Biography
Who is Paulo Pires?
Early Career and Modeling
Paulo Pires started his professional path working as a fashion model before transitioning into acting roles. His early career included working on stage productions in Portugal, establishing his presence in the entertainment industry during the nineteen nineties.
In 1996, his stage work earned him recognition when he was named Portuguese Theatre Personality of the Year at the Portuguese Golden Globes.
Television Work
Paulo Pires has appeared in numerous television series throughout his career in Portugal and Spain. He hosted the program Mundo VIP from 1996 through 2001 across 222 episodes.
His acting credits include playing Martim Botelho in the drama series Deixa me Amar and portraying the characters Vasco and Victor Ferreira in Olhos nos Olhos. He also took on the role of Quim Correia in Meu Amor and appeared in various other programs such as Jornalistas, Ganância, and Los Serranos.
Film Appearances
Alongside his extensive television work, Paulo Pires has appeared in multiple feature films since the early nineties. He made his cinematic debut in 1993 as Corto Maltese in the film Zéfiro, directed by José Álvaro Morais.
His subsequent film appearances include roles in Cinco Dias, Cinco Noites, O Fascínio, Maria e as Outras, O Milagre Segundo Salomé, and Do Outro Lado do Mundo.
Family Life
In 2000, Paulo Pires married Astrid Werdnig, who works as a psychologist and is a former model. The couple has one daughter named Chlöe, who was born in 2004.
A documentary covering twenty years of his life and work in the entertainment industry aired on The Biography Channel in October 2008.
Birthday and age
Paulo Pires was born on February 26, 1967, which makes Paulo 59 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Paulo shares the date with 72 other famous people.
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