Ricardo Trêpa
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 28, 1972 in Porto, Portugal
- Active Years
- 1990–2025 (36 Years)
- Total Credits
- 38 credits in database
Biography
Ricardo Oliveira de Sousa Trêpa is a Portuguese film actor born on October 28, 1972, in Porto, Portugal. Active in the entertainment industry since 1990, he has appeared in over 25 films and several television shows, accumulating a total of 38 known credits on the Movie Database. He is the grandson of Portuguese film director Manoel de Oliveira. Throughout his career, he has appeared in most of his grandfather's feature films since 1990. As a prominent figure in Portuguese cinema, his acting career spans multiple decades, bridging family legacy with extensive television and cinematic performance history.
Career overview
Ricardo Oliveira de Sousa Trêpa is a Portuguese film actor who was born on October 28, 1972, in Porto, Portugal. Active since 1990, he has built a substantial career in the film and television industries. His professional portfolio includes appearances in over twenty-five films and multiple television shows, contributing to a total of thirty-eight known acting credits.
As a prominent figure in Portuguese cinema, he is the grandson of the noted Portuguese film director Manoel de Oliveira. Demonstrating a significant familial and professional collaboration, Trêpa has appeared in most of his grandfather's feature films produced since the beginning of his acting career in 1990.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
38 titles- Lulu (2025)
- The Life of Mirrors (2025)
- À Conversa com Ana Rita Clara (2022) as Self
- Festa é Festa (2021) as João Maria Brito
- Someone Lost (2019) as Gusmão
- Madre Paula (2017) as Guarda Real
- Não Esquecerás (2017) as Anjo
- A Herdeira (2017) as João Domingos
- Heart of Gold (2015) as Manuel
- The Old Man of Belem (2014) as Don Quixote
- Famel Top Secret (2014) as Co-Piloto Helicóptero
- Invisible World (2013) as Segment "Do Visível ao Invisível"
- Gebo and the Shadow (2012) as Joao
- The Conquered Conqueror (2012) as Tourist Guide
- Historic Centre (2012) as Tourist Guide
- The Strange Case of Angelica (2010) as Isaac
- The Panels of São Vicente de Fora: A Poetic Vision (2010) as São Vicente
- Eccentricities of a Blonde-Haired Girl (2009) as Macário
- Ilha dos Amores (2007) as Nuno
- Christopher Columbus, The Enigma (2007) as Manuel Luciano (1946-60)
- Belle Toujours (2006) as Barman
- Magic Mirror (2006) as José Luciano / Touro Azul
- Do Visível ao Invísivel (2005)
- The Fifth Empire (2004) as El Rei Sebastião
- Saber Amar (2003)
- A Talking Picture (2003) as Oficial
- The Uncertainty Principle (2002) as José Feliciano, 'Touro Azul' / Fiscal
- Porto of My Childhood (2001) as Manoel 2
- Word and Utopia (2000) as Padre António Vieira (young)
- A Lenda da Garça (1999) as Rodrigo
- The Letter (1999) as Intrus
- Os Lobos (1998) as Jacinto
- Inquietude (1998) as Boyfriend
- Traffic (1998) as Francisco, the General's Son
- Party (1996)
- Abraham's Valley (1993) as Extra
- The Divine Comedy (1991)
- No, or the Vain Glory of Command (1990) as Soldier
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ricardo Trêpa best known for?
Ricardo Trêpa is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Festa é Festa (2021), Madre Paula (2017), Heart of Gold (2015), OneyPlays (2014).
When and where was Ricardo Trêpa born?
Ricardo Trêpa was born on October 28, 1972 in Porto, Portugal.
How many credits does Ricardo Trêpa have?
Ricardo Trêpa has accumulated over 38 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2025.
What is Ricardo Trêpa's background in cinema and television?
Ricardo Oliveira de Sousa Trêpa is a Portuguese film actor born on October 28, 1972, in Porto, Portugal. Active in the entertainment industry since 1990, he has appeared in over 25 films and several television shows, accumulating a total of 38 known credits on the Movie Database. He is the grandson of Portuguese film d...
Ricardo Trêpa by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Festa é Festa (2021) as João Maria Brito — aged about 48
- Traffic (1998) as Francisco, the General's Son — aged about 25
- Saber Amar (2003) — aged about 30
- Madre Paula (2017) as Guarda Real — aged about 44
- Heart of Gold (2015) as Manuel — aged about 42
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