Manuel Cortez Actor

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Manuel Cortez, geboren am 24.Mai 1979 in Freiburg im Breisgau, ist ein deutsch-portugiesischer Schauspieler.
Manuel Cortez ist als Sohn einer deutschen Mutter sowie eines portugiesischen Vaters in Deutschland geboren, wuchs aber in Lissabon (Portugal) mit seinen beiden älteren Geschwistern auf. Sein Interesse für die Schauspielerei begann bereits in der Grundschule, wo er im Theater spielte. Später war er im Alter von 10 Jahren Kinderdarsteller an der portugiesischen Staatsoper und anschließend Jungschauspieler am Lissaboner Konservatorium, wo er auch eine Schauspiel- und Gesangsausbildung abschloss.
Seit über 20 Jahren steht Manuel Cortez vor der Kamera und hat zahlreiche Filme und Serien mit großer Leidenschaft, Spielfreude und Erfolg drehen können.
Sein Schauspiel zeichnet eine besondere Kraft, eine starke Emotionalität und eine große kindliche Freude aus. Manuel Cortez ist ein Schauspieler aus der Liebe zu diesem Beruf.

Overview

NationalityGermany, Portugal

LanguagesGerman (mother tongue), Portuguese (mother tongue), English (fluent), Spanish (fluent), French (basic), Italian (basic)

Born1979, Freiburg, Germany

Age range43 - 49

Height174 cm

Ethnic typesCentral South American, Germanic, Latin American, Mediterranean (fair), Middle Europe/Caucasian, Mixed race, Oriental, White

Place of residenceMünchen - Bavaria (Germany), Lissabon - Lisboa (Portugal)

Possible accommodationBarcelona - Catalonia (Spain), Madrid - Madrid (Spain), Köln - North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany), London - England (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Potsdam - Brandenburg (Germany), Berlin - Berlin (Germany)

MembershipsDeutsche Filmakademie (Germany)

Contact

Agentur Kick

Contact: Doris Kick

Alternative contact details:

http://www.agentur-kick.de

office@agentur-kick.de

+49 89 439 75 99 Fax (office)

+49 177 805 90 02

+49 89 43 74 83 49

Ottilienstraße 68

81827 München
Germany

Hall Entertainment Group

Contact: Phil Hall

Alternative contact details:

http://www.hall-entertainment.com

030 692095 289 Fax (office)

030 692095 280

Meßberg 4

20095 Hamburg
Germany

Skills/Talents

Languages German (mother tongue), Portuguese (mother tongue), English (fluent), Spanish (fluent), French (basic), Italian (basic)

Dialects Berlin (native dialect), Austrian (fluent), Bavaria (fluent), German (Northern) (fluent)

Dance Capoeira (very good), Cha cha cha (very good), Choreography (very good), Disco (very good), Flamenco (very good), Free dance (very good), Hip hop (very good), Latin American dance (very good), Modern dance (very good), Rumba (very good), Salsa (very good), Samba (very good), Street dance (very good), Tango (very good)

Singing. Country (very good), Folk (very good), Funk (very good), Rock (very good), Blues (good), Chanson (good), Hip hop/rap (good), Lieder (good), Punk (good), Rap (good), Stage singing (good)

Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Tenor

Musical instruments Electric guitar (good), Guitar (good)

Sports Archery (very good), Athletics (very good), Basketball (very good), Boxing (very good), Gym (very good), Horseback Riding (very good), Jogging (very good), Rock Climbing (very good), Scuba Diving (very good), Skateboarding (very good), Snowboarding (very good), Stage fighting (very good), Windsurfing (very good), Badminton (good), Billiards (good), Fencing (good), Golf (good), Ice Skating (good), Juggling (good), Motorbiking (good), Mountaineering (good), Roller Blading (good), Rowing (good), Shooting (good), Soccer (good), Surfing (good), Wakeboarding (good), Water Skiing (good), Yoga (good), Bowling (basic), Darts (basic), Dressage (basic), Handball (basic), Kiteboarding (basic), Rugby (basic), Showjumping (basic), Sword Fighting (basic), Table Tennis (basic), Tennis (basic)

Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car, Driver’s licence motorbike, Driver’s licence scooter

Appearance

Age range 43 - 49

Height 174 cm

Build Slender

Colour of eyes Brown/green

Colour of hair Salt-and-pepper

Hair style curly short

Twin No

Ethnic types Central South American, Germanic, Latin American, Mediterranean (fair), Middle Europe/Caucasian, Mixed race, Oriental, White

Training

1997 - 1999 Ausbildung zum Diplom-Maskenbildner (Spezial Make-Up / Spezial Effekte), .
1991 - 1996 Schauspiel-und Gesangsausbildung, am Konservatorium der Vereinigung junger Schauspieler in Lissabon
1989 - 1991 Kinderschauspielschule, Lissabon

Awards/Nominations

2019 Bester Carmeo in Langfilm Festival des Deutschen Films (Germany) - Nomination
for / Liebe verjährt nicht

2019 Publikumspreis Festival des deutschen Films (Germany) - Nomination
for / Liebe verjährt nicht

2013 Deuter Filmpreiß-Film des Jahres- Puklikumspreis (Germany) - Nomination
for Rodriguez / Mann tut was mann kann

2008 Festival Meziapatra - Bester Film (Czechia) - Award
for Nuno (Hauptrolle) / Mein Freund aus Faro

2008 Max Ophüls Preis - Drehbuch (Germany) - Award
for Nuno (Hauptrolle) / Mein Freund aus Faro

2006 Deutscher Fernsehpreis - Beste tägliche Serie (Germany) - Award
for Rokko Kowalski (Hauptrolle) / VERLIEBT IN BERLIN

2005 Rose D´Or - Beste europäische Serie (Switzerland) - Award
for Rokko Kowalski (Hauptrolle) / VERLIEBT IN BERLIN

2002 Filmkunstfest (Germany) - Award
for ALF / Fickende Fische

CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre CV - Audio CV - Other


CV - Television & Streaming

2025
Bloß nicht Liebe

Hager Moss

Network/Distributor: ZDF

Television film

Sebastian Stern
Directed by

Danilo Ferreira
Supporting Actor

2025
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SOKO Wismar - Tödliche Gedanken

Real Film Berlin

Network/Distributor: ZDF

Television series

Oliver Dommenget
Directed by

Sascha Walburg
Actor in Episode

2025
Zwischen Nelke und Zyan

Hochschule Darmstadt

Short film

Leandro Ribeiro
Directed by

Joaquim
Lead

2024
München Mord - Im Zweifel für den Zweifel

TV 60

Network/Distributor: ZDF

Television series

Anno Saul
Directed by

Maximilian Dobek
Star of Episode

2024
Watzmann ermittelt - Die graue Lola

Lucky Bird Pictures GmbH

Network/Distributor: ARD

Television series

John Delbridge
Directed by

Konrad Heuser
Star of Episode

2024
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Traumschiff Miami

Polyphon Film GmbH

Network/Distributor: ZDF

Television series

Tina Kriwitz
Directed by

Matteo Diaz
Supporting Actor

2023
Mandat für Mai - Neue Chance

Real Film Berlin GmbH

Network/Distributor: ZDF

Television series

Sven Fehrensen und Eva Wolf
Directed by

Jott
Actor in Episode

2023
Die Rosenheim Cops - Der perfekte Mann

Bavaria Fiction GmbH

Network/Distributor: ZDF

Television series

Manuel Grabmann
Directed by

Ullrich Smolinksi
Actor in Episode

2022
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Bettys Diagnose

Network Movie Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH,

Television series

Tina Kriwitz
Directed by

Eric Hafter
Actor in Episode

2022
Rock'n Roll Superpa

Good Humor GmbH

Network/Distributor: Pilot

Television series

Simon Meyer
Directed by

Manager
Supporting Actor

2022
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Hotel Barcelona

Dreamtoll Entertainment

Network/Distributor: ZDF

Television series

Christian Theede
Directed by

Castillo
Ongoing Leading Part

2022
Klein Kunst Klaus

Good Humor GmbH

Network/Distributor: Pilot

Television series

Comedy, Horror

Daniel Kraus
Directed by

Zecke
Ongoing Supporting Actor

2019
Löwenzahn

Studio-TV-Film GmbH

Network/Distributor: ZDF

Television series

Hannes Spring
Directed by

GIGGI
Star of Episode

2018
Bad Housekeeping (AT)

Rex Film

Network/Distributor: Teaser (Serienkonzept)

Dirk Michael Häger
Directed by

Fritto
Lead

2018
Jenny-echt gerecht

Network/Distributor: RTL

Suki Roessel
Directed by


Actor in Episode

2018
Liebe verjährt nicht

Network/Distributor: ARD

Television film

Sebastian Hilger
Directed by


Cameo

2018
Video thumbnail
Ein Sommer in Salamanca

Network/Distributor: ZDF

Television film

Michal Keuch
Directed by


Supporting Lead

2017
Bad Cops

Network/Distributor: RTL

Television series

PeterLadkani
Directed by


Star of Episode

2016
Soko Wien - Familienbande

Network/Distributor: ZDF/ ORF

Television series

Erhard Riedlsperger
Directed by


Actor in Episode

2016
Für Immer Emma und ewig

Network/Distributor: Sat 1

Television film

Comedy

Doron Wisotzky
Directed by


Cameo

2016
Video thumbnail
Schlimmer geht immer

Network/Distributor: Sat1

Television film

Kai Meyer- Ricks
Directed by

Petro
Lead

2016
SOKO DONAU/WIEN - Auf Ewig

Network/Distributor: ZDF/ORF

Television series

Erhard Riedlsperger
Directed by

Max Zadra
Actor in Episode

2016
FAMILIE DR. KLEIST - Hopp oder Topp

Network/Distributor: ARD

Television series

Jan Bauer
Directed by

Mike Maska
Actor in Episode

2014
Dating Daisy

Network/Distributor: ARD

Television series

Züli Aladag
Directed by

Antonio
Ongoing Role

2014
ALARM FÜR COBRA 11 - Jump

Network/Distributor: RTL

Television series

Nico Zavelberg
Directed by

Flo
Star of Episode

2014
HANNA HELLMANN

UFA

Network/Distributor: ZDF

TV series

Drama

Kai Meyer-Riecks
Directed by

Rasmus Kofler
Lead

2014
Notruf Hafenkante - Bis zum Umfallen

Network/Distributor: ZDF

Television series

Rolf Wellingerhof
Directed by

Christian Linnemann
Actor in Episode

2013
SCHMIDT- Gebrochene Herzen

Network/Distributor: RTL

Television series

Alexander Dierbach
Directed by

Giovanni
Supporting Actor

2012
Dating Daisy

NDF

Network/Distributor: RTL

Television series

Florian Schwarz
Directed by

Giovanni
Lead

2011 - 2012
"Anna und die Liebe"

Producers at work

Network/Distributor: SAT 1 / Sixx

Television series

Comedy, Drama

Jurij Neumann, Tina Faust u.a.
Directed by

Luca Benzoni
Lead

2011
Die Geisterfahrer

Network/Distributor: ZDF

Television film

Lars Becker
Directed by

Salvatore Pozzo
Supporting Actor

2010
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MEK 8 - Fanatisch

Action Concept

Network/Distributor: RTL 2

Television series

Action, Crime

Nico Zavelberg
Directed by

Karim Isouh
Supporting Actor

2010
ACHTUNG ARZT

Network/Distributor: SAT1

Television film

Rolf Silber
Directed by

Agostini

2009
Mein Flaschengeist und ich

Constantin Television

Network/Distributor: RTL

Television film

Fairy tale

Andreas Senn
Directed by

Remagen (Hauptrolle)
Lead

2009
Kommissar Stolberg - Bei Anruf Mord

Network/Distributor: ZDF

Television series

Michael Schneider
Directed by

Samy Erkal
Supporting Lead

2009
MÄRCHENSTUNDE ("Der Dieb von Bagdad")

Network/Distributor: Pro7

Sitcom

Nico Zingelmann
Directed by

Sindbad

2008
Großstadtrevier - Prüfungen

Network/Distributor: NDR/ARD

Television series

Jan Ruzicka
Directed by

Ralle
Star of Episode

2008
DIE DREISTEN DREI

Network/Distributor: SAT1

Television series

Ralf Betz, Claudia Boderke
Directed by

Hauptrolle Manuel
Lead

2008
GONGER

Network/Distributor: Pro7

Television film

Christian Theede
Directed by

Eike

2008
KÖNIG DROSSELBART

Network/Distributor: ARD

Television film

Sibylle Tafel
Directed by

Husar

2008
GRIECHISCHE KÜSSE

Network/Distributor: SAT1

Television film

Felix Dünnemann
Directed by

Janis (Hauptrolle)
Lead

2008
KÜSSE A LA CARTE

Network/Distributor: SAT1

Television film

Dietmar Klein
Directed by

Giacomo

2007
Nachtschicht - Ich habe Angst

Network/Distributor: ZDF

Television series

Lars Becker
Directed by

Hadschi Ramzi
Star of Episode

2007 - 2008
ANGIE

Network/Distributor: RTL

Sitcom

Jan Becker
Directed by

Boris Steinkamp (Hauptrolle)
Lead

2007
FREUNDSCHAFTEN UND ANDERE NEUROSEN

Network/Distributor: ZDF

Television film

Marc Schlichter
Directed by

Joaqim

2007
EL SOLITARIO

Network/Distributor: für spanisches TV

Television series

Manuel Ríos
Directed by

Diogo

2007
MÄRCHENSTUNDE ("Des Kaisers neue Kleider")

Network/Distributor: Pro7

Sitcom

Franziska Meyer-Price
Directed by

Hannes

2007
EINE WIE KEINER

Network/Distributor: Pro7

Sitcom

Marco Petry
Directed by

Roque (Hauptrolle)
Lead

2006
DER LETZTE ZEUGE - Martinspassion

Network/Distributor: ZDF

Television series

Bernhard Stephan
Directed by

Mann im Park
Supporting Actor

2006
Angie - Kaufrausch

Sony Pictures, Hürth

Network/Distributor: RTL

Television series

Drama

Sophie Allet-Coche
Directed by

Boris Steinkamp
Lead

2006
LIEBE AUF KREDIT

Network/Distributor: SAT1

Television film

Michael Kreihsl
Directed by

Gus

2005
Der Ferienarzt

Polyphon Film

Network/Distributor: ZDF

Television series

Hans J. Tögel
Directed by

Francesco
Actor in Episode

2005 - 2006
VERLIEBT IN BERLIN

Network/Distributor: SAT1

Soap

diverse
Directed by

Rokko Kowalski (Hauptrolle)
Lead

2005
Ladyland

Network/Distributor: SAT.1

Television series

Rainer Matsutani
Directed by

Ricco
Actor in Episode

2005
Maja

Network/Distributor: Pro7

Television series

Granz Henman
Directed by

Miguel
Supporting Actor

2005
MEINE MUTTER TANZEND

Network/Distributor: NDR

Television film

Jan Ruzicka
Directed by

Fred

2004
ZIVIS

Network/Distributor: RTL

Television film

Jasmin Samderelli
Directed by

Tofu

2004
BEI HÜBSCHEN FRAUEN SIND ALLE TRICKS ERLAUBT

Network/Distributor: Pro7

Television film

Peter Stauch
Directed by

Mark (Hauptrolle)
Lead

2004
DIE ENGEL

Network/Distributor: RTL

Television series

Axel Sand
Directed by

Torsten Wildfeuer

2004
DIE RETTUNGFLIEGER: "Für die Liebe"

Network/Distributor: ZDF

Television series

Thomas Nikel
Directed by

Pablo

2004
EDEL & STARCK: "Schuld und Sühne"

Network/Distributor: SAT1

Television series

Bernard Stephan
Directed by

Dominik (Episodenhauptrolle)
Star of Episode

2004
MIT HERZ UND HANDSCHELLEN: "ABGEKARTERTES SPIEL"

Network/Distributor: SAT1

Television series

Thomas Neun
Directed by

Luigi (Episodenhauptrolle)
Star of Episode

2004
D.N.X. DAS MUTANTENINTERNAT

Network/Distributor: RTL

Television film

Nico Zingelmann
Directed by

Schultze

2002
DENNINGER - Der Mallorcakrimi: "Gören leben gefährlich"

Network/Distributor: ZDF

Television series

Matthias Tiefenbacher
Directed by

Fernando (Episodenhauptrolle)
Star of Episode

2002
EISKALTE FREUNDE

Network/Distributor: Pro7

Television film

Ute Wieland
Directed by

Marco Boger

2002
SEVENTEEN-MÄDCHEN SIND DIE BESSEREN JUNGS

Network/Distributor: Pro7

Television film

Hans Jörg Thun
Directed by

Oliver

2002
UND DIE BRAUT WUSSTE VON NICHTS

Network/Distributor: ZDF

Television film

Rainer Kaufmann
Directed by

Miguel

2002
IN ALLER FREUNDSCHAFT

Network/Distributor: ARD

Television series

Peter Weckwerth
Directed by

Christian (Episodenhauptrolle)
Star of Episode

2001
PFEFFERKÖRNER: "PARTYCRASHER"

Network/Distributor: NDR

Television series

Andrea Katzenberg
Directed by

Frederik Bergsteen (Episodenhauptrolle)
Star of Episode

2000
ZWEI VOM BLITZ GETROFFEN

Network/Distributor: SAT1

Television film

Kasper Heidelbach
Directed by

Basti
Supporting Actor

2000
7 Tage im Paradies

Network/Distributor: ARD

Television film

Dietmar Klein
Directed by

Miguel

CV - Film

2020
FEUER

BOOM YEAH BERLIN

Feature film (cinema)

Manuel Cortez
Directed by


Lead

2018
Jenseits vom Gut und Böse

Network/Distributor: Neptunia Pictures

Feature film (cinema)

Krishna Bhati
Directed by


Supporting Actor

2017
Fünf Freunde - Im Tal der Dinosaurier

Feature film (cinema)

Mike Marzuk
Directed by

Petro
Supporting Actor

2015
Vor der Morgenröte

Feature film (cinema)

Maria Schrader
Directed by

Maître d'Hôtel
Supporting Actor

2014
Bitter/Süß

Neptunia Pictures

Network/Distributor: KINO

Other

Krishna Bhati
Directed by

Toni
Lead

2012
Mann tut was mann kann

Feature film (cinema)

Comedy

Marc Rothemund
Directed by

Rodriguez
Supporting Actor

2012
Füsse im Mund

PeeWee Horris Films

Other

Florian Anders
Directed by


Supporting Actor

2011
Bild von Ihr

PeeWee Horris Films

Feature film (cinema)

Florian Anders
Directed by

Phil
Supporting Actor

2011
Dating Lancelot

Port au Prince Filmproduktion

Network/Distributor: Port-Au-Prince Pictures

Feature film (cinema)

Oliver Rihs
Directed by

Milan
Lead

2009
FIRE!

Feature film (cinema)

Raul Heimrich
Directed by

Enthüllungsjournalist Eric Simon
Supporting Actor

2007
Das sardonische Lächeln

Feature film (cinema)

Tilo Koch
Directed by

Micha
Lead

2007
Mein Freund aus Faro

Feature film (cinema)

Nana Neul
Directed by

Nuno (Hauptrolle)
Lead

2006
Asudem

Godhattan Productions

Feature film (cinema)

Daryush Shokof
Directed by

Vampire
Supporting Actor

2006
HEADHUNTER- THE ASSESSMENT WEEKEND

Feature film (cinema)

Sebastian Panneck
Directed by

Roman
Lead

2005
Feste in den Straßen

Short film

Thomas Schlagkamp
Directed by

Tonio (Hauptrolle)
Lead

2005
"Lauf der Dinge"

Intervista Digital Media

Feature film (cinema)

Rolf S. Wolkenstein
Directed by

Richie (Hauptrolle)
Lead

2004
Goldene Zeiten

Westside Filmproduktion GmbH

Feature film (cinema)

Comedy

Peter Thorwarth
Directed by

Soapstar
Supporting Actor

2003
"Die Nacht der lebenden Loser"

Hofmann & Voges Entertainment

Feature film (cinema)

Matthias Dinter
Directed by

Wurst (2. Hauptrolle)
Lead

2003
Autobahnraser

Feature film (cinema)

Michael Keusch
Directed by

Bülent (Hauptrolle)
Lead

2001
SKYWALKER

HFF Babelsberg

Short film

Jules Hermann
Directed by

Luke
Supporting Actor

2001
Fickende Fische

Feature film (cinema)

Almut Getto
Directed by

ALF

2000
BE.ANGELED

Feature film (cinema)

Roman Kuhn
Directed by

DJ

2000
Engel & Joe

Feature film (cinema)

Vanessa Jopp
Directed by

ALF

CV - Theatre

2020
SWINIG NELLS

WINTERHUDER FÄHRHAUS HAMBURG

Theatre

Comedy

CHONZSTANZE BEHRENDS
Directed by

THOMAS
Ensemble Leading Part

1997
DIE OUTSIDER

Theatre

MACEL MORIEGA
Directed by

Pony-Boy

1996
DER EINGEBILDETE KRANKE

Theatre

.
Directed by

Geliebter

1996
VIEL LÄRM UM NICHTS

Theatre

.
Directed by

Benedict

1995
EIN SOMMERNACHTSTRAUM

Theatre

.
Directed by

Puck

1994
TORE DER HÖLLE

Theatre

Paulo da Silva
Directed by

Kleiner Teufel

CV - Audio

2014
Alles eine Frage der Technik

Network/Distributor: hörbuch

Radio play/audiobook

Autor: Mia Morgowski
Directed by

Paul
Lead

2013
Turbo

Network/Distributor: KINO

Dubbing

Animation

Animationsfilm
Directed by

Angelo
Supporting Actor

CV - Other

2019
ZDF FEHRNSEHGARTEN

FEHRNSEHGARTEN ON TOUR

Network/Distributor: ZDF

Hosting/presenting

DIVERSE
Directed by


Host/presenter

2015
BÖSER WOHNEN

Web series

Dirk Michael Häger
Directed by

Fritto
Lead