Cássio Gabus Mendes São Paulo August 29 1961 is a Brazilian actor Grandson of Otávio Gabus Mendes and son of novelist Cassiano Gabus Mendes he is the brother of fellow actor Tato Gabus Mendes and nephew of fellow actor Luis Gustavo Since 1991 Cássio has been married to former actress Lídia Brondi He debuted on television in 1982 in Elas por Elas playing Elton He is known for Amazonia 2007 Confessions of a Brazilian Call Girl 2011 and Baptism of Blood 2006