Rodrigo Santoro has made it big in Brazil. He is one of the biggest stars out there and is now all set to rule Hollywood. He was ranked among the '50 Most Beautiful' list by the People magazine in 2004. With Bicho de Sete Cabecas (Brainstorm) in 2001 came his first major role in cinema. Although in the beginning the actor was much criticized for a role he played in a TV serial, but the film brought him raving acclamation when it was screened at the 2000 Brasília Brazilian Cinema Festival. In the movie Santoro played the role of a young man who is sent to a psychiatric clinic by his father after being caught smoking marijuana.

Santoro, in spite of having a very successful international career doesn't seem to be much interested in shifting to Los Angeles.