Cláudia Semedo Biography: Books, Net Worth, Age, Husband, Movies, Awards, Religion

Cláudia Semedo is a Portuguese-Anglo-African actress, television presenter, journalist, and writer whose presence on stage, screen, and broadcast media has steadily grown since the early 2000s.

Known for her articulate voice, versatility, and advocacy for racial and gender equality in Portuguese media, she has become one of the most respected cultural figures in contemporary Portuguese entertainment.

Profile

• Full name: Cláudia Cristina Ferreira Semedo
• Date of birth: 18 January 1983
• Age: 42 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Oeiras (Oeiras e São Julião da Barra), Portugal
• Nationality: Portuguese (of Afro-European descent)
• Profession: Actress, Television Presenter, Journalist/Media Host, Author
• Height: 165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
• Weight: 56 kg (123 lbs)
• Eye colour: Dark brown
• Hair colour: Black (naturally curly)
• Parents: Father – Cape Verdean descent; Mother – Portuguese descent
• Siblings: Two sisters
• Spouse: João Ribeiro (married 2012)
• Children: Alice Ribeiro (born 2012), André Ribeiro (born 2018)
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Ethnicity: Afro-Portuguese (Cape Verdean and Portuguese ancestry)
• Net worth: $1.2–1.5 million

Early Life and Education

Cláudia Cristina Ferreira Semedo was born on 18 January 1983 in Oeiras e São Julião da Barra, Portugal, into a multicultural family of Portuguese and Cape Verdean heritage.

She trained at the Escola Profissional de Teatro de Cascais, completing her acting course in 2001. Later, she pursued a degree in Journalism from the Escola Superior de Comunicação Social (ESCS) in Lisbon, which she completed around 2012.

Personal Life

Cláudia Semedo married film producer João Ribeiro in 2012. The couple has two children: a daughter, Alice (born 2012), and a son, André (born January 2018).

She often balances her creative career with motherhood, describing her family as her “anchor and joy.” In interviews, Semedo has spoken openly about her experiences as a woman of colour in Portuguese entertainment, saying she has had to work “ten times more to receive fewer opportunities.”

Career

After completing her acting studies, Cláudia Semedo began her professional career on stage, performing in various productions at Teatro Municipal Amélia Rey Colaço. Her strong stage presence and emotional depth quickly led to opportunities in television and cinema.

Her early screen roles include appearances in O Jogo (2004) and Só Gosto de Ti (2004). She later gained wider recognition in the drama series Água de Mar and Linhas de Sangue, where her nuanced performances were praised.

In 2009, she appeared in the internationally distributed film O Último Voo do Flamingo, based on the novel by Mozambican author Mia Couto. The film was significant for its portrayal of postcolonial African narratives, and Semedo’s performance drew attention to her heritage and versatility.

Beyond acting, Semedo became a prominent television presenter. She hosted programs on RTP2 and cultural events, including the 2015 Prémios Sophia (Portuguese Film Academy Awards). Since January 2017, she has served as the artistic director of Teatro Municipal Amélia Rey Colaço, promoting inclusivity and young talent in the Portuguese arts scene.

In 2025, she returned to television in the acclaimed drama A Fazenda, reaffirming her position as a mature, respected figure in Portuguese entertainment.

Net Worth

Cláudia Semedo’s estimated net worth stands between $1.2–1.5 million USD. Her income sources include: Acting in film and television productions, hosting and presenting for RTP and cultural events etc.

Social Media

• Instagram: @claudiasemedooficial
• X: @claudiasemedo
• YouTube: Cláudia Semedo

Filmography

• O Último Voo do Flamingo (2009)
• Linhas de Sangue (2018)
• Água de Mar (TV, 2014–2015)
• Só Gosto de Ti (TV, 2004)
• O Jogo (TV, 2004)
• A Fazenda (TV, 2025)

Books

• Adormecer Se(m) Medo (2006)
• Sonhar Se(m) Medo (2007)
• Acordar Se(m) Medo (2010)