Joana de Verona is a multifaceted Portuguese-Brazilian actress, born in 1989, who has garnered widespread recognition and acclaim for her exceptional performances. With an impressive array of directors she has collaborated with, including Marco Martins, Raúl Ruiz, João Botelho, João Salaviza, Solveig Nordlund, Catarina Ruivo, Valeria Sarmiento, Larissa Figueiredo, Gabriel Abrantes, Carlos Conceição, Miguel Gomes, António Ferreira, Pierre Edouard Dumorra, Lúcia Murat, Denis Côté, and Fanny Ardant, among others.
Throughout her illustrious career, Joana de Verona has been involved in a diverse range of projects, including the critically acclaimed films "How to Draw a Perfect Circle" (2009),"Mysteries of Lisbon" (2010),which won the prestigious Louis Delluc award, "Lines of Wellington" (2012),"Rafa" (2012),which received the Golden Berlin Bear for short film, and "Arabian Nights" by Miguel Gomes, as well as "Paris Square" by Lúcia Murat, which won the best film award at the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival.
Joana de Verona's academic background is equally impressive, as she holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Theater from the Lisbon Theatre and Film School. Her extensive experience in theater has seen her work with renowned directors such as Carlos Avillez, Luis Miguel Cintra, Gonçalo Amorim, Marco Martins, Monica Garnel, and Monica Calle.
With a strong presence in multiple countries, including Brazil, France, Portugal, Germany, and Italy, Joana de Verona's versatility and talent have enabled her to thrive in a variety of settings. In addition, her first documentary, "Chantal", was produced at Ateliers Varan in Paris, further solidifying her reputation as a talented and accomplished actress.
