- Born
- Birth nameJoão Manuel Relvas Leopoldo Botelho
- João Botelho was born on May 11, 1949 in Lamego, Portugal. He is a writer and director, known for Os Maias: Cenas da Vida Romântica (2014), Who Are You? (2001) and A Corte do Norte (2008). He has been married to Leonor Pinhão since 1978. They have three children.
- SpouseLeonor Pinhão(1978 - present) (3 children)
- Children
- 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.
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