Darwin Del Fabro (born December 12, 1996) is a Brazilian actor, singer,[1] writer and producer[2][3] known for their gender non-conforming acting roles.[citation needed]
Darwin Del Fabro | |
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| Born | December 12, 1996 Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
| Years active | 2016-present |
| Known for | LGBTQ actress, singer, and producer |
| Website | darwindelfabro |
Early life
editDarwin Del Fabro was born in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.[4][5][6] Both of their parents are fashion models and met while working in New York.[7] Their father became an actor and they were raised by their stepmother who had a television show in Brazil.[8]
At the age of 14, they moved alone to Rio de Janeiro to further their career.[9] They studied Portuguese literature[8] at the Universidade Candido Mendes in Rio as well as classical and contemporary ballet.[10]
Career
editDel Fabro made their professional debut in the musical Era no tempo do rei, directed by João Fonseca[9] at the Joãn Caetano Theater in Rio de Janeiro.[10] They studied theater with Daniel Herz at Casa de Cultura Laura Alvim where they performed in two plays, A Outra and Lapso de Mim Mesmo.[10] A year later, Del Fabro created a play that, years later, was performed in New York City where they met writer/director John Logan.[8][11]
Del Fabro produced, directed, and starred in the musical Be Careful, It's My Heart in 2015. The show was also adapted into an album and released the following year.[9]
In 2015, Del Fabro started a production company, by the name of Madalena Production.[1][12]
In 2016, Del Fabro played the role of Einar Wegener in the Sesc Copacabana's stage production of Lili based on the diaries of Lili Elbe[13] in Rio de Janeiro.
Del Fabro was cast in their first television role playing Collete D'or (Astolfo Lemos) in the 2016 TV Globo miniseries Ligações Perigosas, which was inspired by the French novel Dangerous Liaisons. In preparation to play the role, Del Fabro joined a running group and lost five pounds. They also bought high heels, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and makeup to further immerse themselves in the character.[5][14]
The following year, they starred as Castrato in the Brazilian television soap opera Novo Mudo, which aired on TV Globo.[10]
In 2017, Del Fabro moved to New York City[3] where they enrolled in the musical theater program at the Broadway Dance Center taking 24 classes per week while also learning to speak English.[4] The following year they performed at Feinstein's 54/Below to promote their second album, Darwin Del Fabro in NY.[15] They later starred as Puck in the Juneberry Collective production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, and as Adam in The Feather Doesn't Fall Far from the Tree[2] produced at New York's Signature Theatre Company.[16] In 2019, they starred as Domenic in the off-Broadway play Real, produced by The Tank.[17]
Del Fabro secured their first U.S. film role as Gabriel Hernandez in the slasher film They/Them,[18] written and directed by John Logan.[5][6][19][20] The role was specifically written for Del Fabro.[21] The film debuted on the Peacock Network in August 2022.[4][22] In 2022, Del Fabro released their third album, a collection of songs by the Brazilian artist, Antônio Carlos Jobim. All of the songs on the album were recorded in Los Angeles over two weeks.[8] In 2023, they released their fourth album, titled, “Revisiting Jobim - Part 2”.[5][6]
In 2024, Del Fabro debuted their fifth album, a collection of songs by the Brazilian artist, Elis Regina, titled, “Revisiting Elis Regina”.[1][5][6][12][23]
Personal life
editDel Fabro's native language is Portuguese. They learned to speak English after moving to New York City in 2017 to pursue a career as a performer.[24] Del Fabro is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns.[4] She was supported by her father, through her gender transition.[25]
Albums
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d Patterson, Denny (February 5, 2024). "'They/Them' Star Darwin Del Fabro On New Album, Acting Career, & More • Instinct Magazine". Instinct Magazine. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ a b Playboy, Redactie (March 25, 2024). "Darwin Del Fabro Celebrating Non-Binary Identity with Their Fashion Revolution and Gender-Inclusive Arts". playboy.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ a b Claire, Redactie Marie (May 3, 2024). "Darwin Del Fabro speaks on embracing identity and shaping the future of film". marieclaire.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Star of queer slasher 'They/Them' says confidence on his queerness led him to land role in new Kevin Bacon film". New York Daily News. August 5, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g Rabinowitz, Chloe. "Darwin Del Fabro to Release Debut Album REVISITING ELIS REGINA - Celebrating The Iconic Brazilian Singer". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "City Life Org - DARWIN DEL FABRO debut album "REVISITING ELIS REGINA" celebrating the ICONIC BRAZILIAN SINGER". City Life Org. January 26, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
- ^ "Darwin Del Fabro ('They/Them') talks horror, love scenes and inner strength - Windy City Times News". Windy City Times. August 4, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Vinney, Cynthia (August 4, 2022). "They/Them's Darwin Del Fabro On His Journey From Brazil To Starring Opposite Kevin Bacon - Exclusive Interview". Looper.com. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Conhecido por musicais, Darwin Del Fabro comemora estreia na TV". O Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). January 13, 2016. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Ator e cantor brasileiro Darwin del Fabro regrava Tom Jobim com olhar moderno e novo - Cultura". Farol da Bahia (in Brazilian Portuguese). March 10, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
- ^ "Unveiling Strength & Authenticity: Trans Women's Journey in Blumenau, Brazil". womensjournal.com. November 2, 2024. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Broadway Podcast Network - Ep 115- Actor, Singer, & Artist Darwin Del Fabro Talks His New Album!". broadwaypodcastnetwork.com. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ "Darwin del Fabro, em cartaz como uma transgênero no drama 'Lili', afirma: 'Papel mais difícil da carreira'". RIO ENCENA | Notícias, críticas e a programação de teatro do RJ (in Brazilian Portuguese). November 5, 2016. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
- ^ "Darwin del Fabro perdeu 5 quilos para viver travesti em 'Ligações Perigosas'". Bastidores (in Brazilian Portuguese). January 9, 2016. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
- ^ Musbach, Julie. "Darwin Del Fabro Takes the Stage At 54 Below". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 1, 2021). "John Logan Blumhouse Horror Film Headed To Peacock, Casts Six – BlumFest". Deadline. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ "Real". Off Off Online. January 8, 2019. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ "The Liberty of a Soul by Darwin Del Fabro". www.bulbapp.com. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
- ^ "'They/Them' turns typical slasher film tropes on their head". NBC News. August 5, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ Chapman, Wilson (July 27, 2022). "'They/Them' Stars on Why Queerness and Horror Are a Perfect Combination". Variety. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
- ^ "'They/Them' turns typical slasher film tropes on their head". NBC News. August 5, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- ^ Vinney, Cynthia (August 9, 2022). "They/Them's Darwin Del Fabro Shares What He Hopes Viewers Take Away From The Film - Exclusive". Looper. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
- ^ a b "The Weekend Stream: January 27, 2024 - The Second Disc". theseconddisc.com. January 27, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
- ^ "Darwin del Fabro finds inclusion on the set of 'They/Them' - Albuquerque Journal". www.abqjournal.com. August 10, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
- ^ Stone, Ethan (November 26, 2024). "A Father's Role in Self-Acceptance: A Story That Speaks to the Heart". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Darwin Del Fabro". Deezer. Retrieved October 7, 2022.