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Isabel Abreu

Known For
Acting
Born
March 3, 1978 in Arronches, Portugal
Active Years
1998–2026 (29 Years)
Total Credits
56 credits in database
Acting Born Mar 3, 1978 Arronches, Portugal 56 credits
56
Total Credits
1998–2026
29 Years Career Span
6
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Biography

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Name: Isabel Abreu (born Maria Isabel Abreu Correia Pereira). Also known as Isabel Pont.
Birth Date: March 3, 1978.
Birth Place: Arronches, Portugal.
Profession: Actress.
Education: Graduated in Theatre from the Lisbon Theatre and Film School in 1998.
Family: Daughter of Carlos Correia Pereira and Maria Isabel Marouço da Ponte de Abreu. Sister of Carlos António de Abreu Correia Pereira. Married to director Tiago Guedes since January 1, 2001. They have two children: Tiago de Abreu Guedes de Carvalho and Maria Pereira Guedes de Carvalho.
Theatre: Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists (National Theatre, UK and international tours from Festival d'Avignon); Hamlet at Théâtre de l'Odéon, Paris; Black Lights on tour. Collaborations with Tiago Rodrigues, Marco Martins, Nuno Cardoso, Tonan Quito, Miguel Loureiro, Mathilde Monnier, and Christiane Jatahy.
Film/Known For: Olga Drummond (2019), Chorus (2014), Uma Vida à Espera (2016) (directed by Sérgio Graciano), Primeira Pessoa no Plural (directed by Sandro Aguilar).

Isabel Abreu, born Maria Isabel Abreu Correia Pereira, is a Portuguese actress born on March 3, 1978, in Arronches, Portugal. She graduated in Theatre from the Lisbon Theatre and Film School in 1998. Her acting credits include Olga Drummond (2019), Chorus (2014), and Uma Vida à Espera (2016). In theatre, she has appeared in Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists, Hamlet at Théâtre de l'Odéon, and Black Lights. She has collaborated with

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Isabel Abreu (born Maria Isabel Abreu Correia Pereira).
Also known as: Isabel Pont.
Birth: March 3, 1978, in Arronches, Portugal.
Education: Graduated in Theatre from the Lisbon Theatre and Film School in 1998.
Acting Credits/Known For: Olga Drummond (2019), Chorus (2014), Uma Vida à Espera (2016).
Film details: Uma Vida à Espera directed by Sérgio Graciano; Primeira Pessoa no Plural directed by Sandro Aguilar (main competition at the Rotterd...).
Theatre: Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists (National Theatre, UK and international tours from Festival d'Avignon); Hamlet at Théâtre de l'Odéon, Paris; Black Lights on tour.
Collaborations (Theatre): Tiago Rodrigues, Marco Martins, Nuno Cardoso, Tonan Quito, Miguel Loureiro, Mathilde Monnier, and Christiane Jatahy.
Personal (if relevant to career context, though the prompt asks for a career overview): Married to director Tiago Guedes.
Paragraph 1: Background and Training.
Isabel Abreu, born Maria Isabel Abreu Correia Pereira, is a Portuguese actress. She was born on March 3, 1978, in Arronches, Portugal. She graduated in Theatre from the Lisbon Theatre and Film School in 1998.
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In film, she is known for her roles in Olga Drummond (2019), Chorus (2014), and Uma Vida à Espera (2016). The film Uma Vida à Espera was directed by Sérgio Graciano. She also appeared in Sandro Aguilar's Primeira Pessoa no Plural, which was in the main competition at the Rotterd... [Note: The source cuts off, I must be careful. I will only include what is there].
Paragraph 3: Theatre Career.
Abreu's theatre work includes Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists, which performed at the National Theatre and conducted international tours from the Festival d'Avignon. Other theatre credits include Hamlet at the Théâtre de l'Odéon in Paris and Black Lights on tour. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with various directors, including Tiago Rodrigues, Marco Martins, Nuno Cardoso, Tonan Quito, Miguel Loureiro, Mathilde Monnier, and Christiane Jatahy.
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Isabel Abreu, born Maria Isabel Abreu Correia Pereira, is a Portuguese actress. She graduated in Theatre from the Lisbon Theatre and Film School in 1998. Born on March 3, 1978, in Arronches, Portugal, she is also known as Isabel Pont.

Her film credits include roles in Olga Drummond (2019), Chorus (2014), and Uma Vida à Espera (2016). The latter was directed by Sérgio Graciano. She also appeared in Sandro Aguilar's Primeira Pessoa no Plural, which was part of the main competition at the Rotterd.

In theatre, Abreu has performed in Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists, which was staged at the National Theatre and included international tours from the Festival d'Avignon. Her stage work also includes Hamlet at the

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Career timeline

A MadrastaSanto António - Lisbon LoveAuto da Casa
First Person Plural
Cidade Rabat
CassandraDialogues After the EndUbu
VortexRemains of the WindWorth Your Weight in Gold
Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard
The Earth of No ReturnOlga Drummond
Serpentarius
Uma Vida À EsperaMariphasa
Os BoysFado
Donos Disto TudoBunkerGod Will Provide
Coro dos Amantes
Os Filhos do RockOdisseiaImmaculate
SoilE Depois Matei-oAssim AssimSigns of Stillness in Meaningless Things
Noite Sangrenta37VoodooBloody Night
Alta DefiniçãoFather by ChanceEl Justiciero
Entre os DedosUprise
Santos Dumont - O desafio do ar · SeamstressDot.com
A FerreirinhaMaria e as Outras
Antonio, a Boy in Lisbon
O Espírito da LeiCafé da EsquinaWaking Up
Ajuste de ContasSuper PaiCon(s)certos na CaveAlta FidelidadeMotionless
Esquadra de Polícia
Débora

Full Filmography

56 titles
  • A Madrasta (2026) as Felícia Magalhães Neto
  • Santo António - Lisbon Love (2026)
  • Auto da Casa (2026)
  • First Person Plural (2025)
  • Cidade Rabat (2024) as Casal Amigos
  • Cassandra (2023) as Cassandra
  • Dialogues After the End (2023) as Sappho
  • Ubu (2023) as Sra. Ubu
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  • Vortex (2022)
  • Remains of the Wind (2022) as Judite
  • Worth Your Weight in Gold (2022) as Mercedes
  • Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard (2021)
  • The Earth of No Return (2020)
  • Olga Drummond (2020)
  • Serpentarius (2019) as (voice)
  • Uma Vida À Espera (2017)
  • Mariphasa (2017) as Luísa
  • Os Boys (2016) as Becas
  • Fado (2016) as Maria
  • Donos Disto Tudo (2015)
  • Bunker (2015)
  • God Will Provide (2015)
  • Coro dos Amantes (2014) as Ela
  • Os Filhos do Rock (2013) as Simone
  • Odisseia (2013) as Vera
  • Immaculate (2013)
  • Soil (2012)
  • E Depois Matei-o (2012) as Catarina
  • Assim Assim (2012) as Margarida
  • Signs of Stillness in Meaningless Things (2012)
  • Noite Sangrenta (2010) as Berta Maria
  • 37 (2010) as Sara
  • Voodoo (2010)
  • Bloody Night (2010) as Berta Maia
  • Alta Definição (2009) as Self
  • Father by Chance (2009) as Marta
  • El Justiciero (2009) as Sílvia
  • Entre os Dedos (2008) as Lúcia
  • Uprise (2008) as Leonor
  • Santos Dumont - O desafio do ar (2007) Seamstress
  • Dot.com (2007) as Ana
  • A Ferreirinha (2004) as Antónia Plácido
  • Maria e as Outras (2004) as Joana
  • Antonio, a Boy in Lisbon (2002) as Crying Secretary
  • O Espírito da Lei (2001) as Rita
  • Café da Esquina (2001) as Vera
  • Waking Up (2001) as Clara's Mother
  • Ajuste de Contas (2000) as Marta (jovem)
  • Super Pai (2000) as Paulina
  • Con(s)certos na Cave (2000) as Dulce
  • Alta Fidelidade (2000) as Yen
  • Motionless (2000)
  • Esquadra de Polícia (1999) as Rosário
  • Débora (1998) as Duo Granda Broa
  • O Homem Que Mordeu o Cão: O Filme as TBA
  • Creeks as Irene

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Isabel Abreu best known for?

Isabel Abreu is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Madrasta (2026), RuPaul's Drag Race UK (2019), Alta Definição (2009), Castle Rock (2018).

When and where was Isabel Abreu born?

Isabel Abreu was born on March 3, 1978 in Arronches, Portugal.

How many credits does Isabel Abreu have?

Isabel Abreu has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2026.

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Isabel Abreu by the numbers

56credits
38films
18TV series
1998–2026active years

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