André de Freitas
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André Henriques de Freitas Gonçalves (born 9 September 1994) professionally known as André De Freitas is Portuguese stand-up comedian.[1][2][3]
Career
[edit]André began his stand-up comedy career in 2015, performing at local clubs and bars in Lisbon.[4]In 2016, after a trip to the United States, he decided to pursue an international career in comedy. Shortly thereafter André moved to London.[5]
André has performed at various comedy festivals including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where he was named one of Entertainment Now's Top Newcomers[6], 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.[7][8]
His debut show "What If" received positive reviews.[9][10] The show was noted for its humorous exploration of life's uncertainties and received a series of 4[11][12] and 5-star[13][14] reviews from a series of publications including The Sunday Express and The Telegraph[15], where he made their list of "Funniest Jokes of the 2023 Fringe".[16][17]
Notable Works
[edit]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.[18]
Awards and Recognition
[edit]| Year | Organization | Award |
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| 2023 | (ISH) Edinburgh Awards | Best Newcomer (Nominated) |
| 2023 | Melbourne Fringe Festival | Best New International Act (Winner) |
Personal Life
[edit]André is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
External Links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "André de Freitas - stand up comedian - Just the Tonic Comedy Club". www.justthetonic.com. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ Guide, British Comedy. "André de Freitas: What If". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ Longman-Rood, Eleanor (2023-08-12). "André de Freitas takes Portuguese laughs to Edinburgh". The New European. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ comedyinyoureye (2023-08-14). "Comedian - André de Freitas". Comedy In Your Eye. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ "André De Freitas Comedian London". CITY COMEDY CLUB. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ Nangle, Victoria (2023-07-30). "Fresh-Faced Funnies". Entertainment Now. 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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 | 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.
- ^ "André de Freitas". PBJ Management. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "André de Freitas: What If: 4 star review by James Macfarlane". broadwaybaby.com. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ "André de Freitas - stand up comedian - Just the Tonic Comedy Club". www.justthetonic.com. Retrieved 2024-12-19.