
Acting
Jun 19, 1938
Laranjal Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil
Antônio Petrin
Acting
Biography
Antônio Petrin (Laranjal Paulista, June 20, 1938) is a Brazilian actor.
Feature Films (32)

The true story of the boy who became famous when he was cast for the main part on the Brazilian film Pixote: A Lei do Mais Fraco (1981). After the film was over, he tried to work as an actor on other projects, with little success. As time went by, he got involved with crime.
Who Killed Pixote?

Yuda, a Chinese immigrant, and his adopted son Kirin, who he saved being eaten by a tiger in the jungle, stand at the head of a massive pirated goods operation that brings in both money and influence. But their empire is crumbling, as corrupt politicians and rival gangs seek to end their power in the city. Yuda is soon got arrested and his dedicated son tries his best to save not just the family business, but his father's reputation.
Plastic City

Two stories chronicle the days of the bohemian, libertine youth of 1960s Rio de Janeiro.
The Good Times Are Here: Let It All Hang Out

Roberto, divorced with a failing business, his son Itay, a spoiled child that snubs his father and despises soccer, and the grandfather Samuel, an enthusiastic soccer fan that recently found out he doesn’t have much time to live, depart spontaneously to the World Cup Games in Brazil- their former homeland. Their unplanned trip turns into an emotional journey that changes all of them forever.
Back to Maracanã

Bondomil, a quiet little town, becomes famous because in its main square there's a tree with strange fruits, with the format of the male sex organ, supposed to be an aphrodisiac for women. Soon the population grows wild, and tourists gather around it.
A Árvore dos Sexos

Chico is tired of the relationship and his wife Nena's complaints. After spending 15 years together Chico has zero corauge to ask for a divorce. He decides to follow his friend's advice and hire a lover for his wife, in hopes that she gets involved with him and ends their marriage.
A Boyfriend for My Wife

Dório faces the end of a life full of errors and regrets, Marco only lives to see where life will lead him to, Almeida wants to take justice into his own hands. They all meet in an unique kind of moment, «the right moment».
O Momento Certo

Free adaptation of Machado de Assis's short story "Pai Contra Mãe", having some of Nireu Cavalcanti's 18th Century chronicles as inspiration, the film traces parallels between life in during the slavery period and in modern Brazil.
What Is It Worth?

The story of two radically different men thrown together in a Latin American prison cell. One is Valentin, a journalist being tortured for his political beliefs. The other is Molina, a gay window-dresser who fills their lonely nights by spinning romantic fantasies drawn from memories of old movies.
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Television & Series (38)

O Direito de Nascer is a Brazilian telenovela produced by JPO Produções and broadcast by SBT from May 21 to October 2, 2001. Based on the Cuban radio serial El Derecho de Nacer (1940), written by Félix B. Caignet, it was adapted by Aziz Bajur, with collaboration from Jayme Camargo and Alcione Carvalho. Directed by Roberto Talma and José Paulo Vallone, the telenovela stars Guilhermina Guinle, João Vitti, Dhu Moraes, Jorge Pontual, Ana Cecília Costa, Luiz Guilherme, Elaine Cristina, and Esther Góes. Set in Havana at the beginning of the 20th century, the story follows Maria Helena, a young woman who becomes pregnant after being abandoned by her fiancé. Afraid of her powerful father's reaction, she gives birth in secret and entrusts her son to the maid Dolores. Raised away from his family, Alberto grows up to become a doctor, unaware of his true origins. Years later, the revelation of his past brings conflicts, forgiveness, and the chance for reconciliation.
O Direito de Nascer

Revelação is a Brazilian telenovela produced and broadcast by SBT from December 8, 2008, to June 15, 2009. Created by Íris Abravanel, with collaboration from Rita Valente, Grace Iwashita, Raphael Baumgardt, Caio Britto, Carlos Marques, Gustavo Braga, and Fany Lima, with text supervision by Yves Dumont and direction by Jacques Lagoa and Annamaria Dias, the telenovela stars Tainá Müller, Sérgio Abreu, Thaís Pacholek, Marcelo Saback, Erom Cordeiro, Flávio Galvão, Renata Zhaneta, and Talita Castro. The story follows Victória Castro and Lucas Nogueira, two young people who fall in love while living in Portugal. After returning to Brazil, their relationship is threatened by secrets, family conflicts, revenge, ambition, and the power struggles of the influential Montenegro family. As hidden truths from the past emerge, Victória and Lucas must fight against betrayal and obstacles to protect their love and discover the real motivations of those around them.
Revelação

Alice is a 26-year old woman, who moves to São Paulo after her father's unexpected death. In this intense and eclectic city, she starts to live life to the fullest, discover pleasures, chalk up successes and fearlessly face her failures.












