Jo?o Gabriel Vasconcellos, in 1986, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a Brazilian actor and model, best known for his role in the controversial film "Do Come?o ao Fim (From Beginning to End)" about a love affair between two brothers. Prior to acting, Vasconcellos was a reporter for the first season of the TV program "Vai e Vem". At the same time, he modeled for a number of local store catalogues and magazines. In 2009, Vasconcellos made his international breakthrough -- his first acting role -- when he was cast in the controversial film "Do Come?o ao Fim (From Beginning to End)" opposite RafaelCardoso, with whom they played brothers who are also lovers. Though the film received bad reviews, the exposure would catapult him to stardom. Vasconcellos' dream is to break into the American market and thus, he has since been training to improve his diction, body expression, and acting skills.