Ricardo Castro
Acting
Biography
Ricardo Castro is a Brazilian actor living in London. Born in Sao Paulo, he grew up in Lisbon, Portugal. He is experienced in acting, singing and dancing and has worked both on stage and screen. He received his training at the National Conservatoire and also attended the Associated Studios Academy of Performing Arts. Ricardo played Voices of Vernon Gersh in They’re Playing Our Song by Michael Vivian at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre (2012); Lead Vocalist in Broadway Live by Ray Goudie at Inspire Arts (2013); Adam Putman in Bitesize “From Page To Stage by Matthew Gould at the Landor Theatre (2013); Tyrone Jackson in Fame: The Musical by Catherine Lomax at Gordon Craig Theatre (2013); the lead in Aladdin by George Critchley at the Prince of Wales Theatre, Cannock (2013); Pablo in Sister Act by Michael Moody at the Grange Park Opera (2014); Padamadan/ Nikos understudy Kyle in Legally Blonde: The Musical by Anthony Williams at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre (2015); featured ensemble in Gobsmacked by Alexandra Spencer-Jones (2016); swing/cover Smokey Robinson in Motown by Charles Randolph-Wright at The Shaftesbury Theatre (2018) and UK tour (2019); standby Kevin J in Come From Away by Christopher Ashley at the Phoenix Theatre, West End (2020). He also played the role of Hagai in Luv Esther by Murray Watts at the Inspire Arts Trust (2008); Tyrone Jackson in Fame by Cetti Fava at Palketto Stage and European tour (2009); Production Vocalist P&O Ventura by Steve Bee at the Headliners Theatre Company (2011); Victor in Smokey Joe’s Café by Steve Bee at the Headliners Theatre Company (2011). Ricardo has appeared in several Indian films as a featured dancer including Humshakals by Sajid Khan (Fox Star Studios, 2014), Jab Tak Hai Jaan and Ek Tha Tiger by Yash Raj Chopra (Yashraj Films, 2012).
Known For
Detective Inspector Max Arnold lives on a battered houseboat at the end of Cheyne Walk after separating from his art dealer wife Astrid. The son of a local bookshop owner, Max is a far cry from the affluent elite whose crimes he'll help solve along with D.C. Priya Shamsie.
The Chelsea Detective
An extraterrestrial alien arrives on Earth at a turning point in human evolution and must confront his own past to determine our future.
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Mira Ray, dealing with the loss of her fiancé, John, sends a series of romantic texts to his old cell phone number… not realizing the number was reassigned to Rob Burns' new work phone. Rob, a journalist, is captivated by the honesty in the beautifully confessional texts. When he’s assigned to write a profile of megastar Céline Dion, he enlists her help in figuring out how to meet Mira in person and win her heart.
Love Again
Biopic based on the life of the Colombian composer and artist Leandro Díaz, a symbol of vallenato music.
Leandro Díaz
World’s Most Evil Killers delves into the gripping real-life stories of the world’s most terrifying and prolific killers. From Fred and Rose West to Ed Gein – The Clown Killer – and even to The Milwaukee Cannibal. Each episode focuses on one notorious killer and features authentic first-hand accounts of their behavior, from detectives who ran the case, journalists who reported on the stories, relatives, and at times survivors, alongside series experts who provide analysis. These criminologists, crime journalists and psychologists examine how the infamous killers made headlines both nationally and internationally and why they still continue to evoke fear and fascination in the public eye.
World's Most Evil Killers
During the war of the Portuguese overseas colonies, Íris Maria, an 18-year-old Portuguese girl born on a small island in Mozambique won the titles of Miss Mozambique and Miss Portugal 1972. This is her story.
Iris
Luka is a 23 year old Portuguese-British art student. With just hours to go before his family join him for his graduation show, he feels it’s the perfect time to share something very personal with his grandmother, who helped raise him and with whom he has a very strong bond. During this afternoon, they share feelings and memories, whilst discovering each others acceptances and self-realizations of love.