Gabriel Leone Biography: Tv Shows, Age, Height, Ethnicity, Parents, Net Worth, Movies

Gabriel Leone Coutinho Miranda Frota, professionally known as Gabriel Leone, is an actor and musician who gained international recognition for portraying legendary Formula One driver Ayrton Senna in the Netflix biographical miniseries Senna.

He first rose to prominence in Brazil through his performance as Guilherme Lovatelli in the acclaimed telenovela Hidden Truths (Verdades Secretas), establishing himself as one of the country’s leading young dramatic actors.

Beyond his television success, he has expanded onto the global stage with notable performances in Michael Mann’s Ferrari and Kleber Mendonça Filho’s The Secret Agent, earning widespread recognition in both Brazilian and international cinema.

Gabriel Leone
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Gabriel Leone Coutinho Miranda Frota
Stage Name:	Gabriel Leone
Born:	July 21, 1993 (age 32 years old)
Place of Birth:	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nationality:	Brazilian
Ethnicity:	Brazilian
Height:	5 feet 10 inches
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Luís Frota, Márcia Helena
Siblings:	Lucas Frota
Relationship:	Engaged
Occupation:	Actor, musician
Net Worth:	$3 million dollars

Early Life and Education

Born on July 21, 1993, Gabriel Leone Coutinho Miranda Frota is 33 years old.

He was raised in the Barra da Tijuca neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro alongside his younger brother, Lucas Frota.

His parents, Luís Frota and Márcia Helena, encouraged his creative interests from an early age, allowing him to develop a passion for storytelling, theatre, and cinema while growing up in a Christian household.

He completed his primary and secondary education in Rio de Janeiro before discovering his interest in acting as a teenager.

Rather than pursuing a conventional university degree, he dedicated himself to professional acting workshops and theatre training, laying the foundation for his career in television and film.

Personal Life

Gabriel Leone has been in a long-term relationship with Brazilian actress Carla Salle since 2016.

After several years together, the couple announced their engagement in 2023 and have continued to maintain a private relationship away from the spotlight. They do not have any children.

Despite his growing international fame, Leone keeps his personal life largely out of the public eye. He continues to live in Rio de Janeiro and is known for maintaining a low-profile lifestyle while focusing on his acting career.

Career

Gabriel Leone began his acting career in theatre before making his television debut in Young Hearts (Malhação) in 2013.

His breakthrough arrived two years later when he portrayed Guilherme Lovatelli in the award-winning telenovela Hidden Truths (Verdades Secretas). This performance established him as one of Brazil’s most promising young actors.

He went on to star in acclaimed productions, including Old River (Velho Chico), Where My Heart Is, and the Amazon Prime Video crime drama Dom, in which he played the title character, Pedro Dom.

His growing reputation led to international opportunities, including a role as Spanish racing driver Alfonso de Portago in Michael Mann’s biographical film Ferrari, alongside Adam Driver and Penelope Cruz.

Leone reached a new level of global recognition in 2024 after taking on the title role in Netflix’s Senna, portraying Brazilian Formula One icon Ayrton Senna. He continued building his international career with a leading role in The Secret Agent.

He joined the cast of the action series Citadel, further strengthening his position as one of Brazil’s most successful actors on the global stage.

Awards

• Melhor Ator de Série – Television Awards for Senna (2025)
• Cinema Brazil Grand Prize nomination for Best Supporting Actor for River of Desire (2024)
• Television Awards nomination for Best Actor in a Series for Dom (2025)
• Cinema Brazil Grand Prize nomination for Best Supporting Actor for The Secret Agent (2026)

Net Worth

Gabriel Leone’s net worth is estimated at $ 3 million.

He has built his wealth through a successful acting career spanning television, streaming productions, and feature films in Brazil and abroad.

Additional income comes from endorsement deals, fashion partnerships, and commercial campaigns with luxury brands.

Social Media

• Instagram: @leonegabriel

Filmography

• Garoto (2015)
• Minha Fama de Mau (2019)
• Eduardo & Monica (2020)
• Piedade (2021)
• Mise en Scène: a Artesania do Artista (2021)
• Meu Álbum de Amores (2021)
• Alemão 2 (2022)
• Duetto (2022)
• O Rio do Desejo (2023)
• Ferrari (2023)
• Barba Ensopada de Sangue (2024)
• The Wild Robot (2024)
• The Secret Agent (2025)
• Citadel (2026)