Grace Mendes
Portuguese actress (born 1974)
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Grace Mendes (born 15 August 1974) is a Portuguese actress of Angolan background,[1] famous for her performance as Sandra on the telenovela Ninguém como Tu. She is also well known for playing Marlene on Makemba Hotel, Rosa Bittencourt on Windeck,[2] Nayr on Jikulumessu, and Yolanda on Maison Afrochic.[3][4]
Mendes began acting at age 19, with her being part of the cast in theatre and TV productions.[5] Her first role was in the telenovela Ganância, where she played the wife of the character Cardeal, played by Francisco Nicholson.[6] She went on to play in various telenovelas afterwards in Angola and Portugal. In addition to acting, she has also done humanitarian work in Angola, such as with opening free health clinics in Luanda.[7]
Mendes dated Angolan actor Fredy Costa from 2013 to 2020.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Show | Role | Notes | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Ganância | Cardeal's wife (character interpreted by Francisco Nicholson) | Additional cast | SIC |
| Danza Café | Herself | Dancer | RTP1 | |
| 2003 | Operação Triunfo | Herself | Juror | RTP1 |
| 2004 | Morangos com Açúcar | Additional cast | TVI | |
| 2009 | Makamba Hotel | Marlene | Additional cast | TV Zimbo |
| 2013 | Windeck | Rosa Bettencourt | Antagonist | TPA |
| 2014–2015 | Jikulumessu | Nayr Cange | Additional cast | |
| 2016 | A Impostora | Additional cast | TVI | |
| 2017–2018 | Maison Afrochic | Yolanda | Protagonist | Fox |
| 2020 | Nazaré | Isabel d’Aires | Special participation | SIC |