Nuno Lopes: Movies & Box Office

Nuno Miguel Pereira Lopes, known professionally as Nuno Lopes, is a celebrated Portuguese actor and DJ whose career spans over three decades, beginning in 1991 and continuing to the present day. Born on 6 May 1978 in Lisbon, Portugal, Lopes honed his craft at the Lisbon Theatre and Film School before extending his training abroad, studying under renowned mentors such as Robert Castle, Susan Batson, Tom Brangle and Wass M. Stevens. His education also equipped him with complementary talents—including artistic fencing, dance, singing and music—which have enriched his dynamic performances on both stage and screen. Throughout his extensive theatrical repertoire, he has interpreted works by legendary playwrights like Bertolt Brecht, William Shakespeare, August Strindberg, Heiner Müller, Georges Perec, Beaumarchais, Ferenc Molnár and Pierre Corneille, starring in productions such as Man Equals Man, Cymbeline and The Marriage of Figaro. In film and television, Lopes achieved international recognition for his compelling role in Saint George, Portugal’s submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards, and later captivated global audiences as Duarte “Boxer” Silva in Netflix’s series White Lines. His nuanced portrayals have earned him numerous accolades and solidified his status as a versatile talent in contemporary Portuguese cinema. Despite his artistic successes, Lopes faced serious legal challenges when, on 20 November 2023, he was sued in a New York court by writer‑filmmaker Anna Martemucci (known as A.M. Lukas) for alleged rape dating back to 2006. The accused actor vehemently denied the accusations, emphasizing his refusal to settle confidentially and his commitment to defending his reputation through the legal process.