He is a Sport Lisboa Benfica (Portuguese football/soccer team) fanatic.
Also works as graphic designer.
Awarded the prestigious Ordem do Infante D.Henrique (Grau Comendador),
one of Portuguese's highest honors, by President Jorge Sampaio on June
10th 2005.
Member of the Juri of the 29th São Paulo International Film Festival,
held in São Paulo, Brazil, from October 21st to Novenber 3rd 2005.
Member of the jury of the 27th Nantes Three Continents Festival, held
22-29 November 2005 in Nantes, Frances.