Antônio Benício Siblings: Get to Know Betina and Pietro Antonelli Benício

Antônio Benício is a Brazilian actor born on December 16, 1996, in São Paulo, Brazil, to renowned actors Murilo Benício and Alessandra Negrini.

Growing up in a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry, he was exposed to the world of acting from a young age, often accompanying his parents to theater productions and sets during his childhood.

This early immersion likely influenced his decision to pursue a career in the performing arts, marking him as part of a new generation of talent in Brazilian cinema and television.

Siblings

Antônio comes from a blended family and has two half-siblings from his parents’ subsequent relationships.

His half-brother, Pietro Antonelli Benício, was born in 2005 to his father, Murilo Benício, and actress Giovanna Antonelli, with whom Murilo shared a relationship after his marriage to Alessandra Negrini.

On his mother’s side, Antônio has a half-sister named Betina, born in 2003 to Alessandra Negrini and singer Otto, during their marriage which lasted from 2001 to 2008.

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Career

Antônio embarked on his professional acting journey in 2018 with his debut in the Brazilian miniseries “If I Close My Eyes Now,” a project that introduced him to audiences and showcased his potential as a performer.

The following year, he landed a significant role in the popular telenovela “A Mother’s Love,” where he portrayed Vinícius Camargo, a character that allowed him to share the screen with his father, Murilo Benício, adding a personal layer to the production.

After a period away from telenovelas, Antônio returned to the spotlight in 2024 with a role in the Netflix Original film “Outlaw” (titled “Bandida: A Número Um” in Portuguese), playing Feliciano in a story set amid the crime-ridden favelas of Rio de Janeiro, further establishing him in feature films.

Accolades

As a relatively new entrant in the acting scene, Benício has yet to accumulate a extensive list of formal awards, but his performances have garnered positive attention and praise from critics and viewers alike.

His work in “A Mother’s Love” earned him notable recognition for holding his own alongside seasoned actors, including his father, and contributed to the show’s success in portraying complex family themes.

In “Outlaw,” his portrayal has been highlighted in discussions of the film’s exploration of social issues, positioning him as an emerging talent with potential for future honors in Brazilian cinema and television.