★ HOW OLD IS JOÃO GONZALEZ?
João Gonzalez is 30 years old, born February 11, 1996 in Porto · Aquarius.
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★ QUICK FACTS
The basics
- ★ BORN IN
- Porto
★ LEDE
About
João Gonzalez directed Ice Merchants, a Portuguese animated short that became the first from his country to land an Oscar nomination. Born in Porto in 1996, Gonzalez writes and directs films that have won major festival awards. As a Aquarius, he channels creative precision into his craft.
★ FEATURE
Biography
João Gonzalez is a Portuguese film director and animator based in Porto. Born February 11, 1996, he gained international recognition for writing and directing Ice Merchants, a short film that premiered and won awards at Cannes Film Festival. On January 24, 2023, Ice Merchants became a historic milestone — the first Portuguese production ever nominated for an Academy Award. Gonzalez works across animation and live-action direction, blending technical skill with narrative depth. His Aquarius birth sign aligns with his innovative approach to filmmaking. As a director, he combines visual storytelling with the precision of composed form, crafting work that resonates both at prestigious festivals and on the global awards stage.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- Ice Merchants premiered and won at Cannes Film Festival in the same year.
- On January 24, 2023, his film became Portugal's first Academy Award-nominated production.
- He is based in Porto and works as both a film director and animator.
★ HIGHLIGHTS
Career timeline
- 2023
- NOMINATEDAcademy Award for Best Animated Short Film· Ice Merchants
- 2022
- NOMINATEDEuropean Film Award for Best Short Film· Ice Merchants
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is João Gonzalez?
- João Gonzalez is 30 years old (born February 11, 1996).
- When is João Gonzalez's birthday?
- João Gonzalez was born on February 11, 1996.
- What is João Gonzalez's zodiac sign?
- João Gonzalez is a Aquarius, born February 11, 1996.
- What is João Gonzalez's Chinese zodiac sign?
- João Gonzalez was born in 1996, the year of the Fire Rat.
- Where is João Gonzalez from?
- João Gonzalez is from PT.
- What does João Gonzalez do?
- João Gonzalez is a musician.
- Where was João Gonzalez born?
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