Pêpê Rapazote
Biography
Pêpê Rapazote, born Pedro Rapazote and also known as Pedro Fernandes, is a Portuguese actor born in Lisbon, Portugal, on September 10, 1970. Before pursuing an acting career, he worked as an architect for some years. As a polyglot who speaks five languages including Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, and Italian, he divides his time between Europe, Latin America, and the United States. He is known for his work in television and film projects such as Narcos, Shameless, Operation Finale, Blood Ties, Amicci per la Pelle, Pai à Força, Queen of the South, Operación Marea Negra, La Reina del Sur, Sunset, and Conta-me Como Foi. With 48 known acting credits, he continues his career internationally across multiple regions and languages.
Career overview
Pêpê Rapazote, born Pedro Rapazote in Lisbon, Portugal, on September 10, 1970, is a Portuguese actor. Before pursuing a career in acting, he worked as an architect for some years. As a polyglot who speaks five languages, namely Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, and Italian, he is able to divide his time between Europe, Latin America, and the United States.
Throughout his career, he has accumulated numerous known credits in film and television. He is recognized for his work in various productions, including Narcos, Shameless, Operation Finale, Blood Ties, Amicci per la Pelle, and Pai à Força. His television and film credits also include appearances in Queen of the South, Operación Marea Negra, La Reina del Sur, Sunset, and Conta-me Como Foi.
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49 titles- Páginas da Vida (2026) as José «Zé» Ribeiro
- Lisbon Noir (2026) as Daniel
- Viana – The Legend of the Golden Hearts (2026)
- Favàritx (2025) as Simão Tavares
- Lulu (2025) as Mário
- Carnival Is Over (2025) as Delegado Torres
- Broken Promise (2024) as Luís Rocha
- Turn of the Tide (2023) as Uncle Joe
- Vai Correr Tudo Bem (2023) as Senior Manager
- Sounds of Codfish (2023) as (archive footage)
- Silent Cargo (2022) as Boza
- Pôr do Sol (2021) as Mestre Il Gran Raton
- Bem Me Quer (2020) as Henrique Trindade de Sousa
- Faithful (2020) as Father
- Narcos: Mexico (2018) as Chepe Santacruz
- Operation Finale (2018) as Carlos Fuldner
- The 90 Minute War (2016)
- Narcos (2015) as Chepe Santacruz Londoño
- The Portuguese Falcon (2015) as Jornalista TV
- Welcome to Beirais (2013) as Diogo Almada
- A Princesa (2012) as Henrique
- Shameless (2011) as Nando
- Maternidade (2011) as Estêvão
- Old Friends (2011) as Fernando
- O Último Tesouro (2011) as Pedro Rodrigues
- Naked City (2010) as Rodrigo Azevedo
- Alta Definição (2009) as Self
- Perfect Heart (2009) as Bento Viegas
- Father by Chance (2009) as Miguel
- Second Life (2009) as Rural Guard Officer
- Vila Faia (2008) as Henrique Gouveia
- O Dia do Regicídio (2008) as Penha Garcia
- Ainda Bem Que Apareceste (2008) as Elenco residente
- O Dia do Regicídio (2008) as Penha Garcia
- Jura (2006) as Fernando
- Camilo Em Sarilhos (2005) as Médico
- Camilo Em Sarilhos (2005)
- O Quadrado das Bermudas (2005) as Vários Papéis
- Fin de curso (2005) as Pepe
- Coração Malandro (2003) as Zézé Passarinho
- Um Estranho em Casa (2002) as Gonçalo
- Les Filles à papa (2001) as Marc Latour, frère de Pierre
- Cavaleiros De Água Doce (2001) as Tino
- Ajuste de Contas (2000) as Ricardo Gouveia
- Super Pai (2000) as Professor
- O Lampião da Estrela (2000) as Rodrigo
- Aniversário (2000) as Júlio
- Os Malucos do Riso (1995) as Vários Papéis
- She Was Staring and Saw Nothing
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Pêpê Rapazote best known for?
Pêpê Rapazote is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Páginas da Vida (2026), Broken Promise (2024), Narcos: Mexico (2018), Operation Finale (2018).
When and where was Pêpê Rapazote born?
Pêpê Rapazote was born on September 10, 1970 in Lisbon, Portugal.
How many credits does Pêpê Rapazote have?
Pêpê Rapazote has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1995 to 2026.
What is Pêpê Rapazote's background in cinema and television?
Pêpê Rapazote, born Pedro Rapazote and also known as Pedro Fernandes, is a Portuguese actor born in Lisbon, Portugal, on September 10, 1970. Before pursuing an acting career, he worked as an architect for some years. As a polyglot who speaks five languages including Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, and Italian, he...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Shameless (2011) as Nando — aged about 40
- Narcos (2015) as Chepe Santacruz Londoño — aged about 44
- Narcos: Mexico (2018) as Chepe Santacruz — aged about 47
- Alta Definição (2009) as Self — aged about 38
- Operation Finale (2018) as Carlos Fuldner — aged about 47
- Broken Promise (2024) as Luís Rocha — aged about 53
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