Wagner Moura
Definition
Wagner Moura is a renowned Brazilian actor, filmmaker, director, and musician, widely recognized for his intense performances in films and television.
He gained international fame for portraying Captain Nascimento in the Elite Squad (Tropa de Elite) film series and Pablo Escobar in the Netflix series Narcos.
In 2025, he won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor for his role in The Secret Agent.
Examples
Wagner Moura arrasou como Pablo Escobar em Narcos, deixando todo mundo com medo de barbudos colombianos.
Wagner Moura slayed as Pablo Escobar in Narcos, leaving everyone scared of Colombian bearded guys.
Depois de Tropa de Elite, culpo Wagner Moura por eu gritar 'caveira!' toda vez que vejo polícia.
After Elite Squad, I blame Wagner Moura for me yelling 'skull!' every time I see police.
Wagner Moura ganhou Cannes com O Agente Secreto e agora o mundo sabe que brasileiros são mestres do disfarce.
Wagner Moura won Cannes with The Secret Agent and now the world knows Brazilians are masters of disguise.
Com o sotaque irresistível de Wagner Moura, até ler o roteiro em inglês vira performance premiada.
With Wagner Moura's irresistible accent, even reading the script in English becomes an award-winning performance.