Wagner Moura’s riveting star turn in
#TheSecretAgent made him the first Brazilian man nominated for an
#AcademyAward for lead actor. So in addition to the usual congratulations from friends and family, Brazil itself took joy in the announcement.
“It was a big thing in Brazil, which makes me so excited,”
#WagnerMoura told The Times. “I’m so happy that Brazilians are embracing culture and art as something that they’re proud of, particularly this film and [international feature winner] ‘I’m Still Here’ last year, which was also a political film that takes place during the dictatorship.”
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