Mina Andala Biography: Boyfriend, Films, Age, Net Worth, Height, Siblings, Religion, Parents, TV Series

Mina Andala is a Portuguese actress, writer and director of Cape Verdean and São Toméan descent, known for her work across Portuguese and British film, television and theatre.

She gained particular recognition as Neuza dos Anjos in A Única Mulher and later reached an international audience through Carnival Row, Unforgotten, Foundation, The Confessions of Frannie Langton and Firebrand.

Mina Andala
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Name:	Mina Andala
Born:	16 April 1979 (age 47 years old)
Place of Birth:	Lisbon, Portugal
Nationality:	Portuguese
Ethnicity:	Cape Verdean, São Toméan
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Andala
Occupation:	Actress, writer, director
Net Worth:	$1 million

Early Life and Education

Mina Andala was born on 16 April 1979 in Lisbon, Portugal, and grew up in the city within a family of West African heritage. She was raised by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andala, while details about her siblings have remained outside the public record.

Growing up in Lisbon exposed her to Portugal’s multicultural environment and helped shape the artistic path she would later pursue. She studied Drama at the Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema in Lisbon, specialising in Actor and Director Training, and completed professional training at Chapitô.

Her theatrical education led to work with texts ranging from William Shakespeare to Fernando Pessoa, while she later studied filmmaking at the London Film Academy in 2009. She is of Cape Verdean and São Toméan ethnicity and follows a Christian religious tradition.

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Career

Mina Andala began her professional acting career in 2001 with O Programa da Maria, quickly establishing herself in Portuguese television and theatre.

She subsequently appeared in productions including Os Santos da Casa, Ilha das Cores, Laços de Sangue and A Única Mulher, where her portrayal of Neuza dos Anjos became one of her defining performances.

She also wrote and directed the plays Pobre Idade and O Beijo da Morte.

Her career later expanded into British television and international cinema, with roles in Carnival Row, Unforgotten, Foundation, The Confessions of Frannie Langton, The Chelsea Detective, Midsomer Murders, Surface and Firebrand.

In The Scent of Things Remembered, she played Hermínia, earning Best Actress honours at the Caminhos do Cinema Português and CinEuphoria Awards, while also receiving a 2026 Sophia Award nomination for Best Leading Actress.

Personal Life

Mina Andala, 47 years old, has maintained a grounded personal life, with no reliably documented spouse, children or long-term romantic partner.

She has lived and worked in London while continuing to maintain strong professional ties to Portugal, dividing her creative work between acting, theatre and filmmaking.

Her public profile has remained centred primarily on her artistic career and advocacy for greater opportunities for Black performers.

Net Worth

Mina Andala has an estimated net worth of $1 million. Her income comes principally from acting in Portuguese and international film and television, as well as theatre and creative work. Her writing, directing and filmmaking activities provide additional professional avenues.

Filmography

• Todo o Tempo do Mundo — 2000
• O Programa da Maria — 2001
• Herman SIC — 2001
• Ganância — 2001
• O Espírito da Lei — 2001
• Os Santos da Casa — 2003
• Olhos nos Olhos — 2009
• Regresso a Sizalinda — 2010
• Laços de Sangue — 2011
• Yvone Kane — 2014
• A Única Mulher — 2015
• Peregrinação — 2017
• Gabriel — 2019
• Carnival Row — 2019
• Unforgotten — 2021
• Foundation — 2021
• Midsomer Murders — 2023
• Firebrand — 2023
• Surface — 2025
• The Scent of Things Remembered — 2025

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