Diogo Vilela

Actor · Born October 28, 1957 (68) · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Diogo Vilela, stage name of José Carlos Monteiro de Barros (Rio de Janeiro, October 28, 1957), is a Brazilian actor and comedian. Vilela gained recognition for his performances in comedy programs and theater, which made him very popular in the country. He has won several awards, including two Prêmios APCA, three Prêmios Shell, and a Prêmio Mambembe, as well as receiving nominations for four Prêmios Qualidade Brasil.

Biography from TMDB.

Born: October 28, 1957 (68)
From: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Works as: Actor
Titles: 4 on MovieCove · 65 credits in all
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Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 38% in 30 days

What are Diogo Vilela's films like?

Across a limited sample of 3 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Power and Bonds.

Themes

share of theme weight

Power

37%

Bonds

28%

Self

18%

Survival

18%

Moods and endings

endings shown from 5 titles

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful

Absurd

Tense

Warm

Dread

Other

How their films linger

Fun2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Diogo Vilela's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 2 of their 4 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, on Prime Video (2).

Prime Video2 titles, browse their movies on this service

Subscription and free streaming for Diogo Vilela's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

65 credits, 4 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

The Rogue's Trial (TV Series) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)
Show 1 episode · as Eurico (uncredited)
A Dog's Will 2(2024)
as Eurico (archive footage)
Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films
Body By Beth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)
Show 10 episodes · as Ri-Man
Não Tem Volta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)
as Rogério
Dois em Cena: Encontro de Gerações (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)
Show 1 episode · Actor
Eleita(2022)
Show 7 episodes · as Netinho Júnior
Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all shows
Detetives do Prédio Azul 2: O Mistério Italiano (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
as Máximo
Tudo Acaba Em Festa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
as Pai de Vlad
Incidente em Antares - O Filme (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
as João Paz
Prata da Casa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)
Show 14 episodes · as Maurício Ribeiro
Zorra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
Show 1 episode · Actor
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: O Pagador de Promessas - O Filme (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
as Lula
O Dentista Mascarado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
Show 12 episodes · as Investigador Miller
Pé na Cova (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
Show 38 episodes · as Dr. Zóltan Davidson de Jesus
That Kiss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
Show 155 episodes · as Felizardo Barbosa
A Guerra dos Rocha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
as Marcos Vinícius Rocha
Toma Lá, Dá Cá (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)
Show 91 episodes · as Arnaldo Moreira
Irma Vap: O Retorno (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)
as Antônio Albuquerque
O Coronel e o Lobisomem (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
as Ponciano de Azeredo Furtado
O Pequeno Alquimista (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
Show 4 episodes · as Trimegistus
Caramuru: The Invention of Brazil(2001)
as Heitor
Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films
As Filhas da Mãe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
Show 125 episodes · as Webster Pereira
Os Normais (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
Show 7 episodes · as Aldo
A Grande Família (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
Show 2 episodes · as Wesley Sousa (Remela)
Brava Gente (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)
Show 1 episode · as Arioswaldo · as Epidauro · as Taóca
A Dog's Will(2000)
as Eurico
Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films
A Invenção do Brasil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)
Show 3 episodes · as Fulgêncio
Making of O Auto da Compadecida (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)
Actor
Mild Poison (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
Show 209 episodes · as Uálber José da Silva Cañedo (Uálber Cañedo)
O Auto da Compadecida (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
Show 4 episodes · as Eurico
For All - O Trampolim da Vitória (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
Actor
Once Upon a Time... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
Show 161 episodes · as Frei Chicão
Miramar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
as Pai
Salsa e Merengue (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)
Show 185 episodes · as Caio Graco Leão
Incidente em Antares (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)
Show 12 episodes · as João Paz
Four Lives, Four Loves (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)
Show 233 episodes · as Fortunato
Quatro Por Quatro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)
as Fortunato Bonaventura
Suburbano Coração (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)
as Alfredinho
A Comédia da Vida Privada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)
Show 22 episodes · Actor
O Santo que Não Acreditava em Deus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
as Taoca
Deus Nos Acuda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
Show 179 episodes · as Danilo Ferreira
Oswaldianas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
Actor
Rainha da Sucata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
Show 3 episodes · Actor
O Grande Mentecapto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
as Geraldo Viramundo
TV Pirata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
Show 34 episodes · as Vários
Sassaricando (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
Show 185 episodes · as Leonardo Raposo (Leozinho / Raposão)
Leila Diniz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
as Luiz Carlos Lacerda
Novo Amor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Show 60 episodes · as Fernão
Rock Estrela (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Roque
Areias Escaldantes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Vinicius Kish
O Tempo e o Vento (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Show 26 episodes · as Florêncio Terra (jovem)
A Espera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Actor
Viver a Vida (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
Show 52 episodes · as Geraldo
Marquesa de Santos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Tenente Moraes
Marquesa de Santos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
Show 52 episodes · as Tenente Moraes
Bete Balanço (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Paulinho
Padre Cícero (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
Show 20 episodes · as Gildo
Guerra dos Sexos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
Show 185 episodes · as Carlos Henrique Leone (Kico)
Telerromance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)
Show 20 episodes · as Técio
Coração Alado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)
Show 185 episodes · as Gerson Alencar
O Bem-Amado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)
Show 7 episodes · as Cabo #2
Cabocla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)
Show 170 episodes · as Onofre
Memórias de Amor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)
Show 78 episodes · as Rômulo
Gina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)
Show 89 episodes · as Afonso
O Semideus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)
Show 221 episodes · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 91^st percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 65 titles from 1973 to 2026; peak year 2000.

Biggest box office

A Dog's Will (2000)

$6.3M worldwide

Highest rated

A Dog's Will (2000)

Midcredits 99^th

Film career

19732026

Peak 2000 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

1984Screen debut· Bete Balanço
2005First top-billed film· O Coronel e o Lobisomem

By role

only this rolewith another role

Acting65 of 65

By decade

1970s4 · acting1980s18 · acting1990s15 · acting2000s13 · acting2010s9 · acting2020s6 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 20% of 5 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

Who does Diogo Vilela work with?

People who share at least 2 of Diogo Vilela's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Guel Arraes shares the most, 2.