The Feast of the Holy Cross in the Alentejo region is more than a religious celebration — it is a living theater where the forces of good and evil are staged year after year. On this ancient stage, two figures stand out with profound symbolism: the Mordoma, guardian of faith and tradition, and Madanela, a shadow that threatens and tests the limits of the community. The Mordoma is the woman who protects the soul of the village with her silence, her presence and her dedication. She represents the people who pray, who resist, who believe. Madanela is the figure who challenges, who provokes.
Born in Lisbon in 1969. Began professional activity in 1995. Based in Setúbal, has been collaborating with Lusa Agency (member of the European Press Agencies) and several national newspapers and magazines.
