The famous people Lisbon are reputed throughout the country and the world for their remarkable contributions to the fields of art, politics, literature and much more. The famous people of Lisbon range from political leaders to talented painters and from singers to writers and journalists.
Some of the famous people of Lisbon are:
- Paula Rego: She was born in 1935 and is known for her prowess as a skilled painter. She skillfully depicts folk tales of Portugal through her artistic works. She basically uses oil and acrylic paint and creates excellent collage. Paula Rego's pastel sketches are among the greatest specimens of her repertoire. 2 of her drawings named 'Dog Woman' and 'Dancing Ostriches' have been widely acclaimed.
- Alexandra Lencastre: She is among the very popular actresses in Portugal. She was born in Lisbon in 1965, as Maria Alexandra de Alencastre Telo Teodósio Pedrosa. Alexandra began her acting career with the play named 'Frei Luís de Sousa'. She has worked with important directors such as Carlos Avilez, João Lourenço, José Wallenstein and others. Some of the films in which she showed her talent as a flawless actress are Filha da Mãe, Delfim, The Dancer Upstairs and many more.
- Miguel Esteves Cardoso: Miguel Esteves Cardoso is famous as a contemporary writer, a critic, journalist and even a translator. He is a
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doctorate in Political Philosophy and completed his education from Manchester University. Currently working as the director of 'The Independent', a popular weekly, Miguel has been contributing to the world of journalism and reporting. For a short while he took an interest in politics and was chosen as candidate for MEP. Some of his eminent literary works are 'The Reason of Things', 'Cemetery of Girls', 'Love is Fodido', 'My Problem' and 'Last Volume'.
- António Vieira: Vieira earned great fame in the 17th century, as an eminent writer of Portuguese prose. His career had been very glorious and he excelled during the various stages of his life. Vieira was a remarkable Jesuit orator, a missionary, a preacher, a statesman and also a diplomat. Being an able administrator, he believed in the progress of democracy in Portugal. During his lifetime, António Vieira wrote important works such as 'Sermoes ', 'Cartas', 'Historia do futuro' and 'Ecco dos voces Saudosos' to name just a few. National Library of Paris, houses one of his famous works, in its original form.
Some of the other renowned personalities of Lisbon are José Dominguez, Bruno Aguiar, Bernardo Sassetti, José Gonçalves and others.
The famous people Lisbon are numerous and they have surely added to the fame of the city as well as the country.
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