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"The meaning of Carmen is “song” or “poem” in Latin [...] it represents a strong and passionate woman, [...] a free spirit who dances to her own tune and doesn’t let anyone else dictate her life."
CARMEN
Cármen Fernandes was born and raised in Madeira Island, Portugal, where she spent most of her years dreaming of one day becoming an actress.
She came from a very creatively vibrant and chaotic household, the 'faz tudo' family (meaning 'does everything'), where she was inspired to embrace the arts in every single shape and form. From a young age, Cármen developed a passion for music, she learnt how to play the guitar and naturally, felt in love with singing.
Cármen was only 13 years old when she began her professional journey as a lounge singer and hired musician, performing at renowned venues since 2015, Pestana Hotel Group, Mad Market Restaurant, Aconchego Restaurant and others. She also made multiple appearances on the RTP Channel, where she was able to showcase her musical skills to a wider audience.
Cármen’s artistic journey took a significant step forward in 2017, when she join the most prestigious Conservatory School of Performing Arts in Madeira.
What started as a dream and a humble house grew into a successful small business, where guests could fully immerse themselves into the natural beauty and soul of Madeira Island. In just three years, the guest house has expanded, doubling in its original size.
After graduating, Cármen discovered a passion for modelling and has since collaborated with renowned brands such as London Corset Queen, Bridal ReLoved Boutique, Teke Hair Club and Beautiful Things of Cambridge. She has also worked with over 20 notable industry professionals, including Sam Nash Shots, Jutiar Photography, Affinity Boudoir, and Daniela K Photography.
In addition to her modeling career, Cármen continues to excel in acting. Some of her recent projects include Penelope (3D Animation Short Movie), Gaslight (Short Movie), No God (Short Movie), and UNIT: Remnants (Audio Drama Series), reflecting her dynamic range and passion for storytelling.
After successfully acquiring her professional qualification on Performing Arts - Acting, she decided to take a much bigger step towards her career by moving to the United Kingdom.
In 2020, Cármen enrolled at the TEF Gold Winner, Anglia Ruskin University, where she worked alongside talented West End industry professionals such as Pippa Duffy and Leigh Stanford Thompson.
During her time at ARU, Cármen performed in several productions, including lead roles as Grace, one of the Stepsisters in Cinderella and Sarah in Theory of Relativity. She successfully graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in Musical Theatre.
Beyond her performing arts career, Cármen’s entrepreneurial spirit shone through in 2021, during lockdown, when, alongside her family, she co-founded Gardens Guest House.
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LOCATION
NATIONALITY
ETHNICITY
PLAYING AGE
HAIR COLOUR
HAIR LENGTH
EYE COLOUR
BODY TYPE
HEIGHT
WEIGHT
BUST
UNDERBUST
WAIST
HIP
DRESS
SHOE
COLLAR
HAT
skills
Cambridge & London
Portuguese (Madeira Island)
White European/ Mediterranean/ Latin
16-25 years
Dark Brown
Long
Brown
Average/Curvy
5 feet
57kg
38
31.5
31.5
38.5
8/10
4/4.5
15
23
Voice Register: Soprano, alto
Voice quality: Jazz-sounding, Soft, Bright,
Instrument: Intermediate Guitarrist
Language: Portuguese (fluent) English (advance)
Other Skills: BEGINNER AT: Jazz, Contemporary, Acrobatics, Stage Combat, Tap, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Tango, Samba and Medieval Dance;
ADVANCED AT: Musician and lounge singer, with extensive experience playing at hotels, restaurants and other venues.