Personal details
- Height: 6′ (1.83 m)
- Birth Location: Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil
- Parents: Sônia Gontijo
- Professions: Actor
Henrique Zaga, real name Henrique Chagas Moniz de Aragão Gonzaga, came into the world in Brasília—yeah, that’s Brazil’s capital, not just some random city with palm trees. His mom, Sônia Gontijo, has roots that run both native and Afro Brazilian, while his dad, Admar Gonzaga, brings in the Portuguese Brazilian mix. Not a dull family tree, honestly. Growing up, his parents dragged him (probably not kicking and screaming, but who knows) to local theater shows every Sunday, and tossed him into painting and drama classes when he was still a kid. Clearly, they were shaping him for the spotlight before he even knew what the spotlight was. Zaga didn’t just stick to Brazil, either. He bounced around—spent some time in Bournemouth over in England, then hopped around Rio, Florianópolis, Boca Raton, and Miami. Dude basically collected cities like souvenirs. After he finished high school, he set his sights on Los Angeles to chase a degree in Acting for film. But here’s the kicker: in his first year, he gets scouted. Next thing you know, he’s ditching college because, well, Hollywood calls and you answer, right? That first feature film gig? It pulled him right out of the classroom and straight onto a set. Oh, and if you’ve seen “Henry Zaga” in the credits before—that’s him. Same guy, just a different version of the name. Seems like he was always meant to be in front of a camera, if his childhood and jet-setting are anything to go by.
referencennTurns out, the actor who played Nick Andros in Stephen King’s The Stand didn't just wing it with American Sign Language—he actually became fluent. That’s some serious commitment, right? Most folks just memorize their lines and call it a day, but he went the extra mile and mastered ASL so he could give a real, believable performance. Nick Andros, if you didn’t know, is one of those unforgettable characters—deaf and mute, yet somehow the absolute heart of the story. The way the actor communicates everything with just his face, hands, and a little body language? Super impressive. You can tell he really respected the character and wanted to do justice to the role—not just for the fans, but for the deaf community too. It’s rare to see that level of dedication, especially in a big adaptation like The Stand, and honestly, it totally pays off in the series.
6′ (1.83 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil
Sônia Gontijo and Surekha