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Born in Varginha, in the state of Minas Gerais, Petrônio Gontijo started his work in the theatre as an amateur when he was still a child. Later, he decided to study at Unicamp, where he got his degree in Scenic Arts. As he took his classes at the university, he continued to dedicate time to the theatre and participated in several plays in many stages of the city of São Paulo.

He began working with TV by chance, when director Luís Fernando Carvalho went to the university where he was studying to test some students. At that time, Petrônio was invited by him to participate in the end-of-the-year special for the country duet Chitãozinho & Xororó, to interpret a kind of “Hick Romeo” under the direction of Luís Fernando.

This show was a kickoff for his TV career. Right after this work, he got invited for a test at Globo TV and soon after that he was playing a main role in the soap opera Salomé, by Sérgio Marques, directed by Herval Rossano. Since then, he has played many characters on TV, in the movies and in the theatre.

Although his career is based on the stages, he confesses that he enjoys doing TV very much and he wishes to do more movies. Every time he is asked about his preference among the three medias, the actor is categorical and says that he prefers whatever moves him artistically, despite the media.

For Petrônio, the actor is a kind of “filter” of the character. “No one is irreplaceable, but no one will play the character like you. This particular way of playing the character is what I call “filter”. The character is catalyzed by the interpreter; hence the need for the actor to always improve this “filter”, that is himself”, he explains.

For him, his works in Algo em Comum, Acorda, Brasil, Vidas Cruzadas, Pátria Minha e Luz do Sol have due meaning in his career with countless awards, that serve as an incentive. “The awards represent the acceptance of the restless being that I am”, he celebrates.

Petrônio Gontijo

Curriculum

AWARDS

Indicated for the awards SHELL, APCA, APETESP in category ACTOR IN THEATER of São Paulo, received:

In 2004, Best Actor for the novel "YOUR EYES," award from City of São Paulo.
In 2001, MEDAL OF HONOR THE MERITS the movie "MEMORIES OF BRAS Postumia CUBAS," the Brazilian Academy of Art and History.
In 1989 received the award for Best Director, the show "The deceased" on Sesc Day of Theater, Festival of Theater University of Blumenau and Theater Festival, University of Tatuí.
In 1987, Best Actor for the play "something in common" by APCA (São Paulo Association of Art Critics).
In 1987, Best Actor for the novel "SIERRAS BLUE", the Brazilian Quality Award.

TELEVISION

"O MADEREIRO" - Telefilme, 2011

Inspired by the work of Aluíso de Azevedo
Direction: Moacyr Goes
Character: Julio Nobre

INSENSATO CORAÇÃO – TV GLOBO, 2011

Writer: Gilberto Braga e Ricardo Linhares.
Direction: Dennis Carvalho.
Character: Beto Fischer.

PODER PARALELO – REDE RECORD, 2009

Writer: Lauro César Muniz.
Direction: Ignácio Coqueiro.
Character: Rudi Castellamare.

OS MUTANTES – CAMINHOS DO CORAÇÃO – REDE RECORD, 2008

Writer: Tiago Santiago.
Direction: Alexandre Avancini.
Character: Fredo.

OS MUTANTES – CAMINHOS DO CORAÇÃO – REDE RECORD, 2008

Writer: Tiago Santiago.
Direction: Alexandre Avancini.
Character: Fredo.

CAMINHOS DO CORAÇÃO – REDE RECORD, 2008

Writer: Tiago Santiago.
Direction: Alexandre Avancini.
Character: Fredo.

LUZ DO SOL – REDE RECORD, 2007

Writer: Ana Maria Morethzon.
Direction: Ivan Zettel.
Character: Tom Vasconcelos.

ESSAS MULHERES – REDE RECORD, 2005

Based on the Work of José de Alencar.
Writer: Marcílio Moraes e Rosane Lima.
Direction: Flávio Colatrello.
Character: Dr. Torquato Ribeiro.

SEUS OLHOS - SBT, 2004

Based on the Work of Inês Rodena.
Writers: Pedroso, Noemi Marinho,
Marcos Lazarini e Aimar Labaki.
Direction: Henrique Martins.
Character: Vítor Meirelles.

PÍCARA SONHADORA - SBT, 2001

Writer: Abel de Santa Cruz.
Direction: Henrique Martins.
Character: Alfredo Rockfield.

VIDAS CRUZADAS - REDE RECORD, 2000

Writer: Marcos Lazarini.
Direction: Atílio Riccó.
Character: Zé.

SERRAS AZUIS - REDE RECORD, 1998

Based on the Work of Geraldo França de Lima.
Writer: Ana Maria Morethzon.
Direction: Nilton Travesso.
Character: Gaius Gutemberg Roldão.

OS OSSOS DO BARÃO - SBT, 1996

Based on the Work of Jorge Andrade.
Writer: Walter Jorge Durst.
Direction: Antônio Abujamra.
Character: Vicente.

RAZÃO DE VIVER - SBT, 1995

Writer: Analy Alvarez.
Direction: Nilton Travesso.
Character: Pedro.

PÁTRIA MINHA - REDE GLOBO, 1994

Writer: Gilberto Braga.
Direction: Dênnis Carvalho.
Character: Murilo Henrique de Ortiz Villela.

OLHO NO OLHO - REDE GLOBO, 1993

Writer: Antônio Calmon.
Direction: Ricardo Waddington.
Character: Marco Antônio.

SALOMÉ - REDE GLOBO, 1991

Based on the Work of Menotti del Picchia.
Writer: Sérgio Marques.
Direction: Herval Rossano.
Character: Duda.

MOVIES

FEATURE FILMS

BOLEIROS II, 2005

Script and Direction: Hugo Giorgetti.
Character: Rafael Bennitez.

MEMÓRIAS PÓSTUMAS… DE BRÁS CUBAS, 2001

Based on the Work of Machado de Assis.
Script and Direction: André Klotzel.
Character: Brás Cubas.

CRONICAMENTE INVIÁVEL, 2000

Script and Direction: Sergio Bianchi.

SHORT FILMS

TUDO QUE ELA VÊ, 2003

Script and Direction: Judite Belfer.
Character: Homen.

MUTANTE… – 2002

Script and Direction: Rubens Rewald.
Character: Pedro.

O FUSCA, 2002

Script and Direction: Flavio Frederico.
Character: Homen.

O PALCO, 1992

Script and Direction: Christian Saghaard.
Character: O músico.

THEATRER

PEQUENOS CRIMES CONJUGAIS, 2006

Writer: Eric Emmanuel Schmitt.
Direction: Marcio Aurelio.
Character: Gilberto.

ACORDA, BRASIL, 2006

Writer: Antonio Ermírio de Moraes.
Direction: José Possi Neto.
Character: Laerte.

O MISTÉRIO DO FANTASMA APAVORADO, 2004

Based on the Work of Oscar Wilde.
Writer: Walcyr Carrasco.
Direction: Eduardo Figueiredo.
Character: O Escritor.

K2, 2004

Writer: Patrick Meyers.
Direction: Celso Nunes.
Character: Harold.

TUDO DE MIM, 2003

Writer: Emílio Boechat e Petrônio Gontijo.
Direction: Abílio Tavares.
Character: Juliano.

DIA DAS MÃES, 2001

Writer: Jeff Baron.
Direction: Paulo Autran.
Character: Jonnathan.

ÚLTIMAS LUAS, 1999

Writer: Furio Bordon.
Direction: Jorge Takla.
Character: Filho.

CAIXA DOIS, 1997

Writer: Juca de Oliveira.
Direction: Fauzi Arap.
Character: Henrique.

ALGO EM COMUM, 1997

Writer: Harvey Fiersten.
Direction: Marcio Aurelio.
Character: Artur.

O PROFESSOR, 1996

Writer: Roberto Cossa.
Direction: Antonio Abujamra.
Character: O Aluno.

ABELARDO, HELOISA – 1995

Writer: Clara Góes.
Direction: Moacyr Góes.
Character: Pedro, o Venerável.

ROBERTO ZUCCO, 1995

Writer: Bernard Marie-Koltés.
Direction: Beatriz Azevedo.
Character: Roberto Zucco.

TERESA D´ÁVILA, 1993

Writer: Deonísio da Silva.
Direction: José Nelson.
Character: O Inquisidor.

MAIAKOWSKI E LILI BRICK, 1992

Script and Director: Beatriz Azevedo.
Character: Maiakówski.

DOIS PERDIDOS NUMA NOITE SUJA, 1992

Writer: Plínio Marcos.
Direction: Emílio Di Biasi.
Character: Tonho.

VEM... , SENTA AQUI AO MEU LADO E DEIXA O MUNDO GIRAR. JAMAIS SEREMOS TÃO JOVENS, 1991

Based on the Work of Tennessee Williams.
Direction: Marcio Aurelio.
Character: Homem.

O DEFUNTO, 1989

Writer: Rrenné O’Baldia.
Direction: Petrônio Gontijo.
Criação do grupo Produtos Notáveis.

DAMAS E CAVALEIROS, 1988

Texto, Direção e Concepção de cena: Produtos Notáveis.

DEIXA ESTAR, 1987

Writer: Paulo Vieira.
Direction: Adilson Barros.