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.
Career Malheiros started his career in theater at nine years old.
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. 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. 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.
Critics praised his performance in Sócrates. Writing for The Hollywood Reporter, critic Frank Scheck called his performance "stunning." In Variety, critic Dennis Harvey wrote "Malheiros’ terrific turn makes this protagonist credibly tough by necessity, and mature beyond his years." In The Los Angeles Times wrote that Malheiros' "facial gestures oscillate between stoicism and crushing wails." The New York Times wrote that "his charm and energy draw us immediately to his side."
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. The series received positive reviews. In 2020, invited by Luiz Päetow, he starred as Angel in the Brazilian film Transmission, which premiered on September 20, 2020.
Filmography
Film YearTitle RoleNotes2015LimboLucasShort film2018SócratesSócrates20217 PrisonersMateus2023A Última FestaNathan2024BiônicosGustavo "Gus" Silva O Combinado Não Sai CaroManíaco do ParqueBetoO Velho FuscaJeffNinguém Sai Vivo DaquiEduardo
Television AnoTítuloPapelNotas2019–2025SintoniaLuiz Fernando "Nando" Silva 2021Sessão de TerapiaAntônio "Tony" Carrara 2021Os AusentesThomas Rodrigues2021ColôniaEduardo de Almeida Episode: "O Hospital Colônia"2024Ponto FinalJonathan "Jota"Episode: "Tô no Ponto"SennaMaurinhoAqueles DiasBaby de Andrade
Stage YearTitleRole 2018Fedra20187 Leituras, 7 Autores, 7 Diretores2018ÈGBÉ2019O Amor às Avessas
Awards and nominations +YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef201934th Independent Spirit AwardsBest Male LeadSócrates2018International Filmfestival Mannheim-HeidelbergBest Actor2018Festival MixBrasil de Cultura da DiversidadeBest Actor
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