José Condessa

José Condessa

Born: June 6, 1997
in 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).

Movies for José Condessa...

Title: A Filha
Released: April 29, 2024
Type: TV
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Title: Cacau
Character: Tiago Saavedra
Released: January 15, 2024
Type: TV
Cacau is an engaging saga of family secrets, clandestine loves and sacrifices, all sweetened by the irresistible taste of chocolate and the magic of cocoa plantations.
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Strange Way of Life
Title: Strange Way of Life
Character: Young Silva
Released: May 26, 2023
Type: Movie
After 25 years, an ex hired gun visits his old colleague, who is now a small town sheriff. Their past relationship is explored, as is how they reflect on it in the present.
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Title: Turn of the Tide
Character: Eduardo
Released: May 26, 2023
Type: TV
When a boat loaded with cocaine sinks off his home island, Eduardo sees a risky but exciting opportunity to make money and fulfill impossible dreams.
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Title: Lúcia - A Guardiã do Segredo
Character: Francisco Andrade
Released: May 11, 2023
Type: TV
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Title: Salgueiro Maia - The Implicated: The Series
Character: Martinho
Released: April 24, 2023
Type: TV
On April 25, 1974, a man walked alone in Largo do Carmo. He knocked on the GNR military barracks door and entered, unarmed and without any escorts. Inside, the Government’s chief, Marcelo Caetano, waited, surrounded by the military and the people. The man who stared at him that afternoon and demanded surrender, guaranteeing his safety, had just led Santarém’s Artillery 1 regiment in taking the capital. Without firing a single shot, he managed to overthrow a regime that was over 48 years old. That was the last step to take and he took it, without hesitation, becoming the unavoidable figure of the day that marked the beginning of democracy in Portugal.
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Title: The Crime of Father Amaro
Character: Padre Amaro
Released: January 16, 2023
Type: TV
Based on Eça de Queiroz's 1875 novel, the plot takes place in Leiria, Portugal, at the end of the 1860s, and follows the story of the forbidden passion between Amaro, a young priest, and Amélia, "the most beautiful girl in Leiria". Tense, emotional and rooted in personality conflicts, the series takes a critical look at society and the church in Portugal, in Leiria in the 19th century.
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Salgueiro Maia - The Implicated
Title: Salgueiro Maia - The Implicated
Character: Martinho
Released: April 14, 2022
Type: Movie
On April 25, 1974, a man walked alone in Largo do Carmo. He knocked on the GNR military barracks door and entered, unarmed and without any escorts. Inside, the Government’s chief, Marcelo Caetano, waited, surrounded by the military and the people. The man who stared at him that afternoon and demanded surrender, guaranteeing his safety, had just led Santarém’s Artillery 1 regiment in taking the capital. Without firing a single shot, he managed to overthrow a regime that was over 48 years old. That was the last step to take and he took it, without hesitation, becoming the unavoidable figure of the day that marked the beginning of democracy in Portugal
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Title: Taskmaster Portugal
Released: March 19, 2022
Type: TV
Five public figures are challenged by “Taskmaster” Vasco Palmeirim and his assistant Nuno Markl to overcome a series of fun tests with a small dose of madness.
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Title: Sunset
Character: António (jovem)
Released: August 16, 2021
Type: TV
Love, passion, mystery, betrayal makes the days of the Pôr do Sol estate. The Bourbon de Linhaça family owns the Pôr do Sol estate, but not everything is rosy...
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Title: Until Life Do Us Part
Character: Joaquim (20's)
Released: February 3, 2021
Type: TV
Three generations of a family living together in an idyllic villa juggle the demands of their wedding planning business and their own personal crises.
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O Tesouro
Title: O Tesouro
Character: Egas
Released: January 29, 2021
Type: Movie
An adaptation of the short story with the same name by Portuguese writer Eça de Queiroz.
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Title: Bem Me Quer
Character: David Quintela
Released: October 26, 2020
Type: TV
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The Sound that Goes Down to Earth
Title: The Sound that Goes Down to Earth
Character: Domingos Bento
Released: September 17, 2020
Type: Movie
Maria da Luz waits for her husband who got lost somewhere in Angola during the war. With no news, she finds herself surrounded by families that, like her, desperately long for some kind of hope regarding their loved ones fighting abroad. She takes the matter in her hands and starts tape recording loving messages from each mother, wife and other family members. Carrying the tapes, she travels to Angola and personally delivers these messages to each and every soldier in a personal quest right in the middle of a country in war.
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Title: Conta-me
Character: Self - Guest
Released: September 12, 2020
Type: TV
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Title: Run For Your Lives
Character: Juan Rodriguez
Released: January 27, 2020
Type: TV
In this romantic comedy, life links together the fate of three completely different women, after witnessing the murder of a judge during a hurricane in Cancun. To stay safe, Kyra, Alexia and Luna have to give up their lives and start over with new identities on a witness protection program. Packed with romance and new experiences, the struggle for survival will make them question their dreams and loves they had until that point.
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Gabriel
Title: Gabriel
Character: Rui
Released: March 21, 2019
Type: Movie
A young cape-verdean fighter will have to enter a dangerous boxing match to try to save his father.
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Mariana’s Late
Title: Mariana’s Late
Character: Francisco
Released: April 27, 2018
Type: Movie
During a summer vacation, a young couple deals with an unexpected pregnancy.
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Al Berto
Title: Al Berto
Released: September 14, 2017
Type: Movie
Portugal, 1975. A time of rough changes. A young gay artist trapped in a small seaside town ran by communist winds. Al Berto, the writer, embodies an entire moving generation. He and his friends exude youth, eccentricity and hope for the future - but right after the fall of Portugal's dictatorship system, the country is not yet ready for his love story.
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Title: Espelho d’Água
Character: Vítor Gama
Released: May 1, 2017
Type: TV