Joana Almeida, a multifaceted Portuguese actress and singer, was born on January 9, 1984, in Oporto, Portugal. Her remarkable journey began at the tender age of six, when she enrolled in music training at the Academia de Música de Vilar do Paraíso, achieving an impressive 8th degree in Piano, Vocal, and Ballet, with certification from the Royal Academy of Dancing.
As she grew older, Joana's passion for the arts only intensified, leading her to pursue a degree in Artistic Studies at Coimbra University. This academic foundation has served her well, allowing her to excel in a variety of mediums, including theatre, musical theatre, television, and cinema.
Throughout her career, Joana has worked with some of the most renowned directors and artists in the industry, including Maria João Luís, Graham Vick, Ricardo Neves-Neves, Ana Ribeiro, António Duarte, Emílio Sagi, Ricardo Alves, Filipe La Féria, Henrique Feist, Ana Padrão, and Carlos Artur Thiré, in theatre, and José Mário Branco, Rita Redshoes, Gimba, Irmãos Catita, Ena Pá 2000, Samuel Quedas, Andrej Babic, and Rui Massena, in music.
Joana's impressive repertoire includes leading roles in films such as "Al Berto" by Vicente Alves do Ó and the American cinematographic co-production "Cabaret Maxime" by Bruno de Almeida. Her proficiency in languages is another one of her notable strengths, as she is fluent in Portuguese and has a perfect command of American English, allowing her to effortlessly navigate both comedy and drama with ease.
