Heloísa Jorge
Heloísa Jorge | |
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Born | Chitato, Lunda Norte, Angola | 1 July 1984
Nationality | Angolan, Brazilian |
Alma mater | Federal University of Bahia |
Occupation(s) | Actress, film director |
Years active | 2012–present |
Heloísa Jorge (born 1 July 1984) is an Angolan actress and film director.
Biography
Born in the municipality of Chitato, in Lunda Norte Province, Jorge is the daughter of a Brazilian father and Angolan mother, and she has a brother. She described herself as a shy child who had difficulty with public speaking.[1] At the age of 12, she moved to Brazil with her family to escape the Angolan Civil War, first settling in Montes Claros.[2] Jorge began taking theater classes at school and became part of a group. When she took the Brazilian university entrance examination at age 18, she decided to study performing arts. Jorge moved to Salvador, Bahia to attend the Federal University of Bahia.[1]
While taking her theater courses, Jorge began to learn about social movements and improve her self-esteem. In 2007, she was nominated for the Braskem Award for her performance in the play O Dia 14, directed by Ângelo Flávio. Also in 2007, Jorge wrote the play Uma Mulher Vestida de Sol, in honor of Ariano Suassuna.[2] She graduated with a performing arts degree in 2008.[1] In 2009, Jorge was again nominated for the Braskem Award for her performance in A Farsa da Boa Preguiça, directed by Harildo Deda.[2] She returned to Angola in 2009 with her theater group, performing the play Amêsa by José Mena Abrantes.[1]
In 2012, Jorge was cast as Fabiana in the TV series
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012 | Gabriela
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Fabiana[3][4] | |
2014 | Jikulumessu | Djamila Pereira[4] | |
2016 | Liberdade, Liberdade | Luanda dos Santos[3][4] | |
2017 | A Lei do Amor | Laura Correia da Silva | Episodes: "16 de janeiro–31 de março"[3][6] |
2017–18 | Sob Pressão | Jaqueline Vaz | Seasons 1–2 |
2019 | A Dona do Pedaço | Gilda Cunha Matheus |
Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Se te Queres Matar, Mata-te | ||
2017 | Casca de Baobá | Maria | |
2018 | Bate Coração | Dr. Claudia | |
TBA | Sujeito Oculto |
References
- ^ a b c d e André, Fabiana (15 June 2016). "Heloisa Jorge". Rede Angola (in Portuguese). Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- ^ a b c d Ribeiro, Naiana (31 August 2019). "Baiana de coração, Heloisa Jorge fala sobre morte de Gilda em A Dona do Pedaço". Correio (in Portuguese). Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- ^ a b c d Rodrigues, Thayná (29 January 2017). "Heloisa Jorge, no ar em 'A lei do amor', posa para ensaio de moda com tons terrosos". Extra (in Portuguese). Infoglobo. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- ^ a b c d Mafrans, Paulo Víctor (8 May 2016). "Heloisa Jorge, a escrava Luanda da trama das 11, chegou ao Brasil refugiada de guerra". Extra (in Portuguese). Infoglobo. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- Globo.com. 24 February 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
- Globo.com. Retrieved 15 October 2020.
External links
- Heloisa Jorge at the Internet Movie Database.