1977Nominee
Best Performance
Torre Bela
José Afonso
Actor
Aveiro, Portugal
August 2, 1929
Biography
Zeca Afonso is among the most influential folk and political musicians in Portuguese history. He became an icon in Portugal due to the role of his music in the resistance against the dictatorial regime of Oliveira Salazar. He is still widely listened to, not only in Portugal, but also abroad.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
2005Nominee
Best Performance
A Shot in the Dark
1976Nominee
Best Performance
Habitat-Un Défi
Career Highlights
1985Highlight
Best Performance
No One Twice
2017Highlight
Best Performance
Ermera Roses
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The Portuguese