Hi, I’m João Maria Cardoso — a 26-year-old actor based in Lisbon, driven by curiosity and a deep love for storytelling in all its forms. I’ve been on stage since I was 17, training at ACT – Escola de Atores, and since then I’ve embraced roles that challenge and inspire me.
On stage, I’ve played Jared in the Portuguese version of Dear Evan Hansen, Pugsley in The Addams Family. I’ll soon appear as Richard Cameron in the theatre adaptation of Dead Poets Society at Teatro da Trindade, and I’m currently part of The Nutcracker on Ice.
I’m just as passionate about film and television, bringing the same dedication and curiosity to the camera as I do to live performance.
Music is another key part of my life: I play piano, sing, and write songs, with a special love for musical theatre. I speak Italian, studied engineering, and believe that every new experience feeds the craft.
Whether on stage, on set, or in the rehearsal room, my goal is always to bring some fun and heart to every story I tell.