Margarida Corceiro: Portugal’s Rising Star in Acting, Modeling, and Beyond
Margarida Corceiro is one of the most famous names in Portuguese entertainment. This 22-year-old actress, fashion model, and social media influencer has already made a name for herself in many different ways. Corceiro, who is affectionately known as “Magui,” was born with a natural charm that draws people in both on and off screen. She is part of a new generation of Portuguese stars who are good at both traditional and digital media. As of October 2025, her career is moving faster than ever, thanks to high-profile roles, international brand deals, and a personal life that gets as much attention as her performances.
Early Life and Getting Noticed
Margarida Matias Ferreira Corceiro was born on October 26, 2002, in the historic city of Santarém, which is in Portugal’s Oeste e Vale do Tejo region. She grew up in a loving home with doctors Rita Ferreira and Paulo Corceiro as her parents. They valued education and creativity. Her father was a passionate photographer who often took candid pictures of Margarida and her younger sister Beatriz. This helped her get used to being in front of the camera at a young age, which would be very important for her future career.
Margarida had a natural grace from a young age. When she was only 10 years old, Central Models, Portugal’s best modeling agency, found her and got her into the fashion world. After that, she worked on campaigns for youth-oriented brands like Funky Project Clothing and Bershka, making her a new face in Lisbon’s busy scene. She moved to the capital when she was in her early teens to look for work. She balanced secondary school with runway walks and photo shoots. Even though she hasn’t talked about her formal education, she made the switch from modeling to acting at age 16 without any problems. She once said in an interview that she always knew she’d end up on TV, even if she didn’t say it out loud.
A Great Acting Career Starts
In 2019, Margarida made her acting debut in the TVI telenovela Prisioneira, where she played the complicated character Carolina Atalaia. The show aired during Portugal’s booming soap opera culture, and it made her a national star. Critics praised her for being so emotionally deep at such a young age. This was just the start of a big break. In 2020, she wowed audiences as Constança Cunha Trindade de Sousa in Bem Me Quer. This role showed off her range in romantic dramas. That same year, she gave up writing scripts to star in the fifth season of Portugal’s Dancing with the Stars. She and André Madeira danced gracefully, showing off her athleticism and stage presence.
Her career continued to rise with the 2022 hit “Quero É Viver,” in which she played Rita Vieira Menezes de Sousa. She later said that this was her hardest role because she had to deal with “despicable attitudes” in a nuanced way. The telenovela’s success made her TVI’s most popular leading lady. Corceiro played Gabriela “Gabi” Caiado in the famous teen drama Morangos com Açúcar from 2023 to 2024. The show has helped many Portuguese people get their start in the business. 2024 was a turning point toward harder projects. She played the main character Eva in A Fazenda, a TVI telenovela that started on November 25. The long hours on set earned her praise for how intense it was. An unnamed actress is said to have left the production early in 2025 because of some kind of drama, but Corceiro pushed through and came out stronger.
This year, 2025, she has grown her business around the world. In the first season of the Prime Video show Punto Nemo, she plays Zoe. The show got a lot of attention for its slick production and her strong presence. Her role as Patrícia in the movie Hotel Amor, which premiered at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, is another step in her evolution on the big screen. It combines romance with self-reflection. Critics say she has grown from a telenovela ingenue to a performer who works on global platforms.
Modeling, Making a Difference, and Making Money
Margarida’s modeling career has taken off at the same time as her acting career. Central Models represents her. She has worked on campaigns for Adidas, Bershka, and now big names like Italy’s Intimissimi, where she stars in their fall 2025 lingerie collection with cashmere neutrals. With more than 2.1 million followers, her Instagram (@magui_corceiro) is a master class in lifestyle branding. For example, she posts pictures of the beach in Playa Maroma, Mexico, or stylish street style in Madrid. With 817,000 followers, TikTok adds another layer by showing fashion hauls and behind-the-scenes looks.
This digital skill has led to financial freedom. By 2025, her net worth is expected to be $1.5 million, which comes from acting, modeling, endorsements, and deals as an influencer. She talks a lot about building her empire on merit. Recently, she posted on social media about the designer’s documentary, echoing Victoria Beckham’s philosophy.
Love in the Fast Lane: My Personal Life
Margarida’s life outside of the screen is just as interesting as her movies. She was in a high-profile relationship with Portuguese footballer João Félix from 2019 to 2024. The tabloids were full of stories about the couple until they broke up on good terms. Lando Norris, the McLaren Formula 1 driver, comes into the picture. His on-track wins are like her rising fame. After a short break in 2024, their relationship started up again in April 2025. They confirmed it with a passionate kiss after Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix on August 3. She has become a regular in the paddock, seen with Norris’s parents in Monaco in May and cheering from the McLaren garage in Barcelona and Monza.
But fame has its dark sides. Drivers like Carlos Sainz were upset that cameras focused on “beldades” (beauties) instead of the race at the Singapore Grand Prix in October 2025, where she was there with other partners like Rebecca Donaldson. Corceiro is not giving up and is charting her own course, putting professional independence ahead of relationship labels. She loves animals and has a pet dog that makes her life seem more normal in the midst of all the chaos.
A Global Horizon: Looking Ahead
Margarida Corceiro is at a crossroads of opportunity as October 2025 begins. Punto Nemo is streaming all over the world, and there are rumors of more movie roles for her. She is ready to move to Europe and maybe even Hollywood. In a 2021 interview, she said that her mantra for happiness was “smiling, dancing, eating, and partying, even over small victories.” This phrase sums up the Portuguese spirit she embodies. Magui Corceiro is not only rising; she is also changing what it means to be a star on her own terms. From the quiet streets of Santarém to the red carpets and F1 circuits of Venice, she is doing it all. Keep an eye on this space—Portugal’s best export is just getting started.