Ana Magaia

Ana Magaia
Born
Ana dos Remédios Magaia

(1958-12-27) December 27, 1958
Lourenço Marques, Mozambique
OccupationsActress, Producer, Theatre performer
Years active1980s–present
Notable workGranma Nineteen and the Soviet’s Secret, Mosquito, Não é Preciso Empurrar

Ana dos Remédios Magaia (born 27 December 1958) is a Mozambican actress, producer and theatre performer. She has been active in stage, film, and television for more than four decades, becoming one of Mozambique’s most influential cultural figures. Magaia gained international recognition for her portrayal of Grandmother Catarina in João Ribeiro’s film Granma Nineteen and the Soviet’s Secret (2019), a role that earned her the Best Supporting Actress award at the Kisima Music & Film Awards in 2020. Her extensive body of work spans theatre, television and cinema, and she continues to advocate for professionalisation and education in Mozambique’s film industry.

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