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André Mattos, Now filming for AfroReggae Audiovisual/Disney ¨Na Linha de Fogo/Core and recently in Globoplay/AfroReggae Audiovisual O Jogo que Mudou a História, Amazon Prime ¨Último Ano Inesquecível - Verão¨ and Amazon Prime ¨DOM¨ (Seasons 1, 2) is one of Brazil's most beloved actors of theater, television and film. Mattos won the Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival 2019 award for Best Actor in a supporting role for " Veneza" and nominated " once again" for best actor in a supporting role for " 492" in Rio International Film Festival 2017. Mattos was destined for the stage having been born to Emílio and Zélia de Mattos, theater actors on their own right. With hundreds of plays under his belt it was inevitable that Mattos would become a household name in Brazil starring in notable comedy series O Quinto dos Infernos and Senhora do Destino. However, it would be his scene stealing portrayal of Fortunato in Elite Squad: The Enemy Within, for which he won the Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro for Best Supporting Actor. This would catch the attention of Hollywood and director José Padilha who would invite Mattos to participate in the first season of NARCOS (Escobar story). Mattos can be seen in PÉLE for producer Brian Grazer. Humor is his strong point. He took part in Chico Anysio's group, a legendary Brazilian comedian. - André does not strive. God gave me this ability, within the ability to act. It may even be genetic. "My father, Emílio de Mattos, was an excellent comedian." Emilio, who died in 1973, founded the Tablado Theater, in Rio, with Maria Clara Machado. André also performs as a dubbing actor. It's André's the voice of Fender, character in "Robots", a Disney Studios' animation. He studied with Ruy Guerra at Gama Filho Film University in Rio,Brazil. Appeared in 20 films, 53 stage performances and more than 17 soap operas and TV series. Acting professionally in theater, television and film since 1984, he studied in North Yorkshire at ARTTS INTERNATIONAL - Advanced Residential Theater and Television Skilcentre, England, in the fields of TV, Cinema and Theater. Starred in the hype of the ¨Páginas Amarelas¨ lists a co-production of the JVA and Walt Disney Productions. Theater Professor at the Acting School TABLADO of Maria Clara Machado. Founder and Director of Fazenda da Arte Artistic Productions Ltda. Received the trophy Super Cap Gold - The Brazilian's Oscar, awarded to those who stood out in various sectors and activities (TV, film and theater). In 2014, he won the Best Actor Award for supporting role at the Brazil II International Film Festival. Winner of the Cinema Brazil Quality Award 2003 for best supporting actor. Winner of the Brazil Quality Award 2001 in the category Revelation of TV humor. Received the Best Actor awards from the Natal Film Festival and the actor prize revelation in Fescine 100 - 100 Years Film Festival when it was directed by Murilo Salles. In Theater, acted in "Girl and the Wind ¨ Classic stage play of Maria Clara Machado to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Teatro Tablado, having earned a nomination for Best Actor of 2012. Won the Coca - Cola Award - Best Actor in 1998 and nominated for The English Culture Theater Award in the category of Best Actor. Nominated for best theater actor award in 1996 and 1998. Nominated for Best Producer Award in 1998 for the show "Em Cantos" - produced by his production company - this spectacle had 20 award nominations in Rio de Janeiro receiving 6 awards In the same year. In 1999 he received 7 award nominations with his show "Gulliver's Travels". In 2003 he was nominated for best actor to play "Pluft, the Little Ghost". Production Director for the Roberto Marinho Foundation, Coca-Cola Industries Ltda. and Rio de Janeiro Municipal Secretary of Culture. 
* IMDb Mini Biography By: Fazenda da Arte Productions


Awards

André Mattos

Cinema Brazil Grand Prize

Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival

Prêmio Qualidade, Brazil

Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival, US

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