About João Paulo Rodrigues
João Paulo Rodrigues is best known as Quim Roscas, one half of the duo Quim Roscas and Zeca Estacionâncio, which he formed with the actor Pedro Alves. The two worked the morning slot on Nova Era radio and put their stage act out on live DVDs in 2006 and 2010. His own start was in theatre comedy in Porto, where he was already performing at 20.
Most viewers know him from television. On TVI he won A Tua Cara Não Me É Estranha (“Your Face Is Not Strange to Me”) and hosted Não há Bela sem João (“There Is No Beauty Without João”) with Marisa Cruz. On SIC he was one of the presenters of Queridas Manhãs (“Dear Mornings”) alongside Júlia Pinheiro and hosted Agarra a Música (“Grab the Music”) with Cláudia Vieira. For RTP1 he appeared in Portugal Tal & Qual (“Portugal As It Is”) and went on to present Missão: 100% Português (“Mission: 100% Portuguese”) with Vera Kolodzig and Rir para Ganhar (“Laugh to Win”), a show that put him back next to Pedro Alves.
His film work includes 7 Pecados Rurais (“7 Rural Sins”) and Curral de Moinas: Os Banqueiros do Povo (“Curral de Moinas: The People’s Bankers”), and beyond the comedy he works as a musician, singer and composer. In 2014, he won the Prémios Áquila (“Áquila Awards”) prize for best leading actor for 7 Pecados Rurais.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Quim Roscas?
Quim Roscas is the character João Paulo Rodrigues is best known for, one half of the duo Quim Roscas and Zeca Estacionâncio, which he formed with the actor Pedro Alves.
Did João Paulo Rodrigues win A Tua Cara Não Me É Estranha?
Yes, João Paulo Rodrigues won A Tua Cara Não Me É Estranha on TVI, where he also hosted Não há Bela sem João with Marisa Cruz.
What shows has João Paulo Rodrigues presented on SIC?
On SIC he was one of the presenters of Queridas Manhãs alongside Júlia Pinheiro and hosted Agarra a Música with Cláudia Vieira.
Where did João Paulo Rodrigues start in comedy?
João Paulo Rodrigues started in theatre comedy in Porto, where he was already performing at 20.
What RTP1 shows has João Paulo Rodrigues done?
For RTP1 he appeared in Portugal Tal & Qual and presented Missão: 100% Português with Vera Kolodzig and Rir para Ganhar, which put him back next to Pedro Alves.
What films has João Paulo Rodrigues been in?
His film work includes 7 Pecados Rurais and Curral de Moinas: Os Banqueiros do Povo, and beyond comedy he works as a musician, singer and composer.
Were Quim Roscas and Zeca Estacionâncio on radio?
Yes, the duo worked the morning slot on Nova Era radio and released their stage act on live DVDs in 2006 and 2010.
