Catarina has a stepdaughter (Maria) from João previous relation and a
stepson (Francisco) from João relation to actress Joana Seixas.
Speaks Portuguese, English and French.
She has done a variety of work for Portugal's leading media companies
such as RTP, SIC, Radio Comercial, and Antena 3, as a host,
interviewer, actress, and spokesperson.
She represents Portugal as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United
Nations.
Awarded the prestigious Ordem de Mérito (Grau Comendador), one of
Portuguese's highest honors, by President Jorge Sampaio on June 10th
2005.