Rômulo Arantes was a Brazilian actor known for his roles in “Planet of the Pantanal,” “Direito de Amar,” and “Blame It on Rio.” Born on June 12, 1957, in Rio de Janeiro, he made a mark in television and film until his tragic death in a plane crash on June 10, 2000.
Personal and Family Life
Rômulo Arantes was married to Valéria Gianini Bianco until his death. He also had a previous marriage to Adriana Junqueira Schmidt, with whom he had two children. His son, Romulo Arantes Neto, has followed in his father’s footsteps into the acting world. Adriana is now married to Otavio Muller.
Death and Legacy
Rômulo Arantes passed away on June 10, 2000, in Maripá de Minas, Brazil, due to a plane crash. His sudden death left a void in the Brazilian entertainment scene, and he is remembered for his contributions to film and television. His legacy continues through his work and through his son, who carries on the family tradition in acting.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Hell Hunters | 1988-02-15 | Tonio |
| Blame It on Rio | 1984-02-17 | Diego |
| Leila Diniz | 1987-11-01 | Toquinho |
| Pantanal | 1990-03-27 | Levi |
| Sassaricando | 1987-11-09 | Adonis da Silva |
| Quatro por Quatro | 1994-10-24 | Pedro Pereira (Pedrão) |
| Sex Appeal | 1993-06-01 | Maurício Leite Quental (Mauricinho) |
| A Gata Comeu | 1985-04-15 | Lupércio |
| Brilhante | 1981-09-28 | Osmar |
| Perigosas Peruas | 1992-02-10 | Otávio Leitão Della Chiesa (Téio) |
| Direito de Amar | 1987-02-16 | Manuel Barbosa Júnior (Nelo) |
| Corpo a Corpo | 1984-11-26 | Self |