Rui Ricardo Diaz (born December 9, 1978Profile at AdoroCinema) is a Brazilian actor. He is best known for his role as President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from ages 18 to 35 in Fábio Barreto's Lula, o filho do Brasil.
Career Diaz was born in Santa Maria do Suaçuí, Minas Gerais. He acted in small roles in São Paulo theatrical productions since he was 16 years old, and graduated in theater from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo. CAMPBELL, Ullisses. "Ator que faz o papel de Lula no filme dirigido pelo cineasta Fábio Barreto sonha com novos projetos". Correio Braziliense. January 1, 2010. Before he landed the lead role in Lula, o filho do Brasil, Diaz performed to an average audience of 20 people. MORATELLI, Valmir. "Lula do cinema: 'Filme pega popularidade na imagem do presidente, não o contrário'". Último Segundo. December 11, 2009.
For Lula, o filho do Brasil Diaz auditioned for small parts such as a nurse and a unionized worker. Then, Tay Lopez, who was cast as Lula, announced that he was leaving for medical reasons. Diaz was then invited to do a screen test for the lead role. According to him, it was the scene of one of Lula's first speeches that landed him the lead role. OROSCO, Dolores. "‘Olhos marejados’ do presidente inspiraram protagonista de ‘Lula’". G1. January 1, 2010. He had to gain 22 pounds (10 kilograms) and grow a beard for the role. SOUZA, Ana Carloina. "Rui Ricardo Diaz, de 'Lula, o filho do Brasil', fala do presidente". Extra. December 8, 2009.
Filmography 2010 – Lula, o filho do Brasil 2025 – Anaconda
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