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Father of Francisco Mendes and Miguel Mendes.

Has a granddaughter named Ana Mar (b. 2004).

Brother in law of Lauro António.

Father of João Corado Mendes.

Supports Sporting CP.

1988 - Music for the programme "Especial Natal" - for the public Tv Channel R.T.P.

1989 - Show "Só Nós Três"

1990 - Show "Improvisos Carlos Mendes"

1991 - Gives classes in the Instituto Superior de Comunicação Empresarial in the Cinema Course where he teatches "Music for Cinema and Television"

1965 - Founder of the group "Os Sheiks"

1967 - Invited to record the original song "Penina" by Paul Macartney (later entered the disc "Songs That Lennon and Macartney gave Away"

1976 - Record "Amor Combate"

1986 - Music for the play "O Touro"

1987 - Music for the play "O Destino Morreu de Repente"

1991 - Musical Programme for R.T.P. "O Natal do Pai Natal"

1972 - Wins the portuguese Song Festival with the song "Festa da Vida"

1992 - Author and presenter of a television programme for SIC called "Falas Tu ou Falo Eu"

1972 - Recors several records "A Fala do Homem Nascido", "Alegre Se Fez Triste", "1ª Canção Com Lágrimas", "2ª Canção Com Lágrimas", "Regresso"

1989 - Music for "Especial Fim de Ano" for R.T.P.

1992 - Show "Boa Nova"

1977 - Record "Canções de Ex-Cravo e Malviver"

1984 - Record "Chão de Vento"

1990 - Music for TV Show "Por Mares Nunca Dantes Navegados" for R.T.P.

1980 - Record "Triângulo do Mar"