Diogo Infante Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Movies, Ethnicity, Awards, Height

Diogo Nuno Infante de Lacerda, known professionally as Diogo Infante, is a prominent Portuguese actor, director, and television presenter celebrated for his extensive work in theatre, cinema, and television.

With a career marked by versatility and depth, he has earned recognition through numerous awards and directorial roles, establishing himself as one of Portugal’s most respected figures in the performing arts.

Profile

• Full Name: Diogo Nuno Infante de Lacerda
• Stage Name: Diogo Infante
• Born: 28, May 1967
• Age: 58 years old
• Birthplace: Lisbon, Portugal
• Nationality: Portuguese
• Occupation: Actor, Director, Stage Director, and Television Presenter
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Maria Infante de Lacerda and Jonathan
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: Rui Calapez (m. 2013)
• Children: Filipe
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $3 million to $5 million

Early Life and Education

Diogo Nuno Infante de Lacerda was born on May 28, 1967, in Lisbon, Portugal, though he spent part of his childhood in the Algarve region. He was raised by his mother, Maria Infante de Lacerda, the natural son of an Englishman named Jonathan, with no siblings mentioned in public records.

Around age 18, he completed a technical-professional course as a tour guide and interpreter to support himself, later working in tourism. He graduated from the Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema in 1991 with a degree in Theatre (Actor Training variant). His ethnicity reflects mixed Portuguese and English heritage, and his religion is unknown.

Career

Diogo Infante began his career in theatre, making early appearances on stage in the Algarve before pursuing formal training in Lisbon.

His professional breakthrough came in the early 1990s with film roles that garnered critical attention, including awards for best young actor and international recognition as one of European Film Promotion’s Shooting Stars in 1999.

He quickly established a reputation for compelling performances across stage and screen, blending dramatic intensity with versatility.

Infante’s career expanded through collaborations with notable directors in Portuguese cinema and television, starring in films like Sweet Nightmare and series such as A Impostora.

He earned accolades including best actor prizes at festivals like Gramado and multiple honors for theatre work.

Transitions into directing marked a key growth phase, with his debut short film Olga Drummond in 2019, alongside hosting television programs and serving as artistic director for venues like Teatro Municipal Maria Matos and Teatro Nacional D. Maria II.

Diogo Infante directs the Teatro da Trindade while continuing to act in theatre productions, films, and television. His contributions to Portuguese performing arts include innovative stagings of classics and contemporary works, alongside mentorship in actor training programs.

Infante’s body of work across mediums has solidified his influence in the national cultural landscape.

Personal Life

Diogo Infante has been married to Rui Calapez since October 17, 2013, after a long-term relationship. In early 2011, he adopted an eight-year-old boy named Filipe, whom he has raised with his partner; they have one child together.

Infante maintains a private lifestyle, occasionally sharing family milestones while focusing public attention on his professional endeavors and advocacy within the arts community.

Filmography

• Mortinho por Chegar a Casa (1996)
• Sweet Nightmare (1998)
• Brave New Land (2000)
• The Stone Raft (2002)
• Animal (2005)
• Fátima (2017)
• A Impostora (2016)
• Olga Drummond (2019)

Net Worth

Diogo Infante has an estimated net worth of $3 million to $5 million. His primary sources of income include earnings from acting in theatre, film, and television productions, directorial projects, artistic direction of major theatres, and past hosting roles on television programs.