Biography

Rui Mendes was born on June 19, 1937 in Coimbra, Portugal. He is an actor and writer, known for The Magic Springs of Gerenia (1983), The Portuguese Falcon (2015) and Spirited Away (2001). He was previously married to Maria José Mendonça.

Son of Jorge da Silva Mendes and Maria Amélia da Costa de Albuquerque. Grandson of Henrique de Albuquerque.

Father, by his wife, of Rui Bruno Junqueira Mendonça de Albuquerque Mendes (born 13 May 1979) and Ana Catarina Junqueira Mendonça de Albuquerque Mendes (born 4 January 1984).