Ana Rocha de Sousa
Biography
Ana Rocha de Sousa (Lisbon, 28 October 1978) is a Portuguese actress and director. She made her acting debut in the TV series "Riscos" (1997). Since then, she starred in other TV productions such as "Sonhos TraĂdos" (2002), "Mistura Fina" (2004) and "Jura" (2006). In 2009, she moved away from acting and into directing. In 2020, her feature-length debut "Listen" premiered at the Venice Film Festival, where it was awarded several prizes: the Special Jury Prize, the Lion of the Future (for best debut film), the Bisato dâOro (for best directing), and the Sorriso Diverso Venezia - Social Issues Award.
Known For & Full Filmography13 Titles
Drama Series - 2003, 16 episodes âą as Sofia
Across several generations, groups of young Portuguese people navigate school life and summer holidays while dealing with friendships, first loves, rivalries, family conflicts and decisions that shape their future. Each season introduces new protagonists, schools and challenges, exploring themes related to adolescence, identity, responsibility and belonging. Sport, music, dance and other forms of expression accompany their journeys of growing up, marked by dreams, choices and ever-changing relationships.
Drama Series - 2006, 16 episodes âą as LetĂcia
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 2004, 16 episodes âą as VitĂłria
"Inspector Max" is a Portuguese television series created by VirgĂlio Castelo e ProduçÔes FictĂcias and broadcast on TVI. Its story is a dog called "Max", who is caught by Inspector Jorge Mendes' two sons (Fernando LuĂs). Jorge Mendes is a lonely man whose wife died when his children were still small. He works at the DIC of SetĂșbal, Department of Criminal Investigation, in the 1st season. The successful DIC team from SetĂșbal was invited to go to DECC (Special Department for Combating Crime) and started the 2nd season. His boss, Graça Madureira (FĂĄtima Belo), after some cases resolved in the DECC, was invited to join Interpol. In the 2nd season, the place is occupied by actress SĂlvia Rizzo. Max, Jorge and SĂ©rgio, Jorge's best friend, constitute the victorious trio. A series based on mystery and case solving.
Drama Series - 2004, 16 episodes âą as Rute
"Inspector Max" is a Portuguese television series created by VirgĂlio Castelo e ProduçÔes FictĂcias and broadcast on TVI. Its story is a dog called "Max", who is caught by Inspector Jorge Mendes' two sons (Fernando LuĂs). Jorge Mendes is a lonely man whose wife died when his children were still small. He works at the DIC of SetĂșbal, Department of Criminal Investigation, in the 1st season. The successful DIC team from SetĂșbal was invited to go to DECC (Special Department for Combating Crime) and started the 2nd season. His boss, Graça Madureira (FĂĄtima Belo), after some cases resolved in the DECC, was invited to join Interpol. In the 2nd season, the place is occupied by actress SĂlvia Rizzo. Max, Jorge and SĂ©rgio, Jorge's best friend, constitute the victorious trio. A series based on mystery and case solving.
Drama Series - 2002, 16 episodes âą as Ana
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 2001, 16 episodes âą as MercĂȘs (jovem)
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 1997, 16 episodes âą as Mariana
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 1998, 16 episodes âą as Dora
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 2004, 16 episodes âą as Mila Canelas
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 1998, 16 episodes âą as Cristina
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 1999, 16 episodes âą as Ju
The misadventures of the two Fintas brothers Joca and Quim who scrape their living by selling dodgy goods believing that next year they will be millionaires.
Drama Series - 2000, 16 episodes âą as InĂȘs
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 1992, 2h 15m âą Main Cast Role
This Portuguese movie directed by JoĂŁo Botelho, is part of The Four Elements series. This is the second episode, The Air.