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André De Freitas
André De Freitas (born September 9, 1994) is a Portuguese stand-up comedian known for his wide-ranging international career in comedy.
Early Life
André Henriques de Freitas Gonçalves, professionally known as André De Freitas was born on September 9, 1994 in Guimarães, Portugal. At the age of six, his parents moved to Costa da Caparica, Almada. He attended Escola Profissional de Teatro de Cascais, where he studied acting for one year. At the age of 21 André moved to London, United Kingdom to pursue stand-up comedy.
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 renowned comedy festivals and venues, 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 world famous Comedy Store in California.
His debut show "What If" received excellent reviews, with critics praising his sharp wit, storytelling abilities, relatable humor, and charismatic stage presence. 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".
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 Jim Gaffigan, Jim Jefferies, Russell Peters, Iliza Schlesinger, TJ Miller and Alan Carr.
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 giant Bybit.
André De Freitas also created and co-starred in Comedy Therapy - a live format show that brings comedy and mental health together. This live show became a podcast, reaching the number 3 podcast in Portugal.
Awards and Recognition
| Year | Organization | Award |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | (ISH) Edinburgh Awards | Best Newcomer (Nominated) |
| 2023 | Melbourne Fringe Festival | Best New International Act (Winner) |
Personal Life
André is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
External Links
Further Reading
André De Freitas - Putting Portugal on the comedy map
André De Freitas - Vasco da Gama da Comédia
References
- Nangle, Victoria (2023-07-30). "Fresh-Faced Funnies". Entertainment Now. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- "André de Freitas, o Vasco da Gama da comédia". Comunidade Cultura e Arte (in Portuguese). 2021-05-22. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- Anderson, Esmé Violet (2023-08-05). "André de Freitas: What If – Review". Entertainment Now. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- "André de Freitas: What If | ThreeWeeks Edinburgh". Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- Anderson, Esmé Violet (2023-08-05). "André de Freitas: What If – Review". Entertainment Now. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- 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.
- Magazine, Edinburgh Festivals (2023-08-21). "André de Freitas: What If". Edinburgh Festivals Magazine. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- "André de Freitas: What If: 4 star review by James Macfarlane". broadwaybaby.com. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- "André de Freitas: What If | ThreeWeeks Edinburgh". Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- JM, The Recs (2023-08-16). "André de Freitas: What If ★★★★★". The Recs. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- 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.
- Desk, Telegraph Culture (2023-08-02). "Vote for your favourite: The 70 funniest jokes at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
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