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Alice Braga is so five minutes from now

Why we think the Brazilian actress could be the next big thing

WHAT SHE'S DONE:
The striking Brazilian (whose name is pronounced Ah-LEE-see) first opened eyes as the femme fatale in 2003's City of God.

HOW SHE'S DOING IT:
With startlingly raw and fearless physicality.

WHEN SHE'LL BREAK BIG:
Currently steaming up art houses in the love-triangle drama Lower City, Braga will make her English-language film debut this fall, alongside Mos Def and Brendan Fraser, in Journey to the End of the Night.

WHY YOU SHOULD ROOT FOR HER:
The 23-year-old is the niece of legendary Latin sex symbol Sonia Braga yet still asks her mother's advice on the college courses she's taking.

Originally posted Jul 07, 2006 Published in issue #886 Jul 14, 2006 Order article reprints
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