Henrique Zaga

Biography

Henrique Zaga, also credited as Henry Zaga, is an actor who has successfully transitioned from his native Brazil to Hollywood, establishing himself in both film and television.

 Biography and Background

Zaga was born in Brasília, Brazil's capital city. He is of Portuguese-Brazilian descent through his father and of Afro and Native-Brazilian descent through his mother. He later relocated to Los Angeles to dedicate himself to his acting career.

🎬 Major Career Roles

Zaga first gained recognition in the entertainment industry with roles across different genres and platforms:

Television Breakthrough: He appeared in the popular television series Teen Wolf.

Superhero Film: He was part of the cast of the 2020 film The New Mutants, playing the character of Roberto da Costa, also known as Sunspot.

Fantasy Miniseries: He was featured in the 2020 miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's novel, The Stand.

More recently, Zaga has taken on significant roles in major feature films:

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare: He was part of the ensemble cast in this Guy Ritchie-directed action-comedy, which was inspired by true events from WWII.

Queer: He appeared in this 2024 film adaptation of the William S. Burroughs novel, which was set in 1950s Mexico City.

Warfare: He is listed as a cast member in the upcoming action-drama film directed by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza.

Beyond the Universe: This Brazilian film is also listed among his notable works.

His ongoing work in both Hollywood productions and international cinema demonstrates his growing versatility as an actor.