Fredy Costa Biography: Movies, Wife, Net Worth, Parents, Brands, Age, Height, Religion

Fredy Costa is an Angolan actor, model, and businessman who rose to prominence after transitioning from a successful modelling career to television and film acting.

His breakout role in the Angolan telenovela Windeck (2012) propelled him to international fame across Portuguese-speaking countries.

Today, he remains one of Angola’s most recognized entertainment figures, with a career spanning Angola, Portugal, and Brazil.

Profile

• Full name: Fredy Costa
• Date of birth: 9 September 1980
• Age: 45 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Luanda, Angola
• Nationality: Angolan-French (holds dual citizenship)
• Profession: Actor, Model, Businessman
• Height: 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
• Weight: 82 kg (181 lbs)
• Eye colour: Brown
• Hair colour: Black
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Carmen Mouro (married 2020)
• Children: Five children
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Ethnicity: Afro-European (Angolan and French descent)
• Net worth: $2–3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Fredy Costa, now at the age of 45, was born in Luanda, Angola, on 9 September 1980. Fredy spent his early life in the Angolan capital, where he developed an early interest in fitness, modelling, and performance.

He began modelling professionally in 1999, representing several local and international brands. Although little is known about his formal education, Costa reportedly completed his secondary education in Luanda before focusing full-time on his modelling and acting career.

Personal Life

Fredy Costa has five children from different relationships. He was in a long-term relationship with Angolan actress Grace Mendes before marrying Carmen Mouro, an Angolan TV presenter and entrepreneur, in 2020.

The couple is frequently seen at public events and business engagements together, often representing Angolan fashion and media brands. Costa occasionally shares glimpses of his family life on social media but maintains privacy about his children.

Career

Fredy Costa started as a model in 1999, quickly gaining attention in Angola and Portugal for his physique and camera presence. His modelling career included fashion campaigns, advertising, and runway appearances.

He transitioned into acting in the early 2000s, debuting in the Angolan television series Vidas Ocultas (2001). His breakout role came in the telenovela Windeck (2012), which aired internationally on RTP and Africa Magic, making him a household name across Lusophone Africa and Portugal.

Following Windeck, Costa appeared in several major productions, including:

• A Única Mulher (2015) – A Portuguese telenovela that further expanded his European audience.
• Ouro Verde (2017) – A high-profile Portuguese production that won an International Emmy Award.
• Apocalipse (2018) – A Brazilian TV Record production marking his debut in Brazilian television.
• Biscoito da Fortuna (2021, Netflix) – A romantic comedy that introduced him to streaming audiences.

In addition to acting, Fredy Costa has worked as a brand ambassador for luxury and lifestyle brands in Angola and Portugal, including TAG Heuer, Vodacom Angola, and Montblanc.

He also owns several business ventures, including a fitness and fashion brand in Luanda, reflecting his background in modelling and entrepreneurship.

Awards

• Angola Golden Globe Nominee (Best Actor) – for Windeck (2013)
• AFRIMA Nomination (Best African Actor in a TV Series) – (2015)
• GQ Angola Men of the Year (Actor of the Year) – (2018)

Net Worth

Fredy Costa’s estimated net worth is between $2 million and $3 million USD. Accrued from acting, modelling, endorsements, entrepreneurial ventures etc.

Controversy

In 2007, Costa was sentenced to six months in prison for physically assaulting fellow Angolan actress Tânia Burity. He served his sentence and later publicly expressed regret, describing it as a turning point that changed his life perspective. Since then, he has maintained a positive public image and focused on rebuilding his career.

Social Media

• Instagram: @fredy_costa_official
• X: @FredyCosta
• TikTok: @fredycostaofficial
• YouTube: Fredy Costa TV

Filmography

• Vidas Ocultas (2001)
• Reviravolta (2002)
• Sede de Viver (2004–2005)
• Entre o Crime e a Paixão (2006–2007)
• Windeck (2012)
• A Única Mulher (2015)
• Ouro Verde (2017)
• Apocalipse (2018)
• Biscoito da Fortuna (2021)