Rafa Maciel: Guided tours of London with a Brazilian twist

[VIDEO] From having his own YouTube channel to organising guided tours of London, everything Rafa Maciel does seems to involve using his communication skills to meet new people in a fun and engaging way.

Liliana Martins: ‘Home is wherever I want to be’

[PHOTOS] Pragmatic and straightforward, Liliana works at a foreign exchange company, and is engaged to Rome-born Andrea, who she met just two years ago.

Mara Alves: Portuguese curator wants to ‘deliver a message’ through art

[VIDEO] When Mara Alves was a child, her mum gave her a book about legendary Spanish artist Salvador Dali. The collection of Dali’s work inspired Mara to pursue a career in the world of arts. Since then, she has tried everything from ceramics and pottery, to drawing and painting. 

Bernardo Gomes: Portuguese actor in La La London

[PHOTOS] Bernardo is chasing the entertainment dream. He wants to be part of one of the grand musical theatre plays that vibrate London’s Soho and Leicester Square.

Ismália de Sousa: Portuguese nurse shares her experience of working with the NHS

[VIDEO] In 2009, Ismália de Sousa took a leap of faith and clicked “apply”. Eight years have passed and she is now one of the thousands of EU nurses who make the NHS one of best health care systems in the world.

Joana Ramiro: “London opened me up”

[PHOTOS] Originally from Portugal, Joana is a London-based reporter, writer and researcher, as well as a political commentator

Constança: From one island to another

[PHOTOS] I met Constança at her home in Finsbury Park on a sunny Saturday morning, which is rare in London – even though we are in September.

João Costa: The Portuguese teacher helping others move abroad

[VIDEO] Born in Costa da Caparica, a beach town near Lisbon, João Costa was forced to leave his home country when he found himself jobless during the financial crisis. Like himself, many other teachers were left unemployed. In 2007, João took matters into his own hands and moved to London, where he now works as an Assistant Headteacher.

Ludmila: “You are happy because you are grateful.”

[PHOTOS] Born in the Portuguese capital, Ludmila has family from both Guinea and Cape Verde. But, over 10 years ago, she moved to the UK, where she completed high school and graduated with a French and Political Science degree from the University of Leeds.

Inês Sequeira: The Portuguese scientist in London

[VIDEO] As a child, Inês Sequeira was inspired by her mother, a former school teacher, to explore and discover the world of science.

Estevão and Mena Gomes: The Cape Verdean couple behind Taste of Mozambique

[VIDEO] Being from the same country is not the only aspect connecting the two. Inspired by their family roots, Estevão and Mena love cooking.

Fátima Veloso: The Portuguese cleaner and cosmetics lover

[VIDEO] Born in the Portuguese city of Viseu, Fátima Veloso was left with no option but to leave her country when the factory she owned closed down. In 2003, she packed her bags and moved to the UK with her 4-year-old daughter. A year later, Fátima’s husband was able to join the family in London – where they have lived ever since.