Joana Ribeiro Biography: Age, Height, Movies, Net Worth, Husband, Parents, Instagram, Career

Joana Isabel de Alvim Rodrigo Pereira Ribeiro, known professionally as Joana Ribeiro, is a Portuguese actress and model celebrated for her dynamic performances in both Portuguese television and international cinema.

She gained prominence through her breakout role as Mariana Côrte-Real in the SIC telenovela Dancin’ Days (2012), which earned her a Portuguese Golden Globe nomination.

With roles in high-profile films like Terry Gilliam’s The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018) and Fatima (2020), where she portrayed Our Lady of Fátima, Ribeiro has established herself as a versatile talent with a growing global presence, recognized for her elegance and emotional depth.

Profile

• Full Name: Joana Isabel de Alvim Rodrigo Pereira Ribeiro
• Stage Name: Joana Ribeiro
• Born: 25, March 1992
• Age: 33 years old
• Birthplace: Lisbon, Portugal
• Nationality: Portuguese
• Occupation: Actress, Model
• Height: 1.68m
• Parents: Mr. Ribeiro and Mrs. Ribeiro
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Joana Isabel de Alvim Rodrigo Pereira Ribeiro was born on March 25, 1992, in Lisbon, Portugal, to an engineer father and a veterinarian mother, referred to as Mr. Ribeiro and Mrs. Ribeiro.

Information about her siblings is not publicly available. She attended Luís Madureira School in Alfragide, followed by Externato de São José in Restelo until the 9th grade, and completed her secondary education at Escola Secundária do Restelo.

Initially pursuing architecture, Ribeiro shifted her focus to acting, training with Lisbon Elite agency and studying at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in Los Angeles. Her ethnicity is Portuguese, and her religious beliefs remain undisclosed.

Career

Joana Ribeiro began her acting career with a role in the short film Herança do Silêncio (Silent Inheritance) after signing with Lisbon Elite agency.

Her breakthrough came in 2012 with the role of Mariana Côrte-Real in SIC’s telenovela Dancin’ Days, where she won a casting with over 2,000 candidates, earning a Portuguese Golden Globe nomination for her performance.

She followed this with roles in SIC’s Sol de Inverno (2013) as Margarida Aragão, Poderosas (2015) as Luísa, and RTP1’s Madre Paula (2016) as Paula, showcasing her ability to portray diverse characters in Portuguese television.

Ribeiro’s international career took off with her role as Angelica in Terry Gilliam’s The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018), which premiered at Cannes Film Festival.

She further expanded her global presence with roles in Fatima (2020), playing Our Lady of Fátima alongside Harvey Keitel, and Antoine Fuqua’s Infinite (2021).

Her performance as Ilda in At an Uncertain Time (2015) earned critical praise, and she starred in films like Linhas Tortas (2019), Portugal Não Está à Venda (2019), and The Black Book (2018).

In 2020, she was cast as Susan Delgado in Amazon Prime Video’s cancelled The Dark Tower series, and in 2022, she appeared in Showtime’s The Man Who Fell to Earth. Her stage work, including performances recognized at the 2012 LUX Awards, highlights her versatility.

Ribeiro continues to balance Portuguese and international projects, with recent roles in Nightride (2021), A Sibila (2022), and Glória (2021) on Netflix, where she played Lisa Dominguez.

Named a European Shooting Star at the 2020 Berlin Film Festival, she is celebrated for her ability to bring depth to her characters, often finding personal resonance in her roles.

Her modeling work, including campaigns with high-fashion brands, complements her acting career, and her advocacy for Portuguese cinema underscores her commitment to cultural representation.

Ribeiro’s ambition to work with acclaimed directors and her growing international profile position her as a leading figure in global entertainment.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @joanaribeiroo

Personal Life

Joana Isabel de Alvim Rodrigo Pereira Ribeiro maintains a private personal life, with no publicly confirmed information about a spouse or romantic partners. She has no children.

Based in Lisbon, she shares a close friendship with Filipa, a childhood friend with whom she collaborated on a school project that earned top marks.

Ribeiro is passionate about travel, often posting about her experiences, and values her role as a mirror for audiences, as she expressed in interviews.

Filmography

• Herança do Silêncio (2012)
• Dancin’ Days (2012)
• Sol de Inverno (2013)
• At an Uncertain Time (2015)
• Poderosas (2015)
• Madre Paula (2016)
• Paixão (2017)
• The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018)
• The Black Book (2018)
• Glória (2021)
• Infinite (2021)
• Nightride (2021)
• The Man Who Fell to Earth (2022)
• A Sibila (2022)

Net Worth

Joana Isabel de Alvim Rodrigo Pereira Ribeiro has an estimated net worth of $2 million as of 2025.

Her primary sources of income include her acting roles in Portuguese telenovelas like Dancin’ Days and Sol de Inverno, as well as international films such as The Man Who Killed Don Quixote, Fatima, and Infinite.