Joana Ribeiro
ActingAbout Joana Ribeiro
Joana Isabel de Alvim Ribeiro (March 25, 1992) is a Portuguese actress and model. Joana Ribeiro was born on 25 March 1992 in Lisbon, Portugal to an engineer father and veterinarian mother. She studied first at the Luís Madureira School in Alfragide, and then completed secondary studies in Lisbon. Ribeiro initially studied architecture, but changed her focus to acting. She signed with an agency, Lisbon Elite, and played in the short film Herança do Silêncio (Silent Inheritance). Ribeiro's breakout role was as Mariana Côrte-Real in the telenovela Dancin' Days. Her next role was in another telenovela, Sol de Inverno (Winter Sun). She was cast as Susan Delgado in Amazon Prime Video's cancelled 2020 The Dark Tower series. Internationally, she's acted in The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018) by Terry Gilliam, Fatima (2020) by Marco Pontecorvo (in which she played Our Lady of Fátima), Infinite by Antoine Fuqua (2021) and The Man Who Fell to Earth by Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet (2022). She was one of the ten "Shooting Stars" at the Berlin Film Festival in 2020.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Joana Ribeiro reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Joana Ribeiro's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 23% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Joana Ribeiro remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Dreaming of Lions, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Joana Ribeiro Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Joana Ribeiro's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Joana Ribeiro.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Maria Vitória | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Dreaming of Lions | Isa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Englishman's Papers | Camila | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Dialogues After the End | Calypso | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Out of the Grey | Laura | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Sibyl | Germana "Germa" Teixeira | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | First Age | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Nightride | Sofia | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Shadow | Kamyla | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Infinite | Leona | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Name Above Title | Morena 1 e 2 / Topázio / Irmã Astrid | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Fatima | Mary | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Dark Tower | Susan Delgado | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Crooked Lines | Luísa Ribeiro | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Portugal Não Está à Venda | Mariana | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Black Book | Charlotte Corday | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Man Who Killed Don Quixote | Angelica | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Muletas | Tânia | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | At an Uncertain Time | Ilda | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Gasolina | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Domingos | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Bodyhackers | Renée Welles | Flop | Similar → |
Joana Ribeiro - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Joana Ribeiro?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joana Ribeiro is "Dreaming of Lions" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Joana Ribeiro acted in?
Joana Ribeiro has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Joana Ribeiro?
Other notable films include "Fatima", "Crooked Lines", and "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote".