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President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called actor Wagner Moura this Sunday (11) to congratulate him on his victory at the 2026 Golden Globes in the Best Actor in a Drama Film category. Moura received the award for his performance in the film The Secret Agentdirected by filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho, who has also gained international prominence.
During the conversation, Lula highlighted that the actor’s achievement represents an honor for Brazil and reinforces the importance of national cinema as a tool for cultural expression and international projection. The president highlighted the role of the audiovisual sector in valuing Brazilian culture and the country’s visibility on the global stage.
President calls actor after winning Best Actor in a Drama Film/Photo: Reproduction
Moved, Wagner Moura personally thanked the president for his support for culture, remembering that government incentives and development policies are fundamental so that national artists and productions can compete on equal terms with international productions.
The actor also highlighted that the Golden Globe victory is more than individual recognition: it is a reflection of the growth of Brazilian cinema and the impact that well-told national stories can have on the world. Moura reinforced that encouraging culture is essential for Brazil to occupy more and more space in the global audiovisual market.
