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Born on September 9, 1976 in Lisbon, Portugal, Lúcia Moniz is a singer, film actor and stage actor. That puts Lúcia Moniz at 49 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Eden Prairie High School.
My Take
For most international viewers, Lúcia Moniz is the woman who sings in Portuguese in Love Actually, and that scene alone shows how emotion can cross any language barrier. But I see her as far more than a single memorable moment. Having represented Portugal at the Eurovision Song Contest, released several albums, and worked across film and theatre, she has a versatility that deserves wider recognition. I am drawn to performers who move fluidly between singing and acting, carrying genuine feeling into both. To me she is an underappreciated talent who ought to be far better known beyond Portugal.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lúcia Moniz
- Name (Japanese)
- ルシア・モニス
- Reading
- るしあ・もにす
- Born
- September 9, 1976 (age 49)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dragon
- Origin
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Occupation
- singer / film actor / stage actor
2. Background
- High school
- Eden Prairie High School
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/luciamoniz/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%C3%BAcia%20Moniz
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q269675
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lúcia Moniz born?
Born September 9, 1976 (age 49).
Where is Lúcia Moniz from?
Lúcia Moniz is from Lisbon, Portugal.
What does Lúcia Moniz do?
Lúcia Moniz works as singer, film actor, stage actor.
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