Rodolfo Valente Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Wife, Instagram

Rodolfo Arrabale Valente is a Brazilian actor best known for playing Rafael Moreira in the Netflix original series 3%, the first Portuguese-language series produced by the streaming platform.

He began his career as a child actor at nine months old and has since appeared in numerous Brazilian television productions, including Malhação, Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, and Carinha de Anjo.

A graduate of the University of São Paulo’s School of Dramatic Arts, Valente has built a diverse portfolio across television, film, and theater spanning over two decades.

Rodolfo Valente
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Rodolfo Arrabale Valente
Stage Name:	Rodolfo Valente
Born:	8 March 1993 (age 33 years old)
Place of Birth:	São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil
Nationality:	Brazilian
Height:	1.66 m
Parents:	Adilson Valente, Sandra Valente
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$500,000 to $1 million USD

Early Life and Education

Rodolfo Arrabale Valente was born on 8 March 1993 in São Paulo, Brazil, to Adilson Valente and Sandra Valente. Information regarding siblings is not publicly available.

He attended the University of São Paulo, joining the School of Dramatic Arts in 2011. He also underwent professional training at Studio Beto Silveira and completed courses in physical theater, including Commedia dell’arte, clowning, and mime.

His ethnicity is Latino (Brazilian), and his religious affiliation is unknown.

Career

Rodolfo Valente began his career at nine months old, working as a model and actor in advertising campaigns. He made his film debut in 2000 in A Floresta Feliz as Macaco and his television debut in 2001 with an appearance in Ilha Rá-Tim-Bum as Tavinho.

Throughout the 2000s, he appeared in several Brazilian television programs, including Seus Olhos, Essas Mulheres, Sítio do Picapau Amarelo (playing Pedrinho), and Eterna Magia, as well as theater productions such as Excepcionalmente Normal and Fragmentos de Equus.

Valente achieved broader recognition in 2012 when he joined the cast of Malhação: Intensa como a Vida on Rede Globo, playing Rafael Freire (“Rafa”), a character who faces bullying for his non-traditional interests. In 2016, he appeared in the SBT soap opera Carinha de Anjo as Ricardo Ávila before landing his most prominent role to date.

That same year, he was cast as Rafael Moreira in 3%, Netflix’s first Brazilian-produced original series, which ran for four seasons from 2016 to 2020. His performance in the dystopian thriller became a career-defining moment and introduced him to international audiences.

Later in his career, Valente appeared in the 2018 film 13 Andares (13th Floor) as Nero and in the 2019 miniseries Mauá, O Primeiro Gigante as Dom Pedro II. Beyond acting, he has also directed and written short films, including Chapô (2012) and Amparo (2013).

His sustained presence in Brazilian television, film, and theater, along with his international exposure through Netflix, has solidified his reputation as a versatile actor in the Brazilian entertainment industry.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @rodolfovalente_

Personal Life

Rodolfo Valente has kept his personal life largely private, with no publicly confirmed romantic relationships or children. He remains single based on available information.

He continues to work within the Brazilian entertainment industry, focusing primarily on his acting career rather than public personal matters.

Filmography

• A Floresta Feliz (2000)
• Ilha Rá-Tim-Bum (2001)
• O Moleque (2004)
• Seus Olhos (2004)
• Essas Mulheres (2005)
• Sítio do Picapau Amarelo (2006)
• Eterna Magia (2007)
• Revelação (2008–2009)
• Carro de Paulista (2011)
• Chapô (2012)
• Malhação: Intensa como a Vida (2012–2013)
• Amparo (2013)
• Carinha de Anjo (2016)
• 3% (2016–2020)
• 13 Andares (2018)
• Mauá, O Primeiro Gigante (2019)

Net Worth

Rodolfo Valente has an estimated net worth of around $500,000 to $1 million USD, accumulated primarily through his acting career spanning over two decades in Brazilian television, film, and theater. His primary income sources include his role in the Netflix series 3% (2016–2020), his long-running performance in Malhação, appearances in other television productions, and film work including 13 Andares.