Portuguese-Timorese actress based in Lisbon, Portugal, with experience across film, television, theatre, and voice-over. A graduate of the Escola de Teatro de Cascais and the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, she works fluently in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and Tetum. Her theatre credits include leading roles in Auto da Barca do Inferno, directed by António Feio, and The Bedbug, directed by the theatre director Carlos Avilez. In 2026, Stella made her feature film debut in a leading role with a film that premiered at the Big Apple Film Festival and won Best Feature Film at the New York International Film Awards. Her screen work also includes the short film Flying Pain. With an international background and a passion for character-driven storytelling, she brings depth, versatility, and authenticity to every role.