Chiara Cardoso

Chiara Cardoso’s got that kind of screen presence you don’t just watch—you feel. She’s not one of those cookie-cutter actresses, either. In Sunburn (2020), she dove straight into the messiness of human emotion, letting the audience simmer right alongside her character, who’s stuck in a haze of regret and longing under the relentless summer sun. The way she played those quieter moments? Seriously, it was like she was letting you in on a secret, all raw edges and unfiltered honesty. Then came Home Education (2023), and Cardoso switched gears entirely. This wasn’t your typical coming-of-age drama. Her character? A young woman grappling with family secrets and the strange, suffocating rules of her isolated home. The tension was thick enough to cut with a butter knife, and Cardoso handled it like she was born for these offbeat roles. There’s this nervous energy she brings—a kind of vulnerability that somehow feels tough as nails. And, not to forget, This Time Next Year (2024). Cardoso’s at it again, only now she’s pushing into romantic territory, but don’t expect sappy clichés. She brings a realistic, almost bittersweet charm to the story, exploring love that’s messy, complicated, and never goes according to plan. Her performances keep you guessing—one minute she’s got you laughing, the next you’re reaching for tissues. If you’re looking for someone who keeps things unpredictable, Chiara Cardoso’s name is one you’ll remember.