Joana Marques Biography: Awards, Age, Net Worth, Height, Movies, Husband, Parents

Joana Marques is a prominent Portuguese humorist, screenwriter, radio host, television presenter, and comedian.

Renowned for her sharp satirical style and the popular segment Extremamente Desagradável, she has become one of the most influential voices in Portuguese media.

Through radio, television, books, and live performances, she delivers insightful social commentary with wit, entertaining and engaging audiences across the country.

Joana Marques
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Joana Marques
Born:	January 3, 1986 (age 40 years old)
Place of Birth:	Lisbon, Portugal
Nationality:	Portuguese
Ethnicity:	Portuguese
Height:	153 cm
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	João Pedro Marques and Mrs Marques
Siblings:	Vasco Baptista Marques
Spouse:	Daniel Leitão
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Two
Occupation:	Humorist, Screenwriter, Radio Host, Television Presenter
Net Worth:	$8 million

Early Life and Education

Joana Marques was born on January 3, 1986, in Lisbon, Portugal, and brought up by her parents, João Pedro Marques, a historian and novelist, and Mrs Marques, in an intellectually stimulating environment.

Her ethnicity is Portuguese. She grew up with her brother Vasco Baptista Marques. Her religion is Christianity.

She developed a love for writing from a young age and graduated with a degree in Communication Sciences from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at NOVA University Lisbon.

This academic foundation combined with family influences shaped her critical and humorous perspective on society.

Career

Joana Marques began her professional path as a screenwriter in 2007, contributing to programs like 5 Para a Meia-Noite. In 2012, she co-created and presented Altos e Baixos with her husband Daniel Leitão on Canal Q.

She gained massive popularity through radio work on Antena 3 and later Rádio Renascença with As Três da Manhã alongside Ana Galvão and Inês Lopes Gonçalves.

Her segment Extremamente Desagradável became Portugal’s most listened-to radio comedy. She has served as a judge on Ídolos, written books including Elefante na Sala, and performed live shows like Desconfia.

She also contributes to Isto É Gozar com Quem Trabalha and continues creating satirical content that resonates widely while maintaining independence and relevance in Portuguese media.

Awards and Nominations

• Globo de Ouro Personalidade do Ano – Digital (2022, 2023, 2025)
• Nominations for Humor Personality of the Year
• Recognition as one of Portugal’s most influential women

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @joanamarquespic

Personal life

Joana Marques, 40 years old, has been married to humorist Daniel Leitão since 2014. The couple shares two sons and prioritizes family time despite busy careers.

They met professionally and built a life together, balancing creative work and parenting. No other past relationships are publicly known. She remains engaged in a stable and devoted married life. Her height is 153 cm.

Net worth

Joana Marques’s net worth is estimated at $8 million USD.

Her income primarily comes from radio hosting, television appearances, screenwriting, book sales, live comedy shows, and brand collaborations.

Additional revenue streams include podcasting and public speaking. The sustained success reflects her strong audience connection and smart career diversification in entertainment.

Filmography

• Altos e Baixos (2012)
• As Três da Manhã (radio)
• Extremamente Desagradável (radio segment)
• Isto É Gozar com Quem Trabalha
• Ídolos (judge)
• Various shorts and television appearances