Rhasaan Orange

Rhasaan Orange
Born (1975-08-25) August 25, 1975 (age 49)
New York, NY United States
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian, podcast host
Title  Black belt in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu

Rhasaan Orange (born August 25, 1975) is an American comedian and actor. Orange is, perhaps, best known for his creation and portrayal of the fictional Brazilian Renato Laranja.[1][2][3] The Laranja persona is an arrogant Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion with a thick accent, and the character is somewhat of an alter ego; 'Laranja' is Portuguese for 'Orange'. Although Orange never grappled professionally, he earned a black belt rank in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu studying under Eddie Bravo.[4] In 2018, he started hosting his own podcast called "The Vale Tudo Hour".[5]

  1. ^ "Interview with Renato Laranja". Inside BJJ. December 29, 2011. Retrieved May 9, 2012.
  2. ^ "UFC 145: Renato Laranja Gives His Fight Predictions". April 20, 2012. Retrieved May 9, 2012.
  3. ^ "27 TIMES A CHAMPION: RENATO LARANJA'S GREATEST HITS". DSTRYR. February 6, 2012. Retrieved May 9, 2012.
  4. ^ "FIGHTLAND - VICE".
  5. ^ "The Vale Tudo Hour with Renato Laranja Podcast | More than just MMA".