Gilmário Vemba Biography: Movies, Age, Songs, Height, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Awards, Religion

Gilmário Vemba is an Angolan actor, comedian, writer, and television personality. He rose to prominence as a founding member of the comedy group Os Tuneza, one of Angola’s most successful entertainment collectives, and later became a household name through solo projects such as O Bar do Gilmário, After Party, and his Portuguese comedy appearances.

Profile

• Full name: Gilmário Pinto Vemba
• Date of birth: 19 June 1985
• Age: 40 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Luanda, Angola
• Nationality: Angolan
• Profession: Actor, Comedian, Writer, Producer, TV Presenter
• Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
• Weight: 80 kg (approx.)
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: Father – João Vemba (retired military officer); Mother – Teresa Pinto (schoolteacher)
• Siblings: Three
• Spouse: Carla Vemba
• Children: Four (three daughters and one son)
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christianity (Roman Catholic)
• Ethnicity: Mbundu
• (Kimbundu-speaking Angolan ethnic group)
• Net worth: $1.2 million

Early Life and Education

Gilmário Vemba Pinto (40 years old) was born on 19 June 1985 in Luanda, Angola, where he spent his childhood in a modest family environment. His father, a military officer, and his mother, a teacher, taught him discipline and curiosity — qualities that shaped both his education and creative work.

Vemba attended Complexo Escolar Heróis de Kangamba for his basic education and later pursued a degree in International Relations and Political Analysis at the Universidade Independente de Angola (UNIA). Though his academic training prepared him for diplomacy, his passion for humor and public communication soon drew him toward performance art.

Personal Life

Gilmário Vemba is married to Carla Vemba, and together they have four children — three daughters and one son. The comedian often references his family life in his performances, describing the daily chaos of parenting with humor and affection.

He resides between Luanda and Lisbon, balancing his Angolan television commitments with his growing international presence in Portugal’s comedy scene.

Career

Gilmário Vemba’s career began in 2003, when he co-founded the Angolan comedy group Os Tuneza alongside Daniel Vilola, Orlando Rodrigues, Cesalty Paulo, and José Chieta “Gilmário”.

The group’s creative fusion of stand-up, skits, and musical comedy revolutionized Angolan entertainment, earning them massive popularity across television, radio, and live shows.

For over 15 years, Vemba was one of the driving forces behind Os Tuneza, writing sketches and performing on hits such as Fora de Série (2008) and No Cúbico dos Tunezas (2018).

The group toured internationally, representing Angola in Portugal, Mozambique, Cape Verde, and Brazil, helping spread Angolan humor across Lusophone nations.

In 2020, Vemba announced his departure from Os Tuneza to focus on solo work. That same year, he launched O Bar do Gilmário — a television talk-comedy show blending interviews, sketches, and social satire. The show’s success marked his evolution from group comedian to multi-platform entertainer.

He followed with After Party (2021) and appeared in the Portuguese edition of Taskmaster (2022), where his natural charisma earned him a new European fan base.

Vemba has also ventured into acting, notably starring in A Dívida (2021), directed by Anacleto de Abreu, and performing in the Angolan-Portuguese stage production “Stand Up Comedy à Moda da Casa” (2022–2023).

Beyond performance, he writes columns and scripts, produces television content, and runs Vemba Entertainment, a creative agency promoting young Angolan comedians. His comedy often explores themes of family life, politics, social change, and African identity, combining humor with insight.

Awards

• Best Comedian (Angola) – Moda Luanda Awards (2017)
• TV Personality of the Year – Angola Television Gala (2019)
• Cultural Ambassador Recognition – Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Angola (2022)
• Lusophone Humor Excellence Award – Lisbon Comedy Fest (2023)

Net Worth

Gilmário Vemba’s net worth is estimated at approximately $1.2 million USD. His income streams include:

• Television hosting and acting contracts in Angola and Portugal
• Stand-up tours and comedy festival appearances across Africa and Europe
• YouTube monetization and social media sponsorships
• Brand endorsements with Unitel, BAI, and Nelo Motors Angola
• Ownership of Vemba Entertainment, a media production company
• Corporate speaking engagements and comedy workshops

Social Media

• Instagram: @vembacomedy
• Twitter (X): @GilmarioVemba
• TikTok: @vembacomedy
• YouTube: @GilmarioVemba3564

Filmography

• Fora de Série (2008)
• No Cúbico dos Tunezas (2018)
• O Bar do Gilmário (2021)
• After Party (2021)
• A Dívida (2021)
• Taskmaster Portugal (2022)
• Stand Up Comedy à Moda da Casa (2023)

Books

• Os Meus Pensamentos Não Dormem (2023)