Zuaa, who was born in Lisbon, attended the 98th Academy Awards with the film’s team after it received several nominations during this year’s awards season. The film was nominated for four Oscars: Best Picture, Best International Feature Film, Best Actor for Wagner Moura, and Best Casting.

While she was not nominated individually, her presence at the ceremony highlighted the growing visibility of Portuguese actors in international productions.

Zuaa has built her career in both Portugal and Brazil, working in film, theatre, and performance. She’s known for her strong stage presence and for choosing projects that explore identity, history, and personal stories.

Her role in “O Agente Secreto”, directed by Brazilian filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho, is another step in her international career.

For Portuguese audiences, seeing Zuaa at the Oscars was a reminder that more and more Portuguese artists are working internationally. In recent years, many Portuguese actors and filmmakers have appeared in films and festivals around the world, helping to put Portuguese talent in the spotlight.

On the red carpet in Hollywood, Zuaa joined fellow cast members and filmmakers to celebrate the film’s recognition at the Academy Awards. Alongside the rest of the team, the actress represented a small but meaningful Portuguese presence at one of the most-watched events in the film industry.