Rui Ricardo Diaz[1][2] (born December 9, 1978[3]) is a Brazilian actor.

Diaz was born in Santa Maria do Suaçuí, Minas Gerais.

[4] Before he landed the lead role in Lula, o filho do Brasil, Diaz performed to an average audience of 20 people.

[5] For Lula, o filho do Brasil Diaz auditioned for small parts such as a nurse and a unionized worker.

Then, Tay Lopez, who was cast as Lula, announced that he was leaving for medical reasons.