Dalila Carmo Biography: Age, Ex-Husband, Net Worth, Movies, Height, Awards

Dalila Carmo Biography: Age, Ex-Husband, Net Worth, Movies, Height, Awards

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Dalila Carmo e Sousa Amorim, known professionally as Dalila Carmo, is a Portuguese actress renowned for her versatile performances in television, film, and theater.

With a career spanning over three decades, she gained widespread recognition for her leading role as Florbela Espanca in the 2012 biographical film Florbela, earning her the Sophia Award for Best Actress from the Portuguese Film Academy.

Profile

  • Full Name: Dalila Carmo e Sousa Amorim
  • Stage Name: Dalila Carmo
  • Born: 24, August 1974
  • Age: 50 years old
  • Birthplace: Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
  • Nationality: Portuguese
  • Occupation: Actress
  • Height: 1.68m
  • Parents: Mr. Amorim and Mrs. Amorim
  • Siblings: Unknown
  • Spouse: Vasco Machado (m.?-2023)
  • Children: None
  • Relationship: Single
  • Net Worth: $1.5 million

Early Life and Education

Dalila Carmo e Sousa Amorim was born on August 24, 1974, in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, to parents referred to as Mr. Amorim and Mrs. Amorim.

Information about her siblings is not publicly available. Raised in Portugal’s Porto region, she developed an early passion for the performing arts, which led her to pursue professional training.

From 1996 to 1997, she studied at The Actors Studio in New York under Marcia Haufrecht, specializing in the Method, and observed sessions at the prestigious institution. She also completed a Marionette’s Theater Course at Ballet-Teatro in 1992.

Her ethnicity is Portuguese, and her religious beliefs remain undisclosed.

Career

Dalila Carmo began her acting career in 1990 with a role in the short film O Criado Ostrowski by Paulo Castro, marking her entry into Portuguese cinema.

Her early work included theater, with performances in A Queima de Judas (1992) with Teatro O Bando and Let’s Make Opera (1994) at Teatro São Luiz. She gained further experience at the Almada Theatre Company under Joaquim Benite, appearing in Molière by Mikhail Bulgakov (1995).

Her film breakthrough came with Manoel de Oliveira’s Vale Abraão (1993), followed by roles in A Comédia de Deus (1995) and Tráfico (1998), showcasing her ability to navigate diverse genres.

Carmo’s television career flourished in the late 1990s and 2000s, with roles in nearly ten telenovelas, including Diário de Maria (1998), Jardins Proibidos (2000), and Morangos com Açúcar (2003).

Her portrayal of twin sisters Verónica and Vitória Mendes in TVI’s A Impostora (2016) earned her nominations for Best Actress at the French Soap Awards and TV 7 Dias Trophee. Her leading role in Florbela (2012) won her the Sophia Award, cementing her as a leading actress.

She also contributed to music, declaiming a poem in Tiago Bettencourt’s Nós Somos (2011) and reinterpreting Foram Cardos, Foram Prosa for a 2017 EP.

After 21 years with TVI, Carmo’s exclusive contract was not renewed in 2021, prompting her return to SIC for Por Ti (2022) as Mónica Amado.

She rejoined TVI in 2023, starring in João Sem Deus and a new season of Morangos com Açúcar, and took on a leading role in A Fazenda (2024). Her theater work continues, with notable performances under directors like Emanuel Demarcy-Mota and António Pires.

Carmo’s dedication to her craft and her advocacy for Portuguese culture through her roles have made her an influential figure in the arts.

Social Media

  • Instagram Handle: @dalilacarmo

Personal Life

Dalila Carmo e Sousa Amorim was previously married to Vasco Machado, though the marriage dates and details of their divorce are not publicly specified, with the marriage ending before 2023.

She has no children and is currently single, with no publicly confirmed romantic relationships. Based between Lisbon and Madrid, Carmo maintains a private lifestyle, focusing on her career and passions for travel and the arts.

She is actively involved in charitable causes and shares glimpses of her experiences on Instagram, including a heartfelt tribute to her grandmother in 2024.

Filmography

  • O Criado Ostrowski (1990)
  • Vale Abraão (1993)
  • A Comédia de Deus (1995)
  • Tráfico (1998)
  • O Anjo da Guarda (1999)
  • Os Meus Espelhos (2005)
  • Quero Ser Uma Estrela (2009)
  • Quinze Pontos na Alma (2009)
  • Florbela (2012)

Net Worth

Dalila Carmo e Sousa Amorim has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million as of 2025. Her wealth is primarily derived from her extensive work in television, particularly telenovelas like A Impostora, Na Corda Bamba, and Valor da Vida, as well as her acclaimed film roles, notably in Florbela.


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