**Phellipe Haagensen** is a Brazilian actor known for his intense portrayal of the charismatic Bené in the multi-award-winning film *City of God* (2002) by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund. This role established him on the international scene, largely defining his public image.

He continued to act in significant Brazilian film productions, such as *Lower City* (2005), and also had a role in *Elite Squad* (2007), albeit a minor one. Often associated with complex characters from challenging urban contexts, his performances are characterized by a mix of vulnerability and grit, capturing the nuances of life in the Brazilian urban fringes. Haagensen typically embodies roles of young people poised between violence and the search for redemption.