João Maria Tudela was born on August 27, 1929 in Lourenço Marques, Mozambique. He was an actor and writer, known for Cântico Final (1976), Jardins Proibidos (2000) and Conto de Natal (1988). He was married to Filomena Maria Fonseca. He died on April 22, 2011 in Cascais, Portugal.