Murilo Benício Ribeiro is a Brazilian actor. He is perhaps most famous for his roles in the telenovelas: O Clone, América, Por Amor, A Favorita and Avenida Brasil. In the early 1990s, he began his career in the telenovela Fera Ferida, in a recurring role portraying Fabrício. Benicío's major breakthrough role was in the critically acclaimed telenovela O Clone that aired between 2001 and 2002, gaining international recognition with his co-star Giovanna Antonelli and the show's creator Glória Perez.

O Clone is a Brazilian telenovela created by Glória Perez and directed by Jayme Monjardim. Produced and aired by Rede Globo, it was aired from 1 October 2001 to 13 June 2002, with 221 episodes. It also was an international success, selling in 93 countries.