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actor in a supporting role

[/ˈæktər ɪn ə səˈpɔːrtɪŋ roʊl/]
nounpl: actors in supporting roles
ator coadjuvante
1. An actor who plays a secondary character in a film, play, or television production, typically with less screen time or dialogue than the lead actors
She won an award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as the protagonist's mother.
Ela ganhou um prêmio de Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante pelo papel de mãe da protagonista.
2. A performer whose character serves to develop or enhance the main storyline without being the central focus
The film featured several talented actors in supporting roles who brought depth to the narrative.
O filme apresentava vários atores coadjuvantes talentosos que trouxeram profundidade à narrativa.
NYC Slang
supporting player
Synonyms
supporting actorsecondary actorcharacter actorbit playerator secundárioator de papel secundário
Antonyms
leading actormain actorprotagonistator principalator protagonista

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ator coadjuvante
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese cinema and television
Rio de Janeiro
ator coadjuvante
Standard usage in entertainment industry
São Paulo
ator coadjuvante
Predominant in São Paulo's film and TV productions
Portugal
ator de papel secundário
Alternative phrasing sometimes preferred; ator coadjuvante also used

Related Idioms & Phrases

steal the show (when a supporting actor receives significant acclaim)
play second fiddle (to have a lesser role)
upstage someone (to outperform an actor in a more prominent role)
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