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{{Short description|Portuguese stand-up comedian (born 1994)}}
⚫ '''André De Freitas''' (born September 9, 1994) is a ] ] known for his wide-ranging international career in comedy.<ref>{{Cite web |title=André de Freitas - stand up comedian - Just the Tonic Comedy Club |url=https://www.justthetonic.com/comedian/andre-de-freitas/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=www.justthetonic.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Guide |first=British Comedy |title=André de Freitas: What If |url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/fringe/2023/andre-de-freitas/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=British Comedy Guide |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Longman-Rood |first=Eleanor |date=2023-08-12 |title=André de Freitas takes Portuguese laughs to Edinburgh |url=https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/andre-de-freitas-brings-portuguese-laughs-to-edinburgh/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=The New European |language=en-GB}}</ref>
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== Early Life ==
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André Henriques de Freitas Gonçalves, professionally known as André De Freitas was born on September 9, 1994 in ], ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Andre De Freitas |url=https://thelaughterfactory.com/speakers/andre-de-freitas/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=The Laughter Factory |language=en-GB}}</ref> He attended , where he studied acting for one year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=André de Freitas - Live Comedy at The Glee Club |url=https://www.glee.co.uk/performer/andre-de-freitas/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Glee |language=en}}</ref> At the age of 21 André moved to ], ] to pursue ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=André de Freitas |url=https://comedyclubhaug.com/comedians/andr%C3%A9-de-freitas |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Comedy Club Haug |language=nl}}</ref>
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⚫ == Career ==
⚫ André began his stand-up comedy career in 2015, performing at local clubs and bars in ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=comedyinyoureye |date=2023-08-14 |title=Comedian - André de Freitas |url=https://www.comedyinyoureye.com/post/comedian-andr%C3%A9-de-freitas-comedy-in-your-eye |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Comedy In Your Eye |language=en}}</ref>In 2016, after a trip to the ], he decided to pursue an international career in comedy. Shortly thereafter André moved to ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=André De Freitas Comedian London |url=https://www.citycomedyclub.co.uk/andre-de-freitas-comedian.html |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=CITY COMEDY CLUB |language=en}}</ref>


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⚫ André has performed at various renowned comedy festivals and venues, including the ] where he was named one of 's Top Newcomers<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nangle |first=Victoria |date=2023-07-30 |title=Fresh-Faced Funnies |url=https://entertainment-now.com/2023/07/fresh-faced-funnies/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=Entertainment Now |language=en-GB}}</ref>, the ], and the ] where he won 's "Best New International Act". He also performed at the world famous ] in California.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-05-22 |title=André de Freitas, o Vasco da Gama da comédia |url=https://comunidadeculturaearte.com/andre-de-freitas-o-vasco-da-gama-da-comedia/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=Comunidade Cultura e Arte |language=pt}}</ref>
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⚫ His debut show "What If" received excellent reviews<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Esmé Violet |date=2023-08-05 |title=André de Freitas: What If – Review |url=https://entertainment-now.com/2023/08/andre-de-freitas-what-if-review/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=Entertainment Now |language=en-GB}}</ref>, with critics praising his sharp wit, storytelling abilities, relatable humor, and charismatic stage presence.<ref>{{Cite web |title=André de Freitas: What If {{!}} ThreeWeeks Edinburgh |url=https://threeweeksedinburgh.com/article/andre-de-freitas-what-if/ |access-date=2024-12-05}}</ref> The show was noted for its humorous exploration of life's uncertainties and received a series of 4<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Esmé Violet |date=2023-08-05 |title=André de Freitas: What If – Review |url=https://entertainment-now.com/2023/08/andre-de-freitas-what-if-review/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=Entertainment Now |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last1=Saunders |first1=Tristram Fane |last2=Lougher |first2=Sharon |last3=Cavendish |first3=Dominic |last4=Lee |first4=Veronica |last5=Monahan |first5=Mark |last6=Brown |first6=Mark |date=2023-08-08 |title=Edinburgh comedy reviews: the funniest shows at the 2023 Fringe |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/comedy/what-to-see/edinburgh-fringe-2023-funniest-comedy-reviews/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |work=The Telegraph |language=en-GB |issn=0307-1235}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Magazine |first=Edinburgh Festivals |date=2023-08-21 |title=André de Freitas: What If |url=https://edfestmag.com/andre-de-freitas-what-if/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=Edinburgh Festivals Magazine |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=André de Freitas: What If: 4 star review by James Macfarlane |url=https://broadwaybaby.com/shows/andre-de-freitas-what-if/795558 |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=broadwaybaby.com |language=en}}</ref> and 5-star<ref>{{Cite web |title=André de Freitas: What If {{!}} ThreeWeeks Edinburgh |url=https://threeweeksedinburgh.com/article/andre-de-freitas-what-if/ |access-date=2024-12-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=JM |first=The Recs |date=2023-08-16 |title=André de Freitas: What If ★★★★★ |url=https://therecs.co.uk/andre-de-freitas-what-if/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=The Recs |language=en-GB}}</ref> reviews from a series of publications including ] and ]<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Saunders |first1=Tristram Fane |last2=Lougher |first2=Sharon |last3=Cavendish |first3=Dominic |last4=Lee |first4=Veronica |last5=Monahan |first5=Mark |last6=Brown |first6=Mark |date=2023-08-08 |title=Edinburgh comedy reviews: the funniest shows at the 2023 Fringe |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/comedy/what-to-see/edinburgh-fringe-2023-funniest-comedy-reviews/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |work=The Telegraph |language=en-GB |issn=0307-1235}}</ref>, where he made their list of "Funniest Jokes of the 2023 Fringe".


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André's ability to connect with audiences across different cultures has led him to perform all over the world, including opening for renowned comedians such as ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=André de Freitas |url=https://www.pbjmanagement.co.uk/artists/andre-de-freitas/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=PBJ Management |language=en}}</ref>

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⚫ '''André Henriques de Freitas Gonçalves''' (born 9 September 1994), professionally known as '''André De Freitas''', is a Portuguese stand-up comedian.<ref>{{Cite web |title=André de Freitas - stand up comedian - Just the Tonic Comedy Club |url=https://www.justthetonic.com/comedian/andre-de-freitas/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=www.justthetonic.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Guide |first=British Comedy |title=André de Freitas: What If |url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/fringe/2023/andre-de-freitas/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=British Comedy Guide |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Longman-Rood |first=Eleanor |date=2023-08-12 |title=André de Freitas takes Portuguese laughs to Edinburgh |url=https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/andre-de-freitas-brings-portuguese-laughs-to-edinburgh/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=The New European |language=en-GB}}</ref>

⚫ == Career ==
⚫ André began his stand-up comedy career in 2015, performing at local clubs and bars in ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=comedyinyoureye |date=2023-08-14 |title=Comedian - André de Freitas |url=https://www.comedyinyoureye.com/post/comedian-andr%C3%A9-de-freitas-comedy-in-your-eye |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=Comedy In Your Eye |language=en}}</ref> In 2016, after a trip to the ], he decided to pursue an international career in comedy. Shortly thereafter André moved to ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=André De Freitas Comedian London |url=https://www.citycomedyclub.co.uk/andre-de-freitas-comedian.html |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=CITY COMEDY CLUB |language=en}}</ref>

⚫ André has performed at various comedy festivals including the ] where he was named one of Entertainment Now's Top Newcomers,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nangle |first=Victoria |date=2023-07-30 |title=Fresh-Faced Funnies |url=https://entertainment-now.com/2023/07/fresh-faced-funnies/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=Entertainment Now |language=en-GB}}</ref> the ], and the ] where he won The Comic's Lounge's "Best New International Act". He also performed at ] in California.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-05-22 |title=André de Freitas, o Vasco da Gama da comédia |url=https://comunidadeculturaearte.com/andre-de-freitas-o-vasco-da-gama-da-comedia/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=Comunidade Cultura e Arte |language=pt}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Esmé Violet |date=2023-08-05 |title=André de Freitas: What If – Review |url=https://entertainment-now.com/2023/08/andre-de-freitas-what-if-review/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=Entertainment Now |language=en-GB}}</ref>

⚫ His debut show "What If" received positive reviews.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Esmé Violet |date=2023-08-05 |title=André de Freitas: What If – Review |url=https://entertainment-now.com/2023/08/andre-de-freitas-what-if-review/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=Entertainment Now |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=André de Freitas: What If {{!}} ThreeWeeks Edinburgh |url=https://threeweeksedinburgh.com/article/andre-de-freitas-what-if/ |access-date=2024-12-05}}</ref> The show was noted for its humorous exploration of life's uncertainties and received a series of 4<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Saunders |first1=Tristram Fane |last2=Lougher |first2=Sharon |last3=Cavendish |first3=Dominic |last4=Lee |first4=Veronica |last5=Monahan |first5=Mark |last6=Brown |first6=Mark |date=2023-08-08 |title=Edinburgh comedy reviews: the funniest shows at the 2023 Fringe |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/comedy/what-to-see/edinburgh-fringe-2023-funniest-comedy-reviews/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |work=The Telegraph |language=en-GB |issn=0307-1235}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Magazine |first=Edinburgh Festivals |date=2023-08-21 |title=André de Freitas: What If |url=https://edfestmag.com/andre-de-freitas-what-if/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=Edinburgh Festivals Magazine |language=en-GB}}</ref> and 5-star<ref>{{Cite web |title=André de Freitas: What If {{!}} ThreeWeeks Edinburgh |url=https://threeweeksedinburgh.com/article/andre-de-freitas-what-if/ |access-date=2024-12-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=JM |first=The Recs |date=2023-08-16 |title=André de Freitas: What If ★★★★★ |url=https://therecs.co.uk/andre-de-freitas-what-if/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=The Recs |language=en-GB}}</ref> reviews from a series of publications including ] and ],<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Saunders |first1=Tristram Fane |last2=Lougher |first2=Sharon |last3=Cavendish |first3=Dominic |last4=Lee |first4=Veronica |last5=Monahan |first5=Mark |last6=Brown |first6=Mark |date=2023-08-08 |title=Edinburgh comedy reviews: the funniest shows at the 2023 Fringe |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/comedy/what-to-see/edinburgh-fringe-2023-funniest-comedy-reviews/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |work=The Telegraph |language=en-GB |issn=0307-1235}}</ref> where he made their list of "Funniest Jokes of the 2023 Fringe".<ref>{{Cite web |title=André de Freitas |url=https://www.pbjmanagement.co.uk/artists/andre-de-freitas/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=PBJ Management |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=André de Freitas: What If: 4 star review by James Macfarlane |url=https://broadwaybaby.com/shows/andre-de-freitas-what-if/795558 |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=broadwaybaby.com |language=en}}</ref>


== Notable Works == == Notable Works ==
André co-wrote and participated in 4 part tutorial series with ] ] driver ] and Formula 1 World Champion ] for crypto giant ]. André co-wrote and participated in 4-part tutorial series with ] ] driver ] and Formula 1 World Champion ] for crypto marketplace ].


André De Freitas also created and co-starred in '''' - a live format show that brings comedy and mental health together.<ref>{{Cite web |title=André de Freitas - stand up comedian - Just the Tonic Comedy Club |url=https://www.justthetonic.com/comedian/andre-de-freitas/#:~:text=Andr%C3%A9%20is%20also%20the%20creator%20and%20co-star%20of,sky-rocketing%20to%20the%20number%203%20podcast%20in%20Portugal. |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=www.justthetonic.com}}</ref> This live show became a podcast, reaching the number 3 podcast in ]. André De Freitas also created and co-starred in ''Comedy Therapy'' - a live format show that brings comedy and mental health together.<ref>{{Cite web |title=André de Freitas - stand up comedian - Just the Tonic Comedy Club |url=https://www.justthetonic.com/comedian/andre-de-freitas/#:~:text=Andr%C3%A9%20is%20also%20the%20creator%20and%20co-star%20of,sky-rocketing%20to%20the%20number%203%20podcast%20in%20Portugal. |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=www.justthetonic.com}}</ref>

André de Freitas was part of the BBC World Service Arts Hour Comedy Special of 2024<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-28 |title=BBC World Service - The Arts Hour, Arts Hour Comedy Special 2024 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct5qkk |access-date=2024-12-28 |website=BBC |language=en-GB}}</ref>.


== Awards and Recognition == == Awards and Recognition ==
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== Personal Life == == Personal life ==
André is fluent in ], ] and ]. André is fluent in ], ] and ].

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André De Freitas
Born (1994-09-09) 9 September 1994 (age 30)
Guimarães
Medium
NationalityPortuguese
Years active1994–present
Genres
Subject(s)Everyday life • Multilingualism • Globalism
Websitehttps://www.theandredefreitas.com/

André Henriques de Freitas Gonçalves (born 9 September 1994), professionally known as André De Freitas, is a Portuguese stand-up comedian.

Career

André began his stand-up comedy career in 2015, performing at local clubs and bars in Lisbon. In 2016, after a trip to the United States, he decided to pursue an international career in comedy. Shortly thereafter André moved to London.

André has performed at various comedy festivals including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where he was named one of Entertainment Now's Top Newcomers, the Adelaide Fringe Festival, and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival where he won The Comic's Lounge's "Best New International Act". He also performed at The Comedy Store in California.

His debut show "What If" received positive reviews. The show was noted for its humorous exploration of life's uncertainties and received a series of 4 and 5-star reviews from a series of publications including The Sunday Express and The Telegraph, where he made their list of "Funniest Jokes of the 2023 Fringe".

Notable Works

André co-wrote and participated in 4-part tutorial series with Oracle Red Bull Racing driver Sergio "Checo" Pérez and Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen for crypto marketplace Bybit.

André De Freitas also created and co-starred in Comedy Therapy - a live format show that brings comedy and mental health together.

André de Freitas was part of the BBC World Service Arts Hour Comedy Special of 2024.

Awards and Recognition

Year Organization Award
2023 (ISH) Edinburgh Awards Best Newcomer (Nominated)
2023 Melbourne Comedy Festival Best New International Act (Winner)

Personal life

André is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

References

  1. "André de Freitas - stand up comedian - Just the Tonic Comedy Club". www.justthetonic.com. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  2. Guide, British Comedy. "André de Freitas: What If". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  3. Longman-Rood, Eleanor (2023-08-12). "André de Freitas takes Portuguese laughs to Edinburgh". The New European. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  4. comedyinyoureye (2023-08-14). "Comedian - André de Freitas". Comedy In Your Eye. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  5. "André De Freitas Comedian London". CITY COMEDY CLUB. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  6. Nangle, Victoria (2023-07-30). "Fresh-Faced Funnies". Entertainment Now. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  7. "André de Freitas, o Vasco da Gama da comédia". Comunidade Cultura e Arte (in Portuguese). 2021-05-22. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  8. Anderson, Esmé Violet (2023-08-05). "André de Freitas: What If – Review". Entertainment Now. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  9. Anderson, Esmé Violet (2023-08-05). "André de Freitas: What If – Review". Entertainment Now. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  10. "André de Freitas: What If | ThreeWeeks Edinburgh". Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  11. Saunders, Tristram Fane; Lougher, Sharon; Cavendish, Dominic; Lee, Veronica; Monahan, Mark; Brown, Mark (2023-08-08). "Edinburgh comedy reviews: the funniest shows at the 2023 Fringe". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  12. Magazine, Edinburgh Festivals (2023-08-21). "André de Freitas: What If". Edinburgh Festivals Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  13. "André de Freitas: What If | ThreeWeeks Edinburgh". Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  14. JM, The Recs (2023-08-16). "André de Freitas: What If ★★★★★". The Recs. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  15. Saunders, Tristram Fane; Lougher, Sharon; Cavendish, Dominic; Lee, Veronica; Monahan, Mark; Brown, Mark (2023-08-08). "Edinburgh comedy reviews: the funniest shows at the 2023 Fringe". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  16. "André de Freitas". PBJ Management. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  17. "André de Freitas: What If: 4 star review by James Macfarlane". broadwaybaby.com. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  18. "André de Freitas - stand up comedian - Just the Tonic Comedy Club". www.justthetonic.com. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  19. "BBC World Service - The Arts Hour, Arts Hour Comedy Special 2024". BBC. 2024-12-28. Retrieved 2024-12-28.

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