Personal details
- Birth Date: 1982-08-04
- Height: 6′ 2½″ (1.89 m)
- Birth Location: Lisbon, Portugal
- Professions: Actor, Director, Writer
Afonso Pimentel, born smack in the heart of Lisbon back in ‘82, has been bouncing around the Portuguese film scene for what feels like forever. Honestly, you can’t scroll through a list of modern Portuguese cinema without his name popping up somewhere. Not just sticking to acting, he’s grabbed the director’s chair a few times too—guess some people just need all the hats. His work in “Turn of the Tide” (2023) really put him back in the spotlight, with people talking about his raw performances and the way he just owns the screen. It’s not your typical, glossy drama; it’s gritty, messy, and feels real—kind of like life, right? Then he kept the momentum rolling with “Matilha” (2024), which dives into darker corners of the human psyche and doesn’t really let you look away. He’s not afraid to get under your skin, that’s for sure. And if that wasn’t enough, “Justicia artificial” (2024) tossed him straight into the deep end of the whole tech-and-ethics debate, and he handled it like he’s been living in dystopian futures his whole life. He’s just got this vibe—like he’s seen some things, you know? Whether he’s in front of the camera or calling the shots from behind it, there’s always a sort of restless energy in his projects. He’s not just another pretty face out of Lisbon—he’s the guy who keeps you guessing what he’s gonna do next.
So, here's a fun bit of trivia: the guy’s got two kids, Noah, born back in 2012, and Alana, who showed up in May 2015. Their mom? Liliana Leitão. Not exactly your average family setup, but hey, who's judging? There’s something kind of cool about knowing these behind-the-scenes details, like you’re getting a glimpse into the real-life drama that’s always running parallel to whatever’s playing out in front of the camera. It’s not just about the roles he plays, you know? Offscreen, he’s out there doing the dad thing, juggling bedtime stories and probably stepping on Legos at 2 a.m., just like the rest of us. And in the middle of all that, he and Liliana are figuring it out together, which—let’s be honest—is probably a wilder ride than anything Hollywood could cook up. Real life just hits different.
August 4, 1982
6′ 2½″ (1.89 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Lisbon, Portugal
43 years old