Manuela de Freitas - Actor Profile

Manuela de Freitas

Acting
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
36Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 4, 1940
Birth Place: Lisbon, Portugal

About Manuela de Freitas

Manuela de Freitas was born on September 4, 1940 in Lisbon, Portugal.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Manuela de Freitas reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 36 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Manuela de Freitas's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 44% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Manuela de Freitas remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Recollections of the Yellow House, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Manuela de Freitas Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Manuela de Freitas's career based on audience ratings.

★8.2
Recollections of the Yellow House (1989) movie poster
★8.2

Recollections of the Yellow House: Lisbon, 1989. A middle-aged poor man, tormented by an illness, lives in a cheap room in a family boarding house, in the

Recollections of the Yellow House

1989•Comedy
★7.5
Hovering Over the Water (1993) movie poster
★7.5

Hovering Over the Water: Laura Rossellini, a widow from Rome, vacations on the Algarve coast one hot summer. One day while sunbathing, she finds

Hovering Over the Water

1993•Drama
★7.5
Fragile as the World (2001) movie poster
★7.5

Fragile as the World: An impossible love. Two young people who love each other. Vera and João can’t find in this life the space, time, or iden

Fragile as the World

2001•Drama
★7.4
Agosto (1988) movie poster
★7.4

Agosto: Summer of 1964. The professor Carlos and the couple Dário and Alda spend time together in the beach during vacations. Aw

Agosto

1988•Drama
★7.2
The Spousals of God (1999) movie poster
★7.2

The Spousals of God: After receiving a visit from a messenger of God, João de Deus wins his buddy's girlfriend through a roll of the dice.

The Spousals of God

1999•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Manuela de Freitas.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 The Portuguese Woman Vidente Average Similar →
2017 Zeus Marioneta (voice) Flop Similar →
2014 Fado Camané - Flop Similar →
2003 Come and Go Fausta Hit Similar →
2003 Antes Que o Tempo Mude Mother Flop Similar →
2001 Fragile as the World Avó Super Hit Similar →
2000 The Heart's Root Mrs. Assembleia Average Similar →
1999 The Spousals of God Sister Bernarda Hit Similar →
1997 The Hips of J.W. Prostitute Flop Similar →
1996 Haircut Conservative Flop Similar →
1996 God's Comedy Judite Hit Similar →
1995 Paraíso Perdido Inês Hit Similar →
1994 Far Away from Here Pharmacist Flop Similar →
1993 Rosa Negra Barriga d'Água Flop Similar →
1993 Poor George Wife in Restaurant Flop Similar →
1993 Hovering Over the Water Sara Super Hit Similar →
1991 Xavier Sick Woman Hit Similar →
1990 The Sound of the Shaking Earth Isabel Hit Similar →
1989 Recollections of the Yellow House Dona Violeta Super Hit Similar →
1988 A Propósito da Bandeira Nacional Narrator Flop Similar →
1988 Agosto Nina Hit Similar →
1988 Three Less Me Ana, Rita's Aunt (voice) Average Similar →
1987 The Mountains of the Moon Isabel Flop Similar →
1986 The Satin Slipper Dona Isabel Hit Similar →
1985 Ninguém Duas Vezes Mariana Average Similar →
1984 Dead Man's Seat Mafalda Flop Similar →
1984 Lisboa Cultural - Flop Similar →
1983 Dina and Django Dina's Boss Average Similar →
1982 Silvestre - Hit Similar →
1981 Francisca Raquel Hit Similar →
1979 Doomed Love Freira Hit Similar →
1978 Trails Atena Hit Similar →
1974 Entremês Famoso Sobre a Pesca no Rio Minho - Flop Similar →
1972 Past and Present Noémia Hit Similar →
1972 Fragments of an Alms-Film Maria Average Similar →
N/A Rita Mariana Flop Similar →

Manuela de Freitas - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Manuela de Freitas?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Manuela de Freitas is "Recollections of the Yellow House" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Manuela de Freitas acted in?

Manuela de Freitas has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Manuela de Freitas?

Other notable films include "Hovering Over the Water", "Fragile as the World", and "Agosto".