Biography

Award-winning actor and director, Paulo Leão was born in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) in 1962, where he began working as an actor since 11 years old. At age 17, he received his first award in a short film. Some of his films as an actor are: Policarpo Quaresma-Herói do Brasil; O Enfermeiro; 'Happy Birthday'; 'Good Night'; Um Só Coração; Juba & Lula; Cambalacho; Vereda Tropical. As director his recent films are: ; Nas Estrelas (clipe), 'Happy Birthday' (short film); 'I Miss You' (short film); Por Que Você Veio Morar Aqui? (documentary). 'Happy Birthday' (short) has been selected over 60 international cine festivals around the world, and it was awarded as: Best Director (North American Film Festival 2016); Best Film (Headline International Film Festival 2016); Great Talent (Cinema Of The World - CWIFF 2023); Honorable Mention (WideScreen Film & Music Video Festival 2024); Best Experimental Film (Black & White Film Festival 2024); Best Cinematography (Festival for Trailers Monthly 2025); Honorable Mention (Films That Move 2025); Best Short Film (Festival for Drama Film & Screenplay Festival 2026), etc. I Miss You was awarded as Achievement Award (International Open Film Festival 2016).
- IMDb mini biography by: Paulo Leão