Sílvio Nascimento Biography: Movies, Awards, Religion, Height, Ethnicity, Wife

Sílvio Emerson de Sousa Ferreira do Nascimento, professionally known as Sílvio Nascimento, is an Angolan actor, director, and producer whose career spans theatre, television, and film across Angola, Portugal, Brazil, and the United States. He rose to fame through his roles in the Angolan television serials “Windeck” and “Jikulumessu”, and in the historical epic “Njinga: Queen of Angola” (2013), where he portrayed Jaga Kasa Cangola.

Profile

• Full name: Sílvio Emerson de Sousa Ferreira do Nascimento
• Date of birth: 11 November 1987
• Age: 38 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Lubango, Huíla Province, Angola
• Nationality: Angolan
• Profession: Actor, Director, Producer, Filmmaker, Scriptwriter
• Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
• Weight: 78 kg (approx.)
• Eye colour: Brown
• Hair colour: Black
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: One sister
• Spouse: Semia Nascimento
• Children: One son and one daughter
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christianity
• Ethnicity: Nyaneka-Humbi ethnic background
• Net worth: $650,000 USD

Early Life and Education

Sílvio Emerson de Sousa Ferreira do Nascimento (38 years old) was born on 11 November 1987 in Lubango, Huíla Province, Angola. He spent his childhood in Lubango, attending Escola Sé Catedral, Escola 27 de Março, and later the Instituto Médio de Economia do Lubango (IMELUB) for his secondary education.

From an early age, he was drawn to storytelling and performance. At age 7, he joined a school theatre group, and by 18, he had become an active member of the theatre troupe Os Vozes Soltas, marking the beginning of his artistic journey.

He later moved to Luanda to pursue acting full-time and briefly studied Law at the Universidade Privada de Angola, though he paused his academic studies to focus entirely on film and theatre.

Personal Life

Sílvio Nascimento is married to Semia Nascimento, a private individual who occasionally appears alongside him at public events and award ceremonies. He has two children, though their names and ages are not publicly disclosed.

In interviews, Sílvio frequently acknowledges his family as his “foundation of peace,” especially his mother, sister, and wife, crediting them for his stability and growth.

Career

Sílvio Nascimento’s artistic journey began in theatre at the age of 7, and his professional acting career took off after joining Henrique Artes in 2008, one of Angola’s most acclaimed theatre groups. He performed in numerous stage productions including “Hotel Komarka,” which toured across Brazil, Portugal, Mozambique, Cape Verde, South Africa, and the USA, earning international recognition.

His television debut came with Reduzidos a Nada (2008), followed by appearances in Assaltos em Luanda 2 (2009) and the award-winning telenovelas “Windeck” (2012) and “Jikulumessu” (2014). These projects established him as a major acting talent in the Lusophone entertainment world.

In cinema, his portrayal of Jaga Kasa Cangola in “Njinga: Queen of Angola” (2013) remains a career-defining role, earning him widespread acclaim. He went on to star in notable productions such as Marcas do Passado (2014), Linhas de Sangue (2018), Falso Perfil (2018), Depression (2019), Marcação Cerrada (2019), and Mutu Mbi (2022).

His international recognition expanded through his work in Portuguese television, particularly in the telenovela “Amor Maior” (2016), where he portrayed Augusto.

In 2021, he co-founded Bambo Studios, an audiovisual production company aimed at promoting African cinema globally. By 2025, he was elected President of the Angolan Association of Cinema and Audiovisual Professionals (APROCIMA), reflecting his transition from performer to industry leader.

He has also served as a mentor and trainer for young filmmakers, advocating for better funding, education, and infrastructure in Angola’s creative sector.

Awards

• Festlip Festival, Brazil (2011) – Best CPLP Group (Henrique Artes)
• National Prize for Culture and Arts – Angola (2012)
• Moda Luanda Awards (2017) – Best Actor
• Globo de Ouro Angola (2018) – Best Actor
• Festival TV & Film Award, New York – Silver Award for Streaming Drama (Year unspecified)
• International Emmy Award Nominations (for Windeck and Jikulumessu)

Net Worth

Sílvio Nascimento’s estimated net worth is $650,000 USD. His earnings stem from acting roles, directing and producing, international theatre performances and speaking engagements, endorsements and ambassadorial contracts etc.

Social Media

• Instagram: @silvionascimentooficial
• X: @silvionasciment
• YouTube: Sílvio Nascimento Official

Filmography

• Reduzidos a Nada (2008)
• Assaltos em Luanda 2 (2009)
• Njinga: Queen of Angola (2013)
• Marcas do Passado (2014)
• Jikulumessu (2014)
• Amor Maior (2016)
• Linhas de Sangue (2018)
• Falso Perfil (2018)
• Depression (2019)
• Marcação Cerrada (2019)
• Mutu Mbi (2022)

Books

• O Ator e a Alma Africana (2023)