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Alexandre Rodrigues

1983–

Brazil

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Alexandre Rodrigues (born May 21, 1983) is a Brazilian actor. He is best known for playing the part of Buscapé (Rocket), the narrator and protagonist in the 2002 Brazilian film City of God. In 2018, it was revealed that Rodrigues had started driving for Uber, which prompted discussions about economic mobility and equality of opportunity in Brazil.

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