Joana Almeida

Acting

Joana Almeida

Born January 9, 1984 · Porto, Portugal (age 42)

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Known For

O Amor é Lindo ... Porque Sim!O Amor é Lindo ... Porque Sim! · 2016
O Amor é Lindo ... Porque Sim!
5.92016
MovieComedy
A young girl goes through a series of strange events after she is dumped by her boyfriend on her birthday and loses her job.
Call GirlCall Girl · 2007
Call Girl
5.82007
MovieCrimeDrama
A powerful entrepreneur wants to build an exclusive resort hotel in Villanova, but he discovers the location he has in mind is protected by local land-use regulations. He hires Maria, a beautiful and elegant prostitute, to seduce the mayor, leaving him open to blackmail if he won't give the entrepreneur what he wants. Maria has no trouble twisting Meireles around her finger, but police detectives Madeira and Neves get wind of the plan and set out to expose the plot...
The Xango from Baker StreetThe Xango from Baker Street · 2001
The Xango from Baker Street
6.42001
MovieMysteryComedy
Rio de Janeiro, 1886. A precious Stradivarius violin presented to Emperor Dom Pedro II is stolen. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are called to solve the case.
JaimeJaime · 1999
Jaime
7.11999
MovieDrama
A woman takes her young son, leaves her husband and moves in with her lover. The boy, desperate to get his parents back together, becomes convinced that if only he can get his father's stolen motorcycle back everything will be fine again, so he sets out to get enough money to buy his father a new one.
Cabaret MaximeCabaret Maxime · 2018
Cabaret Maxime
5.92018
MovieDrama
A cabaret owner tries to keep his club from being taken over by the powers that be.
Christopher Columbus, The EnigmaChristopher Columbus, The Enigma · 2007
Christopher Columbus, The Enigma
5.62007
MovieDramaHistory
A true story of a doctor and his wife who went on a journey in order to prove that discoverer Christopher Columbus was in fact Portuguese. Inspired by the book "Cristóvão Colon Era Português".
Al BertoAl Berto · 2017
Al Berto
6.22017
MovieDrama
Portugal, 1975. A time of rough changes. A young gay artist trapped in a small seaside town ran by communist winds. Al Berto, the writer, embodies an entire moving generation. He and his friends exude youth, eccentricity and hope for the future - but right after the fall of Portugal's dictatorship system, the country is not yet ready for his love story.
Quero-te Tanto!Quero-te Tanto! · 2019
Quero-te Tanto!
5.22019
MovieComedy
A romance comedy about a nonconformist couple of young parents who, looking for a solution to their fragile financial situation, is involved in an innocent and crazy scheme.

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The Mata's FamilyThe Mata's Family · 2011
The Mata's Family
2011
SeriesComedy
A family by force... Paulo and Susana have been together for a few years now and decide to take the next step in their relationship by moving in together. But, as they're signing the deed to the house, her father, who was supposed to bring the check, ends up delivering the bad news that there is no money for the house, thus ending this young couple’s dream. However, Artur doesn’t want to come off as a bad parent, so he offers his attic to them so that they can start their life together. So, Paulo’s dream turns into an absolute nightmare, as their life as a couple is, in fact, shared with seven other people who are all very different from them and will start controlling their every move in a permanently tense environment. The Mata family, as it turns out, is all insane, the only exception being Susana. And even her will have a hard time convincing the rest of the family to accept and welcome their new member.
Old FriendsOld Friends · 2011
Old Friends
2011
SeriesComedyDrama
Freedom is a state of mind... Carlos, José and Matias are three old friends who have known each other since childhood. José lives with his daughter, his son in law and his nine-year-old grandson Pedro. Being a grandfather is his only true source of happiness. Carlos is retired and spends most of his days tinkering. Matias, on the other hand, is a widower and lives alone and abandoned, as his son is living abroad. Each of them has a strong and contentious character of their own, but they are all joined by a deep friendship. When José is sent to a retirement home, Carlos and Matias set a plan to bust him out. They sneak into the retirement home and take him away from that depressing environment in which he was discarded. They know that they can’t come back home, so they decide to spend a while in Matias’ house up north. But, in the middle of their escape, they find José’s grandson snuck in there. Pedro doesn't want to leave his grandpa and insists on accompanying them in their journey.

Recepcionista

Naked CityNaked City · 2010
Naked City
6.02010
SeriesCrime
Showing reality like it is... What happens when a promising and smart young woman is suddenly called upon to lead he most sophisticated police force in the country. To Ana Belmonte, this is the promotion of her lifetime, to the Criminal Police, this is a shake-up in their deep-seated hierarchy. This young inspector will be confronted with crimes that are tough to crack, where everyone is a suspect and leads can lead to the most unexpected places. But she’ll also have to face the jealousy and anger within her own department, where there are as many allies as there are enemies, and she’s a woman in a men’s world. Having been promoted by her former stepfather and national director Alberto Machado, Ana is going to permanently change the lives of those around her, whether they like it or not.