Pedro Lima (actor) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 April 1971 Luanda, Portuguese Angola, Portugal |
| Died | 20 June 2020 (aged 49) Cascais e Estoril, Cascais, Portugal |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
Pedro Manuel Barata de Macedo Lima (born April 20, 1971 – died June 20, 2020) was a famous actor from Portugal and Angola. He was well-known for his roles in Portuguese TV shows called telenovelas. Before becoming an actor, Pedro was also a talented Olympic swimmer.
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Pedro Lima's Swimming Career
Pedro Lima was a strong swimmer who represented Angola in the Summer Olympic Games. He competed in the Olympics twice. First, he went to the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Later, he also competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.
Olympic Performances
During his Olympic appearances, Pedro Lima competed in several swimming races. He always gave his best effort.
- In 1988, he swam in the 50-meter freestyle, 100-meter freestyle, and 100-meter butterfly events.
- In 1992, he competed in the 50-meter freestyle and 100-meter butterfly races.
Although he did not win medals at the Olympics, he gained valuable experience.
African Games Success
Pedro Lima also achieved great success at the 1991 All-Africa Games. These games are a big sports event for African countries.
- He won a gold medal in the Men's 50-meter freestyle race.
- He also earned a bronze medal in the Men's 100-meter butterfly event.
These medals showed his skill and dedication to swimming.
National Records Held
As of 2018, Pedro Lima held two national swimming records for Angola. These records showed how fast he was in the water.
- He held the 50-meter freestyle record with a time of 23.98 seconds. He set this record at the 1991 All-Africa Games.
- He also held the 100-meter backstroke record with a time of 59.30 seconds.
These records highlight his lasting impact on Angolan swimming.
Pedro Lima's Acting Career
After his swimming days, Pedro Lima found a new passion in acting. He started by hosting a TV show about movies called Magacine. This led him to many roles in popular Portuguese soap operas.
Famous Telenovela Roles
Pedro Lima became a familiar face on Portuguese television. He starred in many well-loved telenovelas.
- Some of his notable roles were in shows like O Último Beijo and Ninguém como Tu.
- He also appeared in Fala-me de Amor and Ilha dos Amores.
- Another popular show he was in was A Outra.
His acting made him a household name in Portugal.
Movie Appearances
Besides TV shows, Pedro Lima also acted in movies. He showed his talent on the big screen too.
- In 2009, he starred in the movie Second Life.
- He played the character Luca in this film.
His movie roles added to his successful acting career.
Full Filmography
Here is a list of some of the movies Pedro Lima acted in:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Trânsito Local | João | |
| 2006 | The Botanist | ||
| 2009 | El Contrato | Peter Oliveira / Shade | |
| 2009 | Second Life | Luca | |
| 2009 | Perpétua | ||
| 2013 | Quarta Divisão | Dono Agência | |
| 2014 | Eclipse em Portugal | Pastor | |
| 2015 | A Uma Hora Incerta | Jasmim | |
| 2019 | O Homem Cordial | Vitor | |
| 2019 | Congo: No Caminho das Trevas | Afonso Ferreira | Short film |
Pedro Lima's Family Life
Pedro Lima had a loving family. He was a partner to model Anna Westerlund. Together, they had four children. He also had an older son from a previous relationship with Patrícia Piloto. Pedro was a father to five children in total.
Pedro Lima's Passing
Pedro Lima sadly passed away on June 20, 2020. His body was found in Cascais, Portugal. He was 49 years old. His death was a great loss to his family, friends, and fans.
See also
In Spanish: Pedro Lima (actor) para niños
