Catarina Ascensão

Catarina Ascensão is a Portuguese actress and director. She has made a name for herself in Portuguese cinema, both in front of and behind the camera. Some of her notable film appearances include roles in "O Ornitólogo" (2016), directed by João Pedro Rodrigues, and "A Herdade" (2019), directed by Tiago Guedes. As a director, she is known for her short films that often explore intimate and personal themes. Although she hasn't widely received international awards, Ascensão is respected in the Portuguese film industry for her contributions and talent.