Ana Paiva(I)
- Actress
Born in Portugal, Ana has started performing at the age of six when she
joined the famous school Academia de Música de Santa Cecilia, studying
there for 10 years.Here Ana continued studying music, joining the
Musical Conservatory Program at the age of 10. That same year Ana was
chosen to integrate the school Chamber Choir, that was formed by the
most talented students in the school. As part of the Choir, Ana
traveled around Portugal in several concerts, both as a Choir member
and as a Solo artist. As part of the Choir, Ana was also part of the
amazing show O Gigante Adamastor. Years later, while studying
Journalism at University, Ana enrolled in another University, the
Lusiada University of Lisbon to study theater and cinema with the
renowned actor, writer and director Tozé Martinho. After starting her
acting studies there she caught the eye of her teacher Tozé, who
invited her to join his Theater Company and be part of his play O Meu
Menino, touring around the country. Once she graduated from University
she enrolled the European Union program Youth In Action. With this
program, Ana toured in Europe performing for children with the intent
of increasing their awareness for different cultures and respect
towards others. After, Ana moved to New York where she was offered a
talent based scholarship to continue her studies in acting. She has
since then been part of several theater productions and independent
movies.