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Yuri Souza da Cruz (born July 29, 1993) is a Brazilian actor.

Life and career
Souza was born in São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro, and was raised in Ilha do Governador, by his parents Lia and Severino. He started writing at the age of 15, but only at 18 he focus on screenwriting and began the writing process of Where The Kids Are. He was also nominated for a Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his perfomance in Our Empty Hearts making him the frist Brazilian actor to be nominated for the award.

Where The Kids Are
In Summer 2014, Souza joined the main cast of the Showtime pilot Where The Kids Are, portraying Nicholas Galdino. The project ultimately went to series, with season one premiering January 9, 2015. After a successful freshman season, the show was renewed for a second season, which premiered January 8, 2016. Souza remains a series regular. He has received critical acclaim for his performance. Souza and Raven-Symoné won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor and Best Actress in a TV Drama. He became the first Brazilian actor to win the award.

Film
{| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year !! Title !! Role !! class="unsortable" | Notes filming
 * 2015
 * Anywhere But Here
 * Victor "Vic" Sanders
 * Nominated - Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
 * 2016
 * O Pagador de Promessas
 * Zé do Burro
 * remake of 1962's O Pagador de Promessas
 * Zé do Burro
 * remake of 1962's O Pagador de Promessas
 * 2016
 * X-men: Evolution
 * Sunspot
 * Pre-production
 * Pre-production