Rafa has their degree in theater from ESTC and holds a specialization in storytelling from IADE. They have written several books, hosted MESCLA—the podcast of the Porto Municipal Theater—as well as DDD (Dias da Dança Festival) and CAMPUS Paulo Cunha e Silva, and won the 3rd edition of the International Residency for Theater Creators, a partnership between the D. Maria II National Theater and Camões—Portuguese Cultural Center (Paris). They have collaborated with various directors and stage directors, both national and international.