José Condessa
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Not long in the trade, José Condessa is a Portuguese actor who is only beginning to accumulate screen time. His most visible work to date is 'Strange Way of Life', as Young Silva. Screen work has occupied the last 8 years.
José Condessa
6 Movies
12 Series
Not long in the trade, José Condessa is a Portuguese actor who is only beginning to accumulate screen time. His most visible work to date is 'Strange Way of Life', as Young Silva. Screen work has occupied the last 8 years.
TV Shows
Plays Vítor Gama
Water Mirror
2017
Plays Rafael «Rafa» José Silva
Jardins Proibidos
2014
Plays Cristiano "Cris"
I Give You My Life
2026
Plays António (jovem)
Sunset
2021
Plays Eduardo
Turn of the Tide
2023
Plays Andrei
Valentina and the 12 Signs
Plays Padre Amaro
The Crime of Father Amaro
2023
Plays Paulo
A Filha
2024
Plays Martinho
Salgueiro Maia - The Implicated: The Series
2023
Plays Toni
The Final Problem
2026
Plays Vasco
Mulheres, às armas!
2025
Plays Francisco Andrade
Lucia of Fatima
2023
Plays Joaquim (20's)
Until Life Do Us Part
2021
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The Final Problem
Toni · 4 episodes
2026–
TV
Honeyjoon
João
2026
Film
I Give You My Life
Cristiano "Cris" · 54 episodes
2026–
TV
Mulheres, às armas!
Vasco · 3 episodes
2025–
TV
A Filha
Paulo · 6 episodes
2024–
TV
Strange Way of Life
Young Silva
2023
Film
Turn of the Tide
Eduardo · 19 episodes
2023–
TV
Lucia of Fatima
Francisco Andrade · 3 episodes
2023–
TV
Salgueiro Maia - The Implicated: The Series
Martinho · 4 episodes
2023–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is José Condessa and where are they from?
José Condessa is 29 years old, born on June 6, 1997 in Lisbon, Portugal.
What are the most famous roles of José Condessa?
José Condessa is best known for roles in Strange Way of Life, Salgueiro Maia - The Implicated, The Sound that Goes Down to Earth.
How many movies has José Condessa been in?
Over a 8-year career (since 2018), José Condessa has appeared in 6 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was José Condessa's first movie?
The career of José Condessa began with Mariana’s Late (2018).
What is José Condessa's most recent movie or series?
José Condessa's most recent release is Luisinha - Chapter by Chapter, which premiered on October 23, 2026.
What TV shows has José Condessa appeared in?
On television, José Condessa has appeared in Turn of the Tide, The Final Problem, Cacau, Sunset.
José Condessa
1997-06-06 · Lisbon, Portugal
José, also known as Zé, is filming "Cacau" for TVI and is taking the stage as the co-protagonist in the play "A Andorinha / La Golondrina".
Under the direction of Pedro Almodovar, he starred in the film "Strange Way of Life / Estraña Forma de Vida", which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2023. On Netflix, he assumed the character Eduardo, the protagonist of the globally successful "Turn of the Tide / Rabo de Peixe", with the next season set to arrive soon.
On the television front, José portrayed the protagonists Amaro in the series "O Crime do Padre Amaro" (RTP) and David in "Bem Me Quer". Additionally, he joined the casts of the series "A Filha", "Pôr do Sol", and "Até Que a Vida nos Separe".
José made his television debut in 2015 in the soap opera "Jardins Proibidos", followed by roles in "Santa Bárbara", "Rainha das Flores", "Espelho d'Água", "A Herdeira", and "O Valor da Vida". In 2019, he was part of the main cast in the Rede Globo (Brazil) novela "Salve-se Quem Puder/Run for Your Lives".
In the realm of theater, he excelled in leading roles in plays such as "Peer Gynt", "Peter Pan", "As You Like it", "A Morte do Príncipe", "Peter and Alice", and "Romeu & Juliet". He also participated in productions such as "Macbeth", "Splendid's", "The Brothers Karamazov", "Se Eu Não Fechar os Olhos", "Um Rapaz Chamado Rupert Partiu-te o Nariz com um Pau?" and "Penetrator".
In 2021, his portrayal of Hamlet, directed by Carlos Avilez, earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Theater Actor. In 2023, his performance as Padre Amaro, the protagonist of the series "O Crime do Padre Amaro", secured him the Golden Globe for Best Fiction Actor.
Recognized for his contribution to "O Som Que Desce da Terra", he received the DGArtes Award for Best Supporting Actor.
His film credits include "Salgueiro Maia - The Implicated: The Series" and "Gabriel", where he played the antagonist.
José completed his Acting Course at the Escola Profissional de Teatro de Cascais (2012-2015).