His parents are from Trás-os-Montes, but he was born and spent his early life in Vila Nova de Gaia. He studied in Porto, Viana do Castelo and Vila Real. He did his military service in Lisbon, where he simultaneously studied Romance Languages and Law. Forced to leave Portugal for political reasons, he lived in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, New York and Paris. He got his Bachelor’s degree in Amsterdam, where he taught and now lives. His books are currently published by Quetzal.

Last updated: May 2017