá no Ar: a TV na TV Himself[25][26] Episode: "March 1" Episode: "January 23" Episode: "February 12th" [27]
2016 Liberdade, Liberdade José Maria Loredano Rubião "Rubião" [28]
2017 Pega Pega Eric Ribeiro[29] [30]
2019 A Dona do Pedaço Josiel Dourado[31] Episode: "November 22" [31]
2020 Os Casais que Amamos Himself Episode: "Félix & Nico"
2021 Detetives do Prédio Azul Bruxo Alejandro Urze [32]
Quanto Mais Vida, Melhor! Guilherme Monteiro Bragança [33]
2023 The Masked Singer Brasil Juror Season 3 [34]
2023 Elas por Elas Jonas Santos [35]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Title of Work Result Source(s)
2010 Festival de Cinema de Maringá Vida de Balconista Best Actor Won [36]
Melhores do Ano Best Male Revelation Viver a Vida Won [37]
Meus Prêmios Nick Favorite Actor Won [38]
Troféu Imprensa Revelation of Year Won [39]
Prêmio Contigo! de TV Best Actor Won [40]
Best Male Revelation
Maysa: Quando Fala o Coração
 Nominated [40]
2013 Meus Prêmios Nick Favorite Actor Amor à Vida Won [41]
Prêmio Extra de Televisão Best Actor Won [42]
Troféu APCA Best Actor Won [43]
Prêmio Quem de Televisão Best Actor Won [44]
Melhores do Ano Best Actor Won [45]
2014 Troféu Imprensa Best Actor Won [46]
Troféu Internet Best Actor Won [citation needed]
Prêmio Contigo! de TV Best Actor Won [47]

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Mateus Solano is a Brazilian actor known for his versatile and acclaimed performances in telenovelas, particularly his breakthrough role as the complex villain-turned-redeemed character Félix in Amor à Vida (2013), which marked a significant moment for LGBTQ+ representation on Brazilian television. Born on March 20, 1981, in Brasília, Distrito Federal, he grew up partly in Rio de Janeiro, Washington, D.C., and Lisbon due to his father's diplomatic career, before pursuing formal training in theater at O Tablado and graduating in Performing Arts from UNIRIO. Solano began his career in theater in the late 1990s and made his television debut in 2003 with an episode of Linha Direta Justiça. He gained early recognition for roles such as the twins Miguel and Jorge in Viver a Vida (2009) and composer Ronaldo Bôscoli in the miniseries Maysa: Quando Fala o Coração (2009), before achieving widespread fame with Félix in Amor à Vida, a performance that earned him multiple awards and critical praise for its depth and social impact. Subsequent notable telenovela roles include Mundinho Falcão in Gabriela (2012), the villain Rubião in Liberdade, Liberdade (2016), protagonist Eric in Pega Pega (2017), and Guilherme in Quanto Mais Vida, Melhor! (2021). Beyond television, Solano has appeared in films such as Linha de Passe (2008), Benzinho (2018), and Talvez uma História de Amor (2018), and maintains an active presence in theater with credits including Hamlet (2009). He has also taken on comedic roles, such as Zé Bonitinho in the revival of Escolinha do Professor Raimundo (2015 onward). Solano was married to actress and screenwriter Paula Braun from 2008 until their separation in 2025, with whom he has two children, and resides in Rio de Janeiro.

Early life

Background and education

Mateus Solano Schenker Carneiro da Cunha was born on March 20, 1981, in Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil. He is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. Due to his father's diplomatic career, he spent part of his childhood in Washington and Lisbon, where he learned English as a child. Following his parents' separation, he moved to Rio de Janeiro at age four. He studied theater at O Tablado and graduated in Performing Arts from the Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO).

Career

Theater

Solano has maintained a dedicated presence in Brazilian theater throughout his career, viewing the stage as a foundational and enduring passion that complements his work in other media. He debuted as an actor in the play A Aurora da Minha Vida by Naum Alves de Souza at the Teatro Gláucio Gil in 1996. Subsequent professional engagements include productions such as Tango, Bolero e Chá-chá-chá and A Babá, among others that marked his early development as a stage performer. One of his most recognized theater achievements came with O Mistério de Irma Vap, where he shared the Best Actor in a Play award with Luís Miranda at the 7th Prêmio Bibi Ferreira in 2019. The shared victory highlighted their performances in the acclaimed production, which received multiple nominations and celebrated excellence in Brazilian musical and theatrical stages. In recent years, Solano premiered his first monologue, O Figurante, directed by longtime collaborator Miguel Thiré, in which he portrays a seasoned background actor questioning his place in audiovisual narratives and society through mime and a minimalist set. The piece, which has toured extensively across Brazil, underscores his ongoing commitment to challenging and introspective stage work. Earlier notable credits include Selfie in 2016, also with Thiré, and Do Tamanho do Mundo in 2019 alongside Paula Braun.

Television

Mateus Solano made his television debut in 2003 with an episode of Linha Direta Justiça. He gained recognition for roles in subsequent years, including in the miniseries Maysa: Quando Fala o Coração (2009) as Ronaldo Bôscoli. He appeared in the Rede Globo telenovela Viver a Vida (2009-2010), playing the twins Miguel and Jorge Guimarães Machado. He continued with roles such as Mundinho Falcão in the 2012 adaptation of Gabriela. His breakthrough came with the role of Félix Khoury in Amor à Vida (2013-2014), where he portrayed a complex gay character who became one of the most discussed figures in Brazilian television for his layered portrayal as a villainous yet sympathetic doctor. The performance received widespread critical acclaim for its depth and contribution to LGBTQ+ representation on prime-time television, marking a significant moment in Brazilian soap opera history by addressing themes of sexuality and identity in a mainstream format. Solano later starred in Liberdade, Liberdade (2016), playing the villainous José Maria Rubião amid the historical setting of the Brazilian Empire. He followed this with the lead role of Eric Ribeiro in Pega Pega (2017-2018), a comedic character who was a charming thief central to the telenovela's plot. These roles solidified his versatility across dramatic and lighter genres within Brazilian television.

Film

Mateus Solano has appeared in Brazilian films spanning the 2000s and 2010s, complementing his extensive television work with roles in both live-action and animated projects. He appeared in Linha de Passe (2008). In 2018, Solano played Paçoca in Loveling (Benzinho), a drama directed by Gustavo Pizzi. That same year, he provided the voice for Alaor Souza in the animated film Tito and the Birds, directed by Gabriel Bitar, André Catoto, and Gustavo Ribeiro. Also in 2018, he portrayed Virgílio in Maybe a Love Story (Talvez uma História de Amor), a romantic comedy directed by Rodrigo Bittencourt. Additionally, Solano appeared in Em Nome da Lei. These roles highlighted his ability to navigate varied genres, from family-oriented animation to dramatic and comedic narratives in Brazilian cinema.

Personal life

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