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- Tasha de Vasconcelos was born in Beira, Mozambique, with Portuguese ancestry on her father's side and British on her mother's side. Her old European background is very evident in her multilingual diversity and her capacity to interact with different cultures. Due to social unrest in Africa her family moved to Canada, where Tasha went on to study international relations at the University of British Columbia. In 1998 Tasha graduated in International Strategy at the Centre for Diplomatic and Strategic Studies in Paris.
Tasha's modelling career began when she was spotted in Canada. A highly successful career as an international model was established with New York photographer Steven Meisel shooting Tasha for her first Vogue cover. Her acting debut was with a part in French movie Riches, belles, etc. (1998) with 'Claudia Cardinale', Marisa Berenson and 'Anouk Aimee'. Tasha studied acting at the Cours Florent and the Central School of Speech and Drama. She went on to play the sexually liberated minx Lauren in the leading female role opposite 'Paul Kaye' in the BBC comedy series Perfect World (2000).
Then followed the remake of Murder on the Orient Express (2001) for CBS with Tasha playing a Russian jewel thief opposite Alfred Molina. Her next UK appearances were in Largo Winch (2001) as a feisty independent writer and love interest of Paolo Seganti and in Relic Hunter (1999) playing the part of a warrior princess. Both launched in the US, with Largo Winch also distributed in Europe.
In 2002 Tasha filmed the independent feature film Dot the I (2003) acting alongside 'Gael Garcia Bernal' which was well received at Sundance Film Festival 2003. Tasha performed alongside Judi Dench and Gillian Anderson at "An Enchanted Evening" at London's Theatre Royal, a gala performance of the music of Richard Rodgers in aid of the Neurofibromatosis Association.
April 2003 saw Tasha's first major feature film release in the spoof Bond movie Johnny English (2003) directed by 'Peter Howitt' and starring Rowan Atkinson, Natalie Imbruglia and John Malkovich. Tasha plays the manipulative villainess Contessa Alexandra in the film's opening scene opposite Rowan Atkinson, Tasha takes on the femme fatale mantle of actresses such as Sophie Marceau and 'Grace Jones' in the original Bond films. Among her sporting skills, Tasha is an outstanding horsewoman and pentathlon competitor.
Tasha's other great passion is helping underprivileged children, supporting charities such as the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund and the Association for Drug-addicted Children in Portugal. She is a goodwill representative for UNICEF to Bolivia for malnourished children and to Algeria for war-ravaged children. Tasha is also the goodwill ambassador appointed by Bolivia's first lady for the "Children of Pailaviri" project. - José Castelo Branco was born on 8 December 1962 in Tete, Mozambique, Portugal [now Mozambique]. He is an actor, known for Al Fachada (2013), Trio Maravilha (2006) and 1 Block (2020). He has been married to Lady Betty Grafstein since 26 November 1996. He was previously married to Maria Arlene.
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Ruy Guerra left his studies in Portugal for to go to the School of Cinema in Paris. After having worked as assistant for various French directors he moved to Brasil and participated with his first two films in the birth of the "Cinema Novo": "Os Cafajestes (1962)" and "Os Fuzis (1964)" which won some international prizes. After an intermediate time in France where he made "Sweet Hunters (1969)" he returned to Brazil and went on filming there.- Actor
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Al Bowlly was born on 7 January 1899 in Delagoa Bay, Portuguese East Africa [now Maputo Bay, Mozambique]. He was an actor, known for Ready Player One (2018), The Jacket (2005) and The Outsider (2018). He was married to Margaret Fairless and Freda Roberts. He died on 17 April 1941 in London, England, UK.- Actor
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Marco D'Almeida was born on 27 April 1975 in Mozambique. He is an actor and director, known for Night Train to Lisbon (2013), Ele é Ela (2009) and A Espia (2020).- Actress
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Natália Luiza was born on 24 May 1960 in Mozambique. She is an actress, known for O Luto de Electra (1992), A Febre do Ouro Negro (2001) and O Crime do Padre Amaro (2023).- Eusébio DA Silva Ferreira (January 1942 - 5 January 2014) was a Portuguese footballer who played as a striker. He is considered one of the greatest players of all time and S.L. Benfica's greatest ever player. During his professional career, he scored 733 goals in 745 matches. Nicknamed the Black Panther, the Black Pearl, or o Rei (the King), he was known for his speed, technique, athleticism and his ferocious right-footed shot, making him a prolific goalscorer.
- Actress
- Writer
Maria Rueff was born on 1 June 1972 in Beira, Mozambique, Portugal [now Mozambique]. She is an actress and writer, known for O Amor É Lindo... Porque Sim! (2016), HermanSIC (2000) and Estado de Graça (2011).- Director
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Recognized across Europe for his award winning music videos, Miguel was recruited by major international brands, such as Mc Donald's and Coca-Cola, to innovate their product commercials. In 2010 Miguel delved into the world of documentaries with "Desire for Beauty", on the issues of beauty and self-perception. The film starred Agata Kulesza, and leaded the "most seen documentaries" charts, once it was released in the main VOD channels, namely Hulu and Amazon Prime. Recent ones include "Down, But Not Out!" about four amateur female boxers and "No Excuses" about the culture of CrossFit. Both documentaries look at sports through a feminist lens.- Carla Andrino was born on 7 August 1966 in Lourenço Marques, Mozambique, Portugal [now Mozambique]. She is an actress, known for Ministério do Tempo (2017), Doce Tentação (2012) and Curral de Moinas - Os Banqueiros do Povo (2022). She has been married to Mário Rui since 1986. They have two children.
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Cinematographer
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Carlos De Carvalho was born on 20 April 1968 in Lorenzo Marques, Mozambique. He is a cinematographer and assistant director, known for John Carter (2012), Hot Fuzz (2007) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). He has been married to Chantelle since 28 August 1991. They have two children.- Producer
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- Special Effects
Jose Da Silveira, like many other celebrated painters before him such as Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Chagall, has been undeniably marked by the magical lights and colors of his French Provence.
Da Silveira's gift for art, discovered at an early age, gave him the opportunity to study with some of Provence's greatest masters, including Maurois and Ambrogiani. He began showing his work professionally at age 16. His work is both forceful and unique, with a mastery of color and pigment technique that earned him a dedicated following. As his style matured and evolved, art critics and connoisseurs coined it Formism, and a new school of art was born. 20 years later Formist painting continues to inspire a new generation of artists.
Da Silveira's style combines contemporary technique and form with explosive color and powerful imagery.
But the passion which forms the core of his work finds its source in his turbulent and colorful youth. Da Silveira was born in 1965 in a tiny jungle village in Mozambique, on the vast and agitated African Continent to a celebrated Portuguese rejoneador (bullfighter), and the daughter of one of the leaders of the French Resistance in Provence.
As his father was in Africa fighting in the Mozambican Liberation War, Da Silveira spent the first years of his life shuttling between Africa and France, then Portugal and France, ultimately settling with his mother in Marseille.
Although the extreme thirst for life which Jose learned at an early age is always apparent in his work, the recurring theme of romantic and parental love is the muse of his work, which he describes as visual poetry.
With his works in some of the most prominent collections in Japan and Europe, including that of the Portuguese Royal Family, Da Silveira began seeking a new challenge: the New World. Since his relocation to California in 1997, his palette has found a new brilliance and explosive quality, which only the Californian ambiance can inspire. Da Silveira's passion for the female form, whether maternal or sensual, is also an important inspiration for his painting. From her most sacred to her most lonely moments, Da Silveira provides the viewer a window into a woman's soul. From his dreams comes his poetic vision. Jose is also know as a novelist, playwright and movie producer.- Actress
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Mariza was born on 16 December 1973 in Mozambique. She is an actress, known for Orphan Black (2013), Mulheres (2014) and Alguém Como Eu (2017). She was previously married to João Pedro Ruela.- Graça Machel was born on 17 October 1945 in Gaza, Mozambique. She was previously married to Nelson Mandela and Samora Machel.
- Margaret Vines was born on 16 January 1907 in Maputo, Mozambique. She was an actress, known for Armchair Theatre (1956), The Importance of Being Earnest (1946) and Mary Rose (1939). She was married to Denis Goacher. She died on 1 March 1997 in East Grinstead, England, UK.
- Sabri Lucas was born on 2 March 1980 in Mozambique. He is an actor, known for Quarta Divisão (2013), So So (2012) and A Impostora (2016).
- Otelo Saraiva de Carvalho was born on 31 August 1936 in Lourenço Marques, Mozambique (now Maputo, Mozambique). He was an actor and writer, known for Gestures and Fragments: An Essay on the Military and Power (1982), Monsanto (2000) and A Hora da Liberdade (1999). He was married to Dina Maria Afonso Alambre. He died on 25 July 2021 in Lisbon, Portugal.
- Writer
- Actor
- Producer
Rui Vilhena was born in 1961 in Mozambique. He is a writer and actor, known for Sweet Torment, Equador (2008) and Olhos nos Olhos (2008). He is married to Denise Ferrandini. They have one child.- Writer
- Additional Crew
- Actor
José Rodrigues Dos Santos was born on 1 April 1964 in Beira, Mozambique. He is a writer and actor, known for Off Season (1992), Codex 632 (2023) and Jornal da Tarde (1989). He has been married to Florbela Cardoso since 1988. They have two children.- Actress
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- Director
Vilma Jackson is an award-winning performance artist working across art forms, including film, stage, television, music video and theatre. She is also an accomplished filmmaker and director who skillfully employs film to draw attention to critical social justice issues. Her work masterfully captures the raw and unvarnished truth of inequality, taking viewers on an emotional journey that leaves a lasting impact.
Throughout her 14-year career in the performing arts and acting, she has had the opportunity to work with exceptional directors on various projects and roles. She works with both hearing and deaf communities. She has had the honour of collaborating with some of the most renowned directors in the industry on a variety of high-profile projects, including Coronation Street (2022), the Meta/Facebook collaboration (2022), Sign Night (2021), Send Back the Echo (2022), and Dear Hearing World (2019) and others.
She is the founder of Vilma Jackson Productions and is dedicated to creating unique art pieces that inspire awareness of social injustices faced by the Deaf community and society in general. Through her artistic creations, she aims to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the unique challenges and obstacles encountered by this marginalized group. Her ultimate goal is to spark positive transformation and forward movement towards a more inclusive and equitable society.
She transports the audience into the eyes and mind of the sufferer, using her passion and creativity. Experience the world from this perspective and see how you feel. Vilma strives to create cinematic experiences that inspire, educate, and provoke change. She believes that 'film' has the power to create meaningful societal impact and begin positive change in the world.- Director
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- Producer
Faria de Almeida was born on 18 August 1934 in Lourenço Marques, Mozambique. He is a director and editor, known for Faça Segundo a Arte (1965), A Feira (1970) and O Regresso (1989).- Teresa Heinz Kerry grew up in Mozambique's capital, Lourenço Marques (now called Maputo). Her father, José Simões-Ferreira, was an oncologist and tropical disease specialist, and "Teresinha" (her nickname in Portuguese) led a privileged existence. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Romance Languages and literature from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. She graduated from the Interpreters School of the University of Geneva before moving to the United States to work at the United Nations as a translator. She is fluent in five languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian and her native Portuguese.
She married ketchup magnate and U.S. Senator John Heinz in 1966, and they had three sons. She became a United States citizen after marrying Sen. Heinz and retiring from her U.N. translator job. She met Sen. John Kerry in 1990, after Heinz introduced them. (This was the only known time that Teresa and John Kerry met while she was married to Heinz). After John Heinz died in a airplane accident in 1991, Teresa inherited his $500 million fortune. She and John Kerry ran into each other again at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at a United Nations-sponsored environmental summit. They were married in 1995.
Heinz Kerry currently manages several Heinz foundations, disbursing money to various social and environmental causes. Heinz Kerry is beneficiary of her late husband's trusts, making her extremely wealthy in her own name, and a powerful trustee of Heinz family wealth.
Ironically, Teresa was a registered Republican for most of her voting life. In the early 2000s, she changed her registration to Democrat. Should Senator Kerry be elected President, Teresa will be the second foreign-born first lady. - Alberto Magassela was born in 1966 in Maputo, Mozambique. He is an actor, known for A Única Mulher (2015), O Fura-Vidas (1999) and O Último Voo do Flamingo (2010).
- Actor
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- Writer
António Feio was born on 6 December 1954 in Lourenço Marques, Mozambique [now Maputo]. He was an actor and writer, known for Arte (1999), Os Bonecos da Bola (1993) and Verão Quente (1993). He was married to Lurdes Feio. He died on 29 July 2010 in Lisbon, Portugal.- Cinha Jardim was born on 22 December 1956 in Beira, Mozambique. She is an actress, known for Toda a Gente Me Diz Isso (2013), Canta por Mim (2006) and O Amor Acontece (2021).
- Actress
- Cinematographer
Carla Bolito was born in 1973 in Mozambique. She is an actress and cinematographer, known for Haircut (1995), Almeida Garrett (2000) and Dentro (2016).- Mia Couto was born on 5 July 1955 in Beira, Mozambique. He is a writer, known for O Ancoradouro do Tempo, O Último Voo do Flamingo (2010) and Um Rio Chamado Tempo, uma Casa Chamada Terra (2005). He is married to Patrícia. They have one child.
- Actor
- Producer
- Director
Abdul Razac Seco was born on 3 December 1969 in Mozambique. He is an actor and producer, known for Seven (2009), Fascínios (2007) and O Jantar Serve-se Frio (2010).- Oscar Monteiro was born in 1941 in Maputo, Mozambique.
- Actress
- Writer
Ermelinda Duarte was born on 6 October 1946 in Lourenço Marques, Mozambique. She is an actress and writer, known for Pedro Só (1972), Cinco Filhas Para Casar (1971) and Eu Show Nico (1980). She is married to António Montez. They have one child.- Malu Braga was born on 23 December 1951 in Lourenço Marques, Mozambique. She is an actress, known for Paixão de Sertanejo (1979), Casais Proibidos (1981) and As Meninas de Madame Laura (1981).
- Actor
- Producer
Artur Albarran was born on 16 January 1953 in Mozambique. He was an actor and producer, known for A Bomba (2002), Europe, a Modern Profile (1992) and Repórteres (1992). He was married to Isabella Jimenez, Teresa Maria Pereira Lima and Lisa Hardy. He died on 15 February 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal.- Rui Carlos Ferreira was born on 11 April 1969 in Mozambique. He is an actor, known for Enak (1993), Ajlawju (1999) and Testosteron (2007).
- Producer
- Actress
- Additional Crew
Mafalda Bessa was born on 16 February 1968 in Mozambique. She is a producer and actress, known for Os Compadres (2011), A Teia de Gelo (2012) and Homens da Segurança (1988).- Carlos Queiroz was born on 1 March 1953 in Nampula, Mozambique. He is married to Ana Paula.
- Adelaide de Sousa was born on 3 April 1969 in Maputo, Mozambique. She is an actress, known for Daqui P'ra Frente (2007), Maré Alta (2004) and Pulsação Zero (2002). She has been married to Tracy Richardson since July 2002. They have one child.
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Rui Gomes was born on 1 April 1939 in Beira, Mozambique. He was an actor and director, known for Sou Louca por Você (1970). He died on 21 July 2001 in Lisbon, Portugal.- Leonor Maia was born on 8 December 1921 in Lourenço Marques, Mozambique. She was an actress, known for Serra Brava (1948), Chikwembo! (1953) and Ladrão, Precisa-se!... (1946). She died on 3 April 2010 in Estoril.
- Ana Mesquita was born in January 1967 in Mozambique. She is an actress, known for O Teu Olhar (2003), Mais Tarde (2001) and O Elo Mais Fraco (2011). She has been married to João Gil since 30 December 2009.
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Afric Simone was born on 17 July 1956 in Maputo, Mozambique. He is known for Born to Win (2014), The Margin (1976) and Billy and Buddy (2013).- Producer
- Additional Crew
Diana Almeida was born on 20 March 1983 in Maputo, Mozambique. She is a producer, known for Music for Bleeding Hearts (2019), The Way He Looks (2014) and Two Irenes (2017).- Ismael Calliano was born in October 1991 in Mozambique. He is an actor, known for Tiro e Queda (2019), O Nosso Cônsul em Havana (2019) and Vermelho Monet (2022).
- Luís Beira was born on 25 November 1941 in Beira, Mozambique. He is an actor, known for O Zé do Burro (1972), O Explicador de Matemática (1972) and Um Campista em Apuros (1968).
- Barbara Banu was born on 17 May 1976 in Mozambique. She is an actress, known for Franky Banderas (2004).
- Jose Cardoso was born in 1930 in Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, Mozambique. He was a director, known for Canta Meu Irmao, Ajuda-Me a Cantar (1982), Frutos Da Nossa Colheita (1984) and O Vento Sopra do Norte (1987). He died on 4 October 2013 in Maputo, Mozambique.
- Additional Crew
- Actress
- Writer
Maria Henrique was born on 4 February 1969 in Mozambique. She is an actress and writer, known for Maré Alta (2004), Jardins Proibidos (2000) and Sedução (2010).- Eduarda Maio was born in May 1966 in Mozambique.
- Production Manager
- Producer
- Director
Fernando Silva was born in 1945 in Lourenço Marques, Mozambique. He is a production manager and producer, known for Amenic - Entre o Discurso e a Prática (1984), Tensão no Rio (1982) and O Grande Mentecapto (1989).- Actress
- Visual Effects
Yolanda was born on 11 September 1956 in Beira, Mozambique. She is an actress, known for Rebelde Way (2008), Voo Directo (2010) and Doce Fugitiva (2006). She was previously married to Carlos Noivo.- Writer
- Actor
- Producer
Manuel Arouca was born on 3 January 1955 in Mozambique. He is a writer and actor, known for Fatima in North-America (2012), Verão Quente (1993) and Jardins Proibidos (2014).