Diogo Vilela

Acting

Diogo Vilela

Born 1957-10-28 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Diogo Vilela, stage name of José Carlos Monteiro de Barros (Rio de Janeiro, October 28, 1957), is a Brazilian actor and comedian. Vilela gained recognition for his performances in comedy programs and theater, which made him very popular in the country. He has won several awards, including two Prêmios APCA, three Prêmios Shell, and a Prêmio Mambembe, as well as receiving nominations for four Prêmios Qualidade Brasil.

Acting credits

A Dog's Will poster
8.4

The lively João Grilo and the sly Chicó are poor guys living in the hinterland who cheat a bunch of people in a small town in Northeastern Brazil. When they die, they have to be judged by Christ, the Devil and the Virgin Mary before they are admitted to paradise.

A Dog's Will

2000

Rock Estrela poster
6.0

Classical music student arrives from Buenos Aires to live with his rocker cousin in Rio De Janeiro. Between parties full of rock and roll, he has to decide between his childhood girlfriend, now a respectful businesswoman, and the volleyball player Vera.

Rock Estrela

1986

Miramar poster
6.2

Story with some autobiographical touches taken from director's life.

Miramar

1997

The Rogue's Trial poster
6.6

After 20 years missing, João Grilo returns to Taperoá to join his old friend Chicó and, after his story of resurrection spreads, he is disputed as an electoral candidate by the two most powerful politicians in the city.

The Rogue's Trial

2024

Suburbano Coração poster
NR

Lovemar is a dreamy seamstress longing for her first true love, captivated by the voice of radio star Rogério Roberts.

Suburbano Coração

1994

Quatro Por Quatro poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Quatro Por Quatro

1994

Oswaldianas poster
9.0

Collective film with five segments around the works and life of brazilian writer Oswald de Andrade.

Oswaldianas

1992

Irma Vap: O Retorno poster
6.9

After many flops, theatrical producer decides to stage a former hit, "O Mistério de Irma Vap". But he is going to face many problems to find the right actors and get the necessary permissions.

Irma Vap: O Retorno

2006

O Grande Mentecapto poster
6.5

Geraldo Viramundo is a nice guy with absurd ideas. Viramundo becomes a priest, politician, soldier, and revolutionary in his quest for freedom and justice. A wanderer and playful character, he travels through various cities in search of his beloved Marília. He sees the world through the eyes of the underprivileged, and it is with prostitutes, beggars, and the insane that he embarks on a great march to the Palace of Liberty in Belo Horizonte, where the seat of the state government is located.

O Grande Mentecapto

1989

For All - O Trampolim da Vitória poster
5.6

1943, World War II. The northeastern coast of Brazil is an strategic region for the Allies. Giancarlo, an Italian immigrant married to a Brazilian woman, lives nearby the Parnamirin Field, the largest military base built by the USA outside of their territory. In this new base, Brazilian recruits who speak English suddenly find themselves reaching privileged positions.

For All - O Trampolim da Vitória

1998

Bete Balanço poster
6.0

A small town girl, who's an aspiring singer, tries to make a living out of music in the big city of Rio de Janeiro.

Bete Balanço

1984

A Guerra dos Rocha poster
5.3

Clumsy old lady Dina Rocha lives with her son Marcelo. After a series of incidents at home, she moves to her house in Santa Teresa. She meets her friend Nonô and she pays a visit to her old friend. Her sons do not know where she is and they go to the hospitals and morgues. Coincidently there is the body of an old lady smashed by a truck and they believe that she is their mother. Meanwhile two smalltime thieves break in Nonô's house and keep the two old ladies locked in the bathroom. During the funeral of Dina Rocha, the dysfunctional families have a quarrel disputing their heritage.

A Guerra dos Rocha

2008

Caramuru: Brazil Reinvented poster
6.4

Diogo Álvares, a Portuguese map illustrator, reaches the Brazilian coast, after his caravel sinks. He is saved by the Indian chief Itaparica and his two daughters, Paraguaçu and Moema. They call him Caramuru and together they engage in a happy love triangle. But the chance to return to Portugal arises, and it is clear this amoral arrangement cannot last.

Caramuru: Brazil Reinvented

2001

Marquesa de Santos poster
7.5

The story of Domitila de Castro Canto e Melo, the Marquise of Santos, the most famous of the mistresses of Dom Pedro I, Emperor of Brazil.

Marquesa de Santos

1984

O Coronel e o Lobisomem poster
5.5

Colonel Furtado struggles to keep his lands, the Sobradinho Farm, and win the heart of his cousin Esmeraldina. In the process, he fights big beasts, experiences the taste of a bohemian life in town, fends usurers and thieves off, and uses all his cunning to get rid of haunting entities. His rival is the man he was brought up with, Pernambuco Nogueira, a werewolf.

O Coronel e o Lobisomem

2005

Leila Diniz poster
5.7

The life of Brazilian actress Leila Diniz.

Leila Diniz

1987

Incidente em Antares - O Filme poster
6.6

Film adaptation of the TV Show in 1994, based on the novel of the same name by Érico Veríssimo. During a general strike in the city of Antares, gravediggers refuse to carry out burials, to increase pressure on employers. During the night, however, the dead claim the right to be buried.

Incidente em Antares - O Filme

2018

Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: O Pagador de Promessas - O Filme poster
6.0

Adaptation of the series shown in 1988. The humble farmer Zé do Burro makes a promise to Santa Bárbara to save his donkey Nicolau from death. The payment is to carry a heavy cross from the interior of Bahia to a church in Salvador. When you reach the steps of the church, with injured shoulders, you have to deal with the incomprehension of a conservative priest.

Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: O Pagador de Promessas - O Filme

2015

Detetives do Prédio Azul 2: O Mistério Italiano poster
7.6

During Expo-Bruxas, the largest wizard fair in the world, Pippo, Bento and Sol travel to Italy to investigate the disappearance of the sorceress Berenice, who was kidnapped by the wizards Máximo and Mínima Buongusto. With teamwork and the help of Pippo's grandmother, they will try to solve this mystery.

Detetives do Prédio Azul 2: O Mistério Italiano

2018

A Espera poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

A Espera

1985

Tudo Acaba Em Festa poster
5.5

Vlad is one of the employees in the Human Resources department at his company. As the end of the year approaches, he becomes responsible for organizing the "firm party", an end-of-year party to boost the morale of the staff, deeply shaken by a series of layoffs. Determined to prove himself to his ex-girlfriend, he accepts the challenge. Everything starts well, but things end up getting out of Vlad's control, who will have to do everything possible and impossible to solve all the problems and make the party work.

Tudo Acaba Em Festa

2018

Making of O Auto da Compadecida poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Making of O Auto da Compadecida

2000

Areias Escaldantes poster
6.0

In the near future, in the country of Kali, a group of young terrorists carry out robberies, kidnappings and murders under the orders of a mysterious big boss known as "Entity" and are pursued by the pompous and inefficient Special Police.

Areias Escaldantes

1985

Não Tem Volta poster
5.7

Henrique can't get over his breakup from Gabriela and, even a year later, he's so devastated that he can't get excited about anything or anyone else. To put an end to his suffering, he decides to take his own life, but as he doesn't have the courage, he hires a company of hitmen who have just one rule: Once signed and paid for, there is no turning back. However, after signing the contract, Henrique and Gabriela cross paths by chance and she discovers that she wants to get back together. Desperate to find out who will be his executioner, Henrique becomes involved in a path full of tense and miraculous situations in order to save himself and finally be with the woman he loves.

Não Tem Volta

2023