Rita Blanco is a prominent Portuguese actress, recognized for her intense screen presence in film. Her film career is studded with complex and often dramatic roles.

A frequent collaborator of leading Portuguese directors, such as João Canijo, with whom she made the award-winning *Sangue do Meu Sangue* (2011), and Miguel Gomes, who directed her in the acclaimed *Tabu* (2012). Her most memorable performances also include those in Pedro Costa's *A Casa de Lava* (1994) and Marco Martins' *Alice* (2005). More recently, she received praise for Tiago Guedes' *A Herdade* (2019).

Blanco excels at bringing to life strong, resilient female characters, sometimes fragile but always endowed with profound humanity. Her acting style is characterized by authenticity and expressive power, making her one of the central and most respected figures in contemporary Portuguese cinema.