★ HOW OLD IS DOUGLAS SILVA?
Douglas Silva is 37 years old, born September 27, 1988 in BR · Libra.
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About
Douglas Silva became an international breakout at 15 playing Dadinho in City of God, the 2002 Brazilian crime epic that launched him into acting legend. Born September 27, 1988, in Brazil, Silva won Best Actor at the Havana International Festival for the role and later anchored the spin-off City of Men as Acerola, becoming the first Brazilian actor nominated for an International Emmy in his category. A Libra with Life Path 8, Silva balances acting and songwriting across both screen and stage.
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Biography
Douglas Silva's breakthrough came at age 15 when he played Dadinho (also called Li'l Dice) in City of God, the 2002 Brazilian action film that catapulted him to international recognition. He earned a Grande Otelo nomination for Best Supporting Actor and took home Best Actor at the Havana International Festival. The role cemented him as a generational talent in Brazilian cinema.
Silva extended his success into television between 2002 and 2005, starring as Acerola in the TV Globo series Cidade dos Homens. His performance was transformative enough to earn him an International Emmy nomination—a first for any Brazilian actor in his category. The series proved so successful that a 2007 film adaptation was produced, and Silva later revived Acerola for seasons five and six of the series in 2017 and 2018 respectively.
Born September 27, 1988, in Brazil, Silva is a Libra with a Life Path 8, numerologically aligned with authority and material mastery. As an actor and screenwriter, he navigates both performance and storytelling, disciplines that require distinct creative muscles. His career spans nearly two decades of Brazilian and international productions, making him one of the country's most recognized exports in global cinema.
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Trivia
- Silva was only 15 years old when nominated for a Grande Otelo for Best Supporting Actor for his debut role as Dadinho in City of God.
- He became the first Brazilian actor to receive an International Emmy nomination for Best Actor, earned for his performance in the TV series Cidade dos Homens.
- Silva revived his signature character Acerola in City of Men 12 years after the original series ended, reprising the role for new seasons in 2017 and 2018.
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Numerology
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The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Douglas Silva extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
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Frequently asked
- How old is Douglas Silva?
- Douglas Silva is 37 years old (born September 27, 1988).
- When is Douglas Silva's birthday?
- Douglas Silva was born on September 27, 1988.
- What is Douglas Silva's zodiac sign?
- Douglas Silva is a Libra, born September 27, 1988.
- What is Douglas Silva's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Douglas Silva was born in 1988, the year of the Earth Dragon.
- Where is Douglas Silva from?
- Douglas Silva is from BR.
- What does Douglas Silva do?
- Douglas Silva is a writer.
- Is Douglas Silva still alive?
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