Dalton Vigh de Souza Varela, born on July 10, 1964, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a prominent Brazilian actor known for his extensive work in television, film, and theater. He gained national recognition for his role as Said Rachid in the acclaimed telenovela The Clone (2001), and later as Marconi Ferraço in Duas Caras (2007), both of which solidified his status as a leading man in Brazilian drama. Over the years, Dalton has appeared in more than 30 productions, including Looks & Essence, Brave Woman, Kardec, and Nothing to Lose. He also starred in long-running series such as Poliana Moça and The Adventures of Pollyanna, portraying the character Otto Monteiro.