The actor Marcos Junqueira, also known by his nickname “Kikito”, was arrested redhanded this Thursday (28) and accused of attacking his exwife. The information was confirmed to Itatiaia on Friday (29) by the Civil Police of the State of Rio de Janeiro (PCERJ).
The actor was arrested in the municipality of Vidigal in Leblon, south of Rio, and taken by military police to the 12th DP in Copacabana. According to the civil police, Marcos was charged with offenses under the Maria da Penha Law.
Known for his work in Tropa de Elite 2, the artist also appeared in Cidade de Deus, where he played Otávio. The nickname “Kikito” comes from the role of a drug dealer of the same name in the Globo soap opera “A Força do Querer”. Marcos also played Corporal Flávio in the series “Impuros” on Star+ and was present in the video for “Used To Be” by Anitta.
The Report attempted to contact the actor's representatives but did not receive a response as of the publication of this article.