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Silva is a Brazilian [[jujutsu|jiu-jitsu]] practitioner, having trained with [[Royce Gracie]]. He also dances and is fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish.<ref name="outsider">{{cite web |last1=Krol |first1=Jacklyn |title='9-1-1: Lone Star': Rafael Silva Explains Why Carlos Reyes Doesn't Have a Texas Accent |url=https://outsider.com/american-entertainment/9-1-1-lone-star-rafael-silva-explains-carlos-reyes-doesnt-have-texas-accent/ |website=Outsider |access-date=24 April 2022 |date=25 October 2021}}</ref> |
Silva is a Brazilian [[jujutsu|jiu-jitsu]] practitioner, having trained with [[Royce Gracie]]. He also dances and is fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish.<ref name="outsider">{{cite web |last1=Krol |first1=Jacklyn |title='9-1-1: Lone Star': Rafael Silva Explains Why Carlos Reyes Doesn't Have a Texas Accent |url=https://outsider.com/american-entertainment/9-1-1-lone-star-rafael-silva-explains-carlos-reyes-doesnt-have-texas-accent/ |website=Outsider |access-date=24 April 2022 |date=25 October 2021}}</ref> |
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He is openly bisexual.<ref>{{cite web|last=Malkin |first=Marc |url=https://www.today.com/popculture/ronen-rubinstein-comes-out-bisexual-inspired-work-9-1-1-t214356 |title=Ronen Rubinstein comes out as bisexual, inspired by work on '9-1-1: Lone Star' |publisher=Today.com |date= 8 April 2021|accessdate=2022-04-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Meet the LGBTQ leading men of '9-1-1: Lone Star' |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-pop-culture/meet-lgbtq-leading-men-9-1-1-lone-star-rcna9867 |website=NBC News |date=3 January 2022 |access-date=24 April 2022 |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Filmography == |
== Filmography == |
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Revision as of 11:36, 25 April 2024
Rafael L. Silva | |
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| Born | June 18, 1994 |
| Nationality | American, Brazilian |
| Education | Pace University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Rafael L. Silva (born June 18, 1994)[1] is a Brazilian-American actor best known for his role as Carlos Reyes in 9-1-1: Lone Star.[2][3][4]
Biography
Silva was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.[5][1] When he was little, he wanted to pursue a career in animal care, just like his grandfather and his uncles. However, his family moved to Harrison, New Jersey when he was thirteen years old.[5][6]
He started acting while in high school to overcome his fear. “I started acting when I was a junior in high school. I used to be very afraid to speak in public. I figured if you were going to be afraid of something, you might as well be in the eye of the hurricane. So I started acting because I was afraid of speaking in public...”[1] After graduating from Pace University, he made appearances in Madam Secretary and Fluidity.[1]
Personal life
Silva is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, having trained with Royce Gracie. He also dances and is fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Drunk Art Love | Ed | Miniseries |
| 2017 | Unpaid Interns | Jay "Pennystock" Meirelles | Short film |
| 2018 | Narrator Syndrome | Faceless Man #3 | Short film |
| 2019 | Madam Secretary | Oscar Cortez | Episode: "Something Better" |
| Fluidity | Raul | ||
| 2020 | The Corps | Darryl Silvanos | Webseries |
| 2020-present | 9-1-1: Lone Star | Carlos Reyes | Main cast |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Tie Dinner | 2022 | Vanguard Award | Himself | Honored | [10] |
References
- ^ a b c d "The untold truth of Rafael Silva". 10 June 2020.
- ^ "Rafael Silva". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ Rude, Mey (28 May 2021). "'9-1-1: Lone Star's Rafael Silva Wants More 'Tarlos' Intimacy Too". www.out.com. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ Conway, Jeff. "Ronen Rubinstein & Rafael Silva On The Importance Of Their LGBTQIA+ Characters On FOX's '9-1-1: Lone Star'". Forbes. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ a b Damshenas, Sam (16 June 2021). "9-1-1: Lone Star's Rafael Silva is bringing intersectional LGBTQ+ representation to the masses". GAY TIMES. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ Gao, Max (29 July 2020). "9-1-1 Lone Star's Rafael Silva on playing a queer cop in 2020". Digital Spy. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ Krol, Jacklyn (25 October 2021). "'9-1-1: Lone Star': Rafael Silva Explains Why Carlos Reyes Doesn't Have a Texas Accent". Outsider. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ Malkin, Marc (8 April 2021). "Ronen Rubinstein comes out as bisexual, inspired by work on '9-1-1: Lone Star'". Today.com. Retrieved 2022-04-25.
- ^ "Meet the LGBTQ leading men of '9-1-1: Lone Star'". NBC News. 3 January 2022. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ "Olympian Gus Kenworthy & Actor Raphael Silva To Be Honored at 2022 Black Tie Dinner". He Said Dallas. August 26, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2024.