Matheus Nachtergaele Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Matheus Nachtergaele (born 3 January 1969) is a Brazilian actor and director. He has starred in numerous Brazilian films, being well known appearance in 1997 film Four Days in September and the 2002 film City of God. He has twice won the Best Actor award in the Grande Prêmio do Cinema Brasileiro, for his roles in Midnight (1998) in 2000 and O Auto da Compadecida (2000) in 2001. He also won the Best Actor award for Mango Yellow at XIII Cine Ceará in 2003. In 2008, he made his directorial debut with The Dead Girl's Feast.
After being rejected by Antunes Filho, at age 18, he moved to Belgium and lived with his cousin. During one year he worked as a crooner in night clubs of Bruxelles (during weekdays) and in Paris (in weekends). Every week he made a one hour trip by TGV, the French high speed train.
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During one year he studied theater in São Paulo under the renowned director Antunes Filho. Before the opening of a play, Antunes considered him "not ready yet", which made him depressed.
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Lost his mother as a young child and went to live with his Belgian grandparents at a small farm in Atibaia, São Paulo, where he grew up. His grandfather, also a cabinet-maker, used to sing opera while working.
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He has a Brazilian-Belgian heritage.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
O Nome da Morte
2017
post-production
Luciano
Zama
2017
post-production
Má Adolescência
announced
Sem Nome
Big Jato
2016
Mãe Só Há Uma
2016
Matheus
Zé do Caixão
2015
TV Mini-Series
José Mojica Marins
Quando Parei De Me Preocupar Com Canalhas
2015
Short
João Carlos
Trinta
2014
Joãosinho Trinta
Sangue Azul
2014
Gaetan
Doce de Mãe
2014
TV Series
Fernando de Souza
Serra Pelada
2013
Coronel Carvalho
Saramandaia
2013
TV Series
Seu Encolheu
Doce de Mãe
2012
TV Movie
Fernando de Souza
O Inventor de Sonhos
2012
A Febre do Rato
2011
Pazinho
Cordel Encantado
2011
TV Series
Miguezim
S.O.S. Emergência
2010
TV Series
Sete Quedas
O Bem Amado
2010
Dirceu Borboleta
Ó Paí, Ó
2008-2009
TV Series
Queixão
Decamerão, a Comédia do Sexo
2009
TV Series
Tofano
La virgen negra
2008
Joao Pinto
Birdwatchers
2008
Dimas
Queridos Amigos
2008
TV Mini-Series
Tito
Os Amadores
2005-2007
TV Series
Jaime
Amazônia: De Galvez a Chico Mendes
2007
TV Mini-Series
Faustino (2007)
Baixio das Bestas
2006
Everardo
Journey to the End of the Night
2006
Nazda
A Concepção
2005
X
América
2005
TV Series
Carreirinha
Tapete Vermelho
2005
Quinzinho
Crime Delicado
2005
Actor in play 'woyzeck o brasileiro'
O Curupira
2005
Short
Narrator
Árido Movie
2005
Salustiano
Da Cor do Pecado
2004
TV Series
Helinho
Nina
2004
Pintor / Painter #2
Narradores de Javé
2003
Souza (as Matheus Nachetergaele)
Amarelo Manga
2002
Dunga
Eclipse
2002/I
City of God
2002
Sandro Cenoura - Carrot
Pastores da Noite
2002
TV Mini-Series
Curió
Bufo & Spallanzani
2001
Agenor
Os Maias
2001
TV Mini-Series
Teodorico 'Raposão'
Brava Gente
2000
TV Series
O Auto da Compadecida
2000
João Grilo
Você Decide
2000
TV Series
Arinelson
A Muralha
2000
TV Mini-Series
Padre Miguel
Castle Ra-Tim-Bum
1999
Rato
Gêmeas
1999
O Enfermeiro
1999
TV Movie
Procópio
O Auto da Compadecida
1999
TV Mini-Series
Joao Grilo
Kenoma
1998
Pedro
Midnight
1998
Francisco
Hilda Furacão
1998
TV Series
Cintura Fina
Central Station
1998
Isaías
Anahy de las Misiones
1997
A Comédia da Vida Privada
1997
TV Series
Andrew
Four Days in September
1997
Jonas
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
A Festa da Menina Morta
2008
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
A Festa da Menina Morta
2008
story and screenplay
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
A Festa da Menina Morta
2008
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
A Concepção
2005
associate producer
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Doce de Mãe
2012
TV Movie performer: "Juízo Final" - uncredited
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
O Papel da Vida
2013
TV Series documentary
Himself
Domingão do Faustão
2012
TV Series
Himself
Fantástico
2009
TV Series documentary
Various / Himself
500 Almas
2004
Documentary
SexualidadeS
2003
Documentary short
Onde a Terra Acaba
2002
Documentary
Narrator (voice)
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2015
Candango Trophy
Brazilia Festival of Brazilian Cinema
Best Actor (Melhor Ator)
Big Jato (2016)
2015
Golden Kikito
Gramado Film Festival
Short Film Competiton 35mm - Best Actor (Curta Metragem em 35mm - Melhor Ator)
Quando Parei De Me Preocupar Com Canalhas (2015)
2011
Audience Award
Prêmio Contigo Cinema, Brazil
Best Supporting Actor (Melhor Ator Coadjuvante)
O Bem Amado (2010)
2010
ACIE Award
ACIE Awards, Brazil
Best Director (Melhor Diretor)
A Festa da Menina Morta (2008)
2010
APCA Trophy
São Paulo Association of Art Critics Awards
Best Film (Melhor Filme de Ficção)
A Festa da Menina Morta (2008)
2009
LABRFF Award
Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival, US
Best Screenplay
A Festa da Menina Morta (2008)
2009
Special Jury Award
Natal Film & Video Festival
Tapete Vermelho (2005)
2008
Silver Hugo
Chicago International Film Festival
Best New Director
A Festa da Menina Morta (2008)
2008
Gold Hugo
Chicago International Film Festival
New Directors Competition
A Festa da Menina Morta (2008)
2008
Audience Award
Gramado Film Festival
A Festa da Menina Morta (2008)
2008
Golden Kikito
Gramado Film Festival
Best Music (Melhor Trilha Sonora)
A Festa da Menina Morta (2008)
2008
Kikito Critics Prize
Gramado Film Festival
A Festa da Menina Morta (2008)
2008
Special Jury Award
Gramado Film Festival
A Festa da Menina Morta (2008)
2008
Première Brazil
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Best Director
A Festa da Menina Morta (2008)
2007
Critics Award
SESC Film Festival, Brazil
Best Actor (Melhor Ator)
Tapete Vermelho (2005)
2007
Audience Award
SESC Film Festival, Brazil
Best Actor (Melhor Ator)
Tapete Vermelho (2005)
2007
APCA Trophy
São Paulo Association of Art Critics Awards
Best Actor (Melhor Ator)
Tapete Vermelho (2005)
2006
Crystal Lens
Miami Brazilian Film Festival
Best Actor (Melhor Ator)
Tapete Vermelho (2005)
2006
Prêmio Qualidade
Prêmio Qualidade, Brazil
Best Actor (Melhor Ator)
Tapete Vermelho (2005)
2006
Calunga Trophy
Recife Cine PE Audiovisual Festival
Best Actor (Melhor Ator)
Tapete Vermelho (2005)
2005
Prêmio Qualidade
Prêmio Qualidade, Brazil
Television: Best Supporting Actor (Televisão: Melhor Ator Coadjuvante - São Paulo)
América (2005)
2003
Feature Film Trophy
Cine Ceará - National Cinema Festival
Best Actor
Amarelo Manga (2002)
2002
Best Actor
Havana Film Festival
Cidade de Deus (2002)
2002
Prêmio Qualidade
Prêmio Qualidade, Brazil
Best Supporting Actor (Melhor Ator Coadjuvante - Rio de Janeiro)
Cidade de Deus (2002)
2001
Cinema Brazil Grand Prize
Cinema Brazil Grand Prize
Best Actor (Melhor Ator)
O Auto da Compadecida (2000)
2001
Paoa
Viña del Mar Film Festival
Best Actor
O Auto da Compadecida (2000)
2000
Cinema Brazil Grand Prize
Cinema Brazil Grand Prize
Best Actor (Melhor Ator)
O Primeiro Dia (1998)
2000
APCA Trophy
São Paulo Association of Art Critics Awards
Television: Best Actor (Televisão: Melhor Ator)
O Auto da Compadecida (1999)
1999
APCA Trophy
São Paulo Association of Art Critics Awards
Television: Most Promising Newcomer - Male (Televisão: Melhor Revelação Masculina)
Hilda Furacão (1998)
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2015
Cinema Brazil Grand Prize
Cinema Brazil Grand Prize
Best Actor (Melhor Ator)
Trinta (2014)
2014
Cinema Brazil Grand Prize
Cinema Brazil Grand Prize
Best Supporting Actor (Melhor Ator Coadjuvante)
Serra Pelada (2013)
2011
Jury Award
Prêmio Contigo Cinema, Brazil
Best Supporting Actor (Melhor Ator Coadjuvante)
O Bem Amado (2010)
2011
Prêmio Qualidade
Prêmio Qualidade, Brazil
Television: Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries (Televisão: Melhor Ator Coadjuvante de Minissérie)
O Bem Amado (2010)
2010
ACIE Award
ACIE Awards, Brazil
Best Film (Melhor Filme)
A Festa da Menina Morta (2008)
2010
ACIE Award
ACIE Awards, Brazil
Best Screenplay (Melhor Roteiro)
A Festa da Menina Morta (2008)
2010
Cinema Brazil Grand Prize
Cinema Brazil Grand Prize
Best Screenplay, Original (Melhor Roteiro Original)
A Festa da Menina Morta (2008)
2009
Jury Award
Prêmio Contigo Cinema, Brazil
Best Supporting Actor (Melhor Ator Coadjuvante)
BirdWatchers - La terra degli uomini rossi (2008)
2009
Prêmio Qualidade
Prêmio Qualidade, Brazil
Television: Best Actor in a Miniseries (Televisão: Melhor Ator de Minissérie)
Decamerão, a Comédia do Sexo (2009)
2009
Nueva Vision Award
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
A Festa da Menina Morta (2008)
2008
Un Certain Regard Award
Cannes Film Festival
A Festa da Menina Morta (2008)
2008
Golden Camera
Cannes Film Festival
A Festa da Menina Morta (2008)
2008
Cinema Brazil Grand Prize
Cinema Brazil Grand Prize
Best Actor (Melhor Ator)
Baixio das Bestas (2006)
2008
Prêmio Qualidade
Prêmio Qualidade, Brazil
Television: Best Supporting Actor (Televisão: Melhor Ator Coadjuvante)
Queridos Amigos (2008)
2007
ACIE Award
ACIE Awards, Brazil
Best Actor (Melhor Ator)
Tapete Vermelho (2005)
2007
Jury Award
Prêmio Contigo Cinema, Brazil
Best Actor (Melhor Ator)
Tapete Vermelho (2005)
2006
Contigo
Prêmio Contigo, Brazil
Best Supporting Actor (Melhor Ator Coadjuvante)
América (2005)
2005
Extra Award
Extra Television Awards, Brazil
Best Actor (Melhor Ator)
América (2005)
2005
Contigo
Prêmio Contigo, Brazil
Best Supporting Actor (Melhor Ator Coadjuvante)
Da Cor do Pecado (2004)
2005
Prêmio Qualidade
Prêmio Qualidade, Brazil
Television: Best Supporting Actor (Televisão: Melhor Ator Coadjuvante - Rio de Janeiro)
$1.7 Million
