Grace Mendes
Grace Mendes | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 August 1974 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Grace Mendes (born 15 August 1974) is a Portuguese actress of Angolan background,[1] famous for her performance as Sandra on the telenovela Ninguém como Tu. She is also well known for playing Marlene on Makemba Hotel, Rosa Bittencourt on Windeck,[2] Nayr on Jikulumessu, and Yolanda on Maison Afrochic.[3][4]
Mendes began acting at age 19, with her being part of the cast in theatre and TV productions.[5] Her first role was in the telenovela Ganância, where she played the wife of the character Cardeal, played by Francisco Nicholson.[6] She went on to play in various telenovelas afterwards in Angola and Portugal. In addition to acting, she has also done humanitarian work in Angola, such as with opening free health clinics in Luanda.[7]
Mendes dated Angolan actor Fredy Costa from 2013 to 2020.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Show | Role | Notes | Channel |
| 2001 | Ganância | Cardeal's wife (character interpreted by Francisco Nicholson) | Additional cast | SIC |
| Danza Café | Herself | Dancer | RTP1 | |
| 2003 | Operação Triunfo | Herself | Juror | RTP1 |
| 2004 | Morangos com Açúcar | Additional cast | TVI | |
| 2009 | Makamba Hotel | Marlene | Additional cast | TV Zimbo |
| 2013 | Windeck | Rosa Bettencourt | Antagonist | TPA |
| 2014–2015 | Jikulumessu | Nayr Cange | Additional cast | |
| 2016 | A Impostora | Additional cast | TVI | |
| 2017–2018 | Maison Afrochic | Yolanda | Protagonist | Fox
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| 2020 | Nazaré | Isabel d’Aires | Special participation | SIC |
References
- ^ Sebastião, Edueni (27 June 2015). "Grace Mendes Actriz, Empresária e Manager". Plantinaline. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ "Tons finais de Windeck na TV Brasil". TV Brasil. 28 April 2015. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ Sebastião, Edueni (29 June 2011). "saiba um pouco mais sobre Grace Mendes da série cómica Makamba Hotel". Plantinaline. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ "Actriz Grace Mendes está de parabéns". Jornal de Angola. 17 August 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ "Grace Mendes, Rosa do Windeck, Exclusivo para Chocolate". 25 March 2013. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
- ^ Sebastião, Edueni (22 December 2020). "Grace Mendes fará parte da nova telenovela da SIC "Amor amor"". Plantinaline. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ "Grace Mendes eleita embaixadora". Jornal de Angola. 5 June 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ "Fim de história! Grace Mendes anuncia término do relacionamento com Fredy Costa". AngoRussia. 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2024.