Ivo Müller


Ivo Müller, also known as Ivo Müller Junior, is a Brazilian film, television and stage actor and producer born in Santa Catarina. Müller started his career in short films and school theater, and appeared in the 2012 film Tabu.

Life and career

He was born in the southern city of Florianópolis, Santa Catarina on December 6, 1977. At the age of 15, he received a scholarship to an exchange student program in the US. His first acting lessons were taken during this experience abroad, when he went to learn English and wound up discovering himself as an actor.
He has captured the attention of critics and audiences, both abroad and in his own country, as the only Brazilian actor cast for one of the main roles in the European co-production Tabu, by director Miguel Gomes. The feature film won several prizes, including a Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2012.

Filmography

Film

Television

Stage

YearTitleRoleTheatreNotes
Huis Closfrom Jean Paul Sartre
Twelve Angry Menfrom Reginald Rose directed by Eduardo Tolentino de Araújo - 2010 APCA Prize - best play
Letters to a Young Poetfrom the works of Rainer Maria Rilke, adapted and directed by Ivo Müller
The Widowsby Arthur Azevedo, directed by Eduardo Tolentino and Sandra Corveloni/Grupo Tapa
Amargo Sicilianofrom the works of Luigi Pirandello, directed by Eduardo Tolentino de Araújo and Sandra Corveloni
Camaradagemfrom August Strindberg, directed by Eduardo Tolentino de Araújo
Hecubafrom Euripides, directed by Esther Goés

Awards and nominations

Film