Known for
Writing
Credits
12
Gender
Man
Birthday
Jul 5, 1955 (69)
Place of birth
Beira, Mozambique
Also known as
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Mia Couto
Biography
Mia Couto, is among the most prominent writers in Portuguese-speaking Africa. After studying medicine and biology in Maputo, he worked as a journalist. Besides writing, he is now a biologist and teaches at the Eduardo Mondlane University in Maputo. In 2013, Mia Couto was awarded the Camões Prize for Literature 2013 and the prestigious Neustadt International Prize for Literature 2014. He was among the six finalists of the Man Booker International Prize 2015 with his body of work and 2017 his novel CONFESSION OF THE LIONESS was shortlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award. His books have been published in over 30 countries.
Known for
Acting roles
| Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Plurais | Himself |
| 2019 | I am The Author Of My Name Mia Couto | |
| 2019 | O Fascínio das Histórias | |
| 2018 | Eduardo Galeano, Vagamundo | Self |
| 2017 | Karingana - Licença para contar | Self |
| 2003 | Língua - Vidas em Português | Self |
Credits
| Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Nayola | Theatre Play |
| 2017 | Mabata Bata | Original Story |
| 2010 | O Último Voo do Flamingo | Novel |
| 2007 | Sleepwalking Land | Writer |
| 2005 | Um Rio Chamado Tempo, uma Casa Chamada Terra | Novel |
| 1995 | Mississe | Novel |