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• Brazilian actor Rodrigo Santoro stars in the fourth season of the ABC drama Lost. He has also appeared in the English language films Love Actually, Charlie's Angels Full Throttle and Redbelt. Santoro began his career in Brazilian television starring in the programs Depois do Escuro, Abril Despedacado and Depois do Escuro.

  Santoro is rumored to be dating actress Natalie Portman. In Touch Weekly, as well as sources close to the couple say the two have been quietly dating since the beginning of 2009.Just Jared: Natalie Portman and Rodrigo Santoro... (February 24, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Birth name: Rodrigo Junqueira dos Reis Santoro
  2. Born: August 22, 1975
  3. Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  4. Debut TV show: Olho no Olho (1993)
  5. February 2009: Rumored to be dating actress Natalie Portman
  6. Studied Journalism at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro in 1993
  7. Became a member of Rede Globo's Actor's Workshop
  8. Was booed during the first showing of his film Bicho de Sete Cabeças (Brainstorm) at the Brasília Brazilian Cinema Festival in 2000
  9. He received a standing ovation at the end of the film
  10. Was nominated for an MTV Movie Award for Best Villain for his work as "Persian emperor Xerxes I" in 300
  11. Santoro was the first Brazilian actor to be nominated for an MTV Movie Award
  12. The award ultimately went to veteran actor Jack Nicholson for his work in the film The Departed

• Notable Roles

  • Lady Di in Carandiru (2003)
  • Karl in Love Actually (2003)
  • Xerxes in 300 (2006)
  • Paolo in Lost (2006-2007)

• Quotes

  "I love both the sun and the moon, day and night. But I enjoy the day the most because I live in Rio and I can play sports."

  "In Brazil, when I step out the door, I see paparazzi on the street waiting. In Brazil, everywhere I go people come up to me. I'm always stopping to have my photo taken or give autographs."TV.com: Rodrigo Santoro Trivia

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