Ana Cristina Oliveira


Ana Cristina de Oliveira is a Portuguese model and actress.

Early life and career

Oliveira was born in Lisbon, Portugal. Her father worked in the Portuguese radio industry while her mother worked in a Lisbon movie theater. An only child, she originally wanted to become a journalist. She eventually moved to the US on 25 July 2003, though she still holds a Portuguese passport.
In 1996, Oliveira was featured on Bryan Adams' music video "The Only Thing That Looks Good On Me Is You". In 1999, she starred in the music video for Chris Cornell's single "Can't Change Me".
In 2006 she won the Prix d'interpretation Janine Bazin at the Entrevues Belfort film festival for her portrayal of the title role in the feature film Odete. She is internationally known for playing roles in US films Taxi, Miami Vice, television, and advertising for Levi's in 1996.

Awards and nominations