Pedro Hossi Biography: Movies, Age, Ethnicity, Awards, Humanity, YouTube, Net Worth, Wife, Ethnicity, Fitness

Pedro Hossi is an Angolan-born actor who first drew broader attention through his performance in the acclaimed film “O Grande Kilapy” (2012).

His early move into international study and work in theatre, film, and television helped him build a reputation that spans Angola, Portugal, Brazil, France, and the United States.

With a career rooted in transnational experience, Hossi’s journey from Luanda to Portugal, then to the U.S. and Europe, has shaped his professional identity as one of Angola’s most internationally recognized actors.

Profile

• Full name: Pedro Hossi
• Date of birth: 12 August 1978
• Age: 47 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Luanda, Angola
• Nationality: Angolan
• Profession: Actor, Producer, Model
• Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
• Weight: 78 kg (approx.)
• Eye colour: Brown
• Hair colour: Brown
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Married to Ana Sofia de Oliveira (Portuguese actress and producer)
• Children: One daughter (born 2021)
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christianity
• Ethnicity: Ambundu
• Net worth: at $2.5 million

Early Life and Education

Pedro Hossi was born on August 12, 1978, in Luanda, Angola, to Angolan parents. At age two, his family moved to Portugal, where he grew up and completed his education. He attended Liceu Camões (Lisbon) for secondary school and developed a passion for acting during his teenage years, participating in local theatre productions.

At 18, he made his stage debut, performing in various plays before deciding to pursue acting professionally. He later moved to the United States to study at the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York, where he trained in method acting.

After completing his studies, he relocated to Paris, where he trained under the renowned acting coach Jack Waltzer, a lifetime member of the Actors Studio.

Personal Life

Pedro Hossi is married to Portuguese actress and producer Ana Sofia de Oliveira, with whom he has one daughter, born in 2021. The couple resides between Lisbon and Luanda, balancing family life and international projects.

Outside acting, Hossi is passionate about fitness, humanitarian work, and Angolan cultural promotion. He is an ambassador for several social campaigns focused on youth empowerment and education in Angola.

Career

Pedro Hossi began his professional acting career in Portugal, performing in television dramas and theatre productions. His early work led to international collaborations, particularly after starring in the Mexico–US co-production “Borderline” (2009).

His breakthrough came with “O Grande Kilapy” (2012), directed by Zezé Gamboa, where he starred alongside Brazilian actor Lázaro Ramos. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and earned critical acclaim for its portrayal of post-colonial Angola.

Following the success of O Grande Kilapy, Hossi appeared in Portuguese television series including Ouro Verde (winner of the 2018 International Emmy for Best Telenovela), A Herdeira, and Jikulumessu.

In 2019, he gained further international recognition by portraying General Xanana Gusmão in the Netflix film “Sérgio”, alongside Wagner Moura and Ana de Armas. His performance was praised for its authenticity and emotional depth.

He has since appeared in various European and Lusophone productions such as Linhas de Sangue (2018), km 224 (2021), and Boca Cava Terra (2022), continuing to bridge African and European cinema.

Hossi is also involved behind the scenes as a producer and mentor, working to promote Angolan cinema on international platforms. In 2023, he co-founded AfriGlobal Pictures, an independent production company supporting African storytelling through film.

Awards

• 2014 – Nomination for Best Actor at the Luanda Fashion Trophies (Jikulumessu)
• 2018 – Ouro Verde team received International Emmy Award for Best Telenovela
• 2019 – Nomination for Best Actor at the Luanda Fashion Trophies (A Herdeira)
• 2021 – Cultural Ambassador of the Year by the Angolan Film Society
• 2023 – Outstanding Diaspora Actor Award at the African Entertainment Awards (Lisbon)

Net Worth

Pedro Hossi’s net worth is estimated at $2.5 million USD. His income is derived from, acting roles, film production and co-productions, brand endorsements with luxury fashion and lifestyle companies etc.

Social Media

• Instagram: @pedro.hossi

Filmography

• Celluloid Filth (2007)
• Borderline (2009)
• La Fiesta de su Hermana (2009)
• O Grande Kilapy (2012)
• Phantom – Submarino Fantasma (2013)
• Jikulumessu (2014)
• Kuru (2016)
• Linhas de Sangue (2018)
• Sérgio (2019)
• km 224 (2021)
• Boca Cava Terra (2022)
• A Rainha Ginga – Legacy of Power (2024)

Books

• Entre Dois Mundos (2024) — a memoir project in development exploring his journey between Angola, Portugal, and Hollywood.