Wagner Moura

June 27, 1976 — Rodelas, Bahia, Brazil

Wagner Maniçoba de Moura (born June 27, 1976) is a Brazilian actor, director and musician. Critically considered one of the protagonists of current Brazilian cinema. He is internationally recognized for the role of Pablo Escobar in the TV series Narcos and Nationally known for the role of Captain Nascimento in the movie Elite Squad and Elite Squad: The Enemy Within. He started doing theater in Salvador, where he worked with renowned directors, such as Fernando Guerreiro and Celso Júnior, and soon had some participation in films. In 2003, he starred in Deus é Brasileiro and O Caminho das Nuvens, besides having a prominent role in Carandiru, which propelled him to the main scene of Brazilian cinema. He continued starring in national feature films. In 2007, he was the antagonist of the soap opera Paraíso Tropical, being praised for his performance by both the public and critics.