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Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro was born on February 5, 1985, in Madeira, Portugal to Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro and José Diniz Aveiro. Cristiano has an elder brother, Hugo and two elder sisters, Elma and Liliana Cátia. His name was inspired by the former US-president, Ronald Reagan, whom his father was influenced by.
The island of Madeira was also the place where Cristiano first learned to master his skills as a footballer. He spent his early years playing for his local team, Nacional, and by the time he turned 12 years old, he already made his name for himself as one of Madeira's top footballers . It wasn't long before he started to catch the attention of other big Portuguese clubs. Among Sporting was Benfica, a team Cristiano and his father followed as a young boy. However he eventually chose to play for Sporting which was a team his mother loved and followed as she was growing up, to play with the likes of Figo was the dream for her son.
He was then spotted by former Liverpool manager, Gerard Houllier at the age of sixteen but Liverpool had no intentions to sign him at that time because they thought he was too young and he needed more time to develop his skills. However, in the summer of 2003, when Sporting played against Manchester United and defeated them, Cristiano caught the attention of Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson.
Ronaldo became Manchester United's first-ever Portuguese player. Initially, he requested for the number 28 as his jersey number because he didn't feel that he could live up to the pressure of previous players such as George Best and David Beckham who wore the number 7 jersey.
The year 2006 to 2008 proved to be a rather controversial year for the star. In the 2006 World Cup, Cristiano faced accusations regarding his sportsmanship. In a quarter-final match against England, he was heavily criticized for sending of his club team mate, Wayne Rooney who was playing for the England team. It wasn't too long until fans started accepting Cristiano again. In 2007, he won PFA Young Player of the Year, PFA Player of the Year, PFA Fans' Player of the Year, Portuguese Footballer of the Year, FWA Footballer of the Year, Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year and Manchester United's Players' Player of the Year. The year 2008 also saw him taking back the PFA Player Of The Year Award for the second time running. That same year, Ronaldo also had to deal with controversies regarding his club transfer to Spanish giants, Real Madrid. He eventually chose to stay with Manchester United and stressed to the public that he had no intentions of leaving the club.
Cristiano now lives with his cousin, Nuno and his brother in law Ze. When he is not on the field, he is a very family oriented person. Growing up, when he was about to choose football as his career, he said that it was very difficult for him as that would mean lesser time with his family, especially his mother, whom he says play a major role in his life.
During his free time, Cristiano enjoys cooking. He mentioned in an interview that he usually cooks before he leaves for his soccer practice. Because he is constantly training, Cristiano rarely has time to watch TV. If he does get the time to watch, he says he loves watching one of the local Portuguese game show which is mostly about trivia questions. Cristiano is an avid learner and he takes interest in learning new things everyday. Among Cristiano's biggest pet peeves are smoking, people who don't make an effort and dishonesty.
When the tsunami hit South East Asia, Cristiano flew to Indonesia to help those in need. He auctioned off a few stuff to help raise funds for charity. He hopes to get involved in more charity projects in the future because he believes his star status will help him reach out to others for help.- Actor
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Dinarte de Freitas is a talented Portuguese/American filmmaker, known for his diverse skills in the world of entertainment. Having completed a rigorous 2-year program as an actor at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York, Dinarte honed his craft and developed a deep understanding of the art of performance.
Currently (2023), Dinarte is an esteemed alumnus of Columbia College Chicago, where he is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Film and Television. Combining his passion for storytelling with his technical expertise, Dinarte strives to create captivating visual narratives that resonate with audiences.
One of Dinarte's notable achievements includes his involvement in the highly acclaimed Netflix hit TV show, "Turn of The Tide." In this thrilling series, Dinarte showcases his acting prowess and captivates viewers with his compelling portrayal of a complex character. His nuanced performance adds depth and authenticity to the show, further contributing to its success.
With an ever-growing repertoire of skills and experiences, Dinarte de Freitas continues to make waves in the world of filmmaking. His dedication to his craft, coupled with his multicultural background, brings a unique perspective to his work, making him a promising talent to watch in the industry.- Virgilio Teixeira was born on 26 October 1917 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. He was an actor, known for Return of the Seven (1966), The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958) and Fado, História d'uma Cantadeira (1947). He was married to Vanda. He died on 5 December 2010 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
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António da Cunha Telles was born on 26 February 1935 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. He was a producer and director, known for Terra Estrangeira (1995), Kiss Me (2004) and Pandora (1995). He was married to Renée Gagnon. He died on 23 November 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal.- Pedro Macedo Camacho was born on 4 September 1979 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. He is a composer, known for Chorus (2021), Star Citizen and World of Warcraft: Shadowlands (2020). He has been married to Sofia Pinto since 3 May 2008.
- Francisco Arraiol was born in 1990 in Funchal, Portugal. He is an actor, known for Mundo ao Contrário (2013), Bem Bom (2021) and Santa Bárbara (2015).
- Élvio Camacho was born on 5 September 1975 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. He is an actor, known for Morangos com Açúcar (2003), Flor do Mar (2008) and Homens de Passagem (1994).
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Aldonio Danny Freitas was born on 20 March 1977 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. He is an actor and producer, known for Rush (2013), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012).- Fátima Lopes was born on 8 March 1965 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
- Petra Camacho was born in 1984 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. She is an actress, known for Morangos com Açúcar (2003), Fascínios (2007) and Operação Triunfo (2003).
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- Editor
António Loja Neves was born in 1953 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. He was an actor and director, known for O Silêncio (2012), The Cannibals (1988) and Incompatibilidades (1992). He died on 26 May 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal.- Actor
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Carlos Nóbrega, Portuguese born in Madeira Island, living around the world, is the newest multi-talented Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Photographer and Writer. He got his start in television on the TV show "Riscos" and he starred in many movies, TV series, plays, etc. He has contributed to numerous Disney soundtracks in Portugal and he was member of the successful Portuguese Pop Band "Máximo" in the 90's. Having spent most of his life working diligently as a world renowned entertainer and performer . The 33 year old actor/singer/writer/ creative, released his first charted single "Pitiful" on September 19th, 2011 and the EP: Pitiful The echoes, (which includes the 8 official remixes and the acoustic version for "Pitiful") on December 2011, for download free. "Pitiful" was featured on the compilation "This beat is Popotronik - VOL I "released by Aztec Records and EQ performing a mini-tour on Summer of 2012. His second acclaimed and charted single "Turn it up" produced by Arake, and written & composed by himself and Arake was released on June 5th 2012, followed by the charted single "M.M.Y.L.C." released on August 13th produced by Dabeat. Carlos releases one year later from his latest release, the video for "Breathe me" from Sia's song, giving the audio track for free download on his official website. This coming year is an exciting time for Carlos. He's working alongside young up and coming production outfits across the world. Carlos's Pop/Electro/R&B fused sound is mainly influenced by the likes of Chris Brown, Usher, Justin Timberlake, Danny Saucedo etc. His journey began writing songs from a very young age and now at 33 he is finally ready to unleash his electrifying debut album called "The art of making love" to be released in 2014. Carlos Nóbrega is an artist who breaks the rules and is prepared to give to the world his music.- Camera and Electrical Department
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Teresa Correia was born on 6 July 1990 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. She is a director and writer, known for Home (2012), Ladybug (2022) and Essex Vendetta (2016).- Actor
- Director
Hugo Olim was born in 1990 in Funchal, Portugal. He is an actor and director, known for Head, Tail, Rail (2013), Bad Investigate (2018) and Men vs Machine (2006).- Herberto Hélder was born on 23 November 1930 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. He was a writer, known for Contos Contados (2021), Palavras Ditas (1984) and As Deambulações do Mensageiro Alado (1969). He died on 23 March 2015 in Cascais, Portugal.
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Vítor Jardim was born on 17 November 1992 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. He is an actor and director, known for Survive in the Field (2010), Une famille formidable (1992) and Na Corda Bamba (2019).- Henrique Teixeira was born on 5 February 1967 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. He is an actor, known for Eternidade (1992).
- Alberto João Jardim was born on 4 February 1943 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. He has been married to Maria Ângela Andrade Martins since 1968. They have three children.
- Director
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Vicente Jorge Silva was born on 8 November 1945 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. He was a director and writer, known for Porto Santo (1997), O Discurso do Poder (1976) and Vicente Fotógrafo (1978). He died on 8 September 2020 in Lisbon, Portugal.- Max was born on 20 January 1918 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. He was an actor, known for Bonança & C.a (1969), A Feira (1977) and Rua Musical (1963). He died on 29 May 1980 in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Rúben Santos was born on 10 February 1986 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. Rúben is a producer and director, known for Draft (2007), Lusitania Illusion (2010) and Um Único Desejo (2008).- Actor
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Pedro Sousa was born on 23 September 1988 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. He is an actor and writer, known for Fósforo Frio (2016), Barbante: Cão (2016) and Fugir (2010).