Cristina Homem de Mello was born on September 25, 1965 in Lisbon, Portugal as Cristina Lestouquet Homem de Melo. She is an actress and assistant director, known for Inês de Portugal (1997), O Rosto da Europa (1994) and Baía das Mulheres (2004). She has been married to Francisco Vidal since October 6, 2007. They have one child.