Anecdotes

Has a daughter from his first marriage named Tâmara Castelo (b. July 8th 1984).

Has two daughters named Violeta (b. 2 June 2004) and Sancha (b. February 13, 2009) by his partner Maria de Lucena.

Has East Indian ancestry, from Goa, where the Goese were a Catholic Portuguese speaking and named community in the Portuguese colony.

Studied in Dramatic Art School of Strasburg University.

He's one of the founders of Grupo de Teatro Adoque.

In theater he worked in musicals, children's plays, comedy and also drama.

He hosted a Tv program called "Isto só video" for 3 years.

Between 1993 and 1999 he directed actors.

Published his first book, "O Navegador" (The Navigator), on October 2008.

His wife is photographer Maria Lucena.

Son of António Castelo.

Grandfather of two girls named Flor, born March 5, 2010 (Tâmara's daughter with João Ferreira), and Noa, born February 26th 2015 (Tâmara's daughter with chef Chakall).