Manuel Cortez

Manuel Cortez started acting on stage in Lisbon , Portugal , at the age of 9. During 10 years of acting, he gathered experience in operas, musicals, theatres and street dance performances. At the age of 18, he decided to move to Berlin , Germany , to graduate as a special makeup artist. From there on, he worked as a freelance make-up artist for music videos, fashion shows, and drag queen night shows among others. At the age of 21, he had his first major role in a German TV movie. In the following 7 years, he starred in over 35 movies and series.