André de Freitas
Portuguese stand-up comedian (born 1994)
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André Henriques de Freitas Gonçalves (born 9 September 1994), professionally known as André De Freitas, is a stand-up comedian.[1][2][3]
André De Freitas | |
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| Born | 9 September 1994 |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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| Subject | Cultural Exploration • Observational Comedy • Globalism |
| Website | https://www.theandredefreitas.com/ |
Career
André began his stand-up comedy career in 2015, performing at local clubs and bars in Lisbon.[4] In 2016, after a trip to the United States, he decided to pursue an international career in comedy. Shortly thereafter André moved to London.[5]
André has performed at various comedy festivals including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where he was named one of Entertainment Now's Top Newcomers,[6] the Adelaide Fringe Festival, and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival where he won The Comic's Lounge's "Best New International Act". He also performed at The Comedy Store in California.[7][8]
His debut show "What If" received positive reviews.[9][10] The show was noted for its humorous exploration of life's uncertainties and received a series of 4[11][12] and 5-star[13][14] reviews from a series of publications including The Sunday Express and The Telegraph,[15] where he made their list of "Funniest Jokes of the 2023 Fringe".[16][17]
In June 2025, De Freitas released this show as his first full-length stand-up comedy special, What If, which was filmed in London and premiered on YouTube on June 27, 2025.
André De Freitas has done tour support for comedians Jim Jefferies, Russell Peters, Iliza Schlesinger, TJ Miller, Alan Carr and Sam Jay.
Notable works
André co-wrote and participated in 4-part tutorial series with Oracle Red Bull Racing driver Sergio "Checo" Pérez and Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen for crypto marketplace Bybit.
André De Freitas also created and co-starred in Comedy Therapy - a live format show that brings comedy and mental health together.[18]
André de Freitas was part of the BBC World Service Arts Hour Comedy Special of 2024.[19]
Awards and recognition
| Year | Organization | Award |
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| 2023 | (ISH) Edinburgh Awards | Best Newcomer (Nominated) |
| 2023 | Melbourne Comedy Festival | Best New International Act (Winner) |
Personal life
André is fluent in English, Portuguese and speaks Spanish.