Born in Lobito, Angola, 1958. PhD in Communication Sciences (2005), degrees in Journalism (1999) and Law (1981) from the University of Coimbra. He was a university professor from 2005 to 2025; a communications consultant for several Portuguese ports; and a journalist for TSF, Expresso, Grande Reportagem, TVI, Tal & Qual, and Jornal de Coimbra. He also worked as a photojournalist. Member of the Assembly of the Republic (1983-1985), for PS. He has published several books and photo albums.