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Leonor Teles was born in 1992 in Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal. Her family has roots in the local Romani community. She graduated in Directing and Cinematography from the National Film School (ESTC) in Lisbon and went on to complete a master's degree in Audiovisual Art and Multimedia. Her student film Rhoma Acans (2012) won awards at a number of festivals incl. Clermont-Ferrand, Munich and IndieLisboa. Her next short film _Balada de um Batráquio (2016(_ was invited into the Official Competition of the 66th Berlin International Film Festival and won the Golden Bear award as 'Best Short Film'. She currently works chiefly as a documentary filmmaker and cinematographer.

João Baptista was born on 27 October 1984 in Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal. He is an actor, known for Terra Brava (2019), Sunset: The Mystery of the Necklace of São Cajó (2023) and Coração d'Ouro (2015).

Ivo Lucas was born on 31 August 1990 in Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal. He is an actor and composer, known for Ivo Lucas: Não Faz Mal (2019), Bem-Vindos a Beirais (2013) and Arpeggio (2012).

Nuria Madruga was born on 28 August 1980 in Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal. She is an actress, known for Maré Alta (2004), Queridas Feras (2003) and Doida por Ti (2012). She has been married to Vasco Silva since 11 September 2010. They have three children.

Nina Flores was born on 31 January 1941 in Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal. She is an actress, known for Bonança & C.a (1969), Riso e Ritmo (1964) and Acácio (1962).

Barreto Poeira was born on 24 April 1901 in Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal. He was an actor, known for Porto de Abrigo (1941), Amor de Perdição (1943) and Viela, Rua Sem Sol (1947). He died on 30 October 1980 in Lisbon, Portugal.

Alves Redol was born on 29 December 1911 in Vila Franca de Xira, Ribatejo, Portugal. He was a writer, known for Vidas Sem Rumo (1956), Nazaré (1952) and Bola ao Centro (1947). He died on 29 November 1969 in Lisbon, Portugal.

Rogério Ceitil was born on 13 March 1937 in Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal. He is a director and editor, known for Duarte & C.a (1985), Zé Gato (1979) and Cartas na Mesa (1975).