Sold!!!

So it seems there is no medium Diogo hasn't done, and done well, to boot.... obviously, with "The Bible" he mastered the miniseries... but we've also seen him excel at modeling, and we've seen him shine in theater.

He's does too many TV series to mention here, but they include an Emmy award winning drama AND sketch comedy.

He's done movies too -- from short films to a full-length bio pic as the former president of Portugal.    And let's not forget his work as a filmmaker behind the scenes.  Diogo even provided the voice of a character for a "Harry Potter" video game.  

But for today's "Clip of the Day," I wanted to share something else Diogo has done... commercials.  Specifically, two commercials he did for two very different products.... technology and cat food.  :)

First up, here's a commercial he did with Daniel Olivera (from "Alta Definição") for "ZON Fibra" (an internet/cable provider.)  Even without a translation, I bet some of you will still being saying, "where do I sign up?" :)

(ZON Fibra "Diogo Morgado" from Victor Castro on Vimeo.)

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A Day with Diogo (from 2009)

Today's "Clip  of the Day" comes from a 2009 episode of SIC TV's E-Especial that featured a glimpse into a day in the life of Diogo, as told/shot by the man himself.  

Our awesome friend Lou da Gama (now on Twitter!) translated this very fun clip for us, which can be found below the video.

(video courtesy of Diogomorgadofans/YouTube)

[Diogo in the car]

Diogo: Ladies and gentlemen… good morning. At the moment, we’re on the way to the post office to pay stuff called… “bills to pay”… and so, this is my life. Yet, I’m happy. Why? Because it’s hot. The weather is good. We can say… Oooh… a truck! And that’s it. I passed the truck… with some efficiency… it must be said!

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Picture this...

Today's "Clip of the Day" is actually going to be several "Pictures of the Day."  Hope that's okay!  :)

Obviously, many of us here only started following Diogo on his Facebook page after we saw him in "The Bible," but he has been active on social media for some time prior to that.  So, I thought it might be cool to take a look at some of the pictures he shared with fans over the past year or so, when he was "known there" in Portugal, but not to us just yet.  :)  For our lovely friends in Portugal, I thought it might be nice for you to take a look back at the photos, or just in case you missed them.

Speaking of, let's start with some pictures he posted about "The Bible" you may have missed.  Like this one he shared on Facebook, saying "On the set of The Bible Series."

(photo courtesy of Diogo Morgado on Facebook) 

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Clip of the Day - Diogo on "Boa Tarde"

In honor of Diogo tweeting today from Portugal, today's "Clip of the Day" is Diogo in Portugal, on Portuguese TV, talking about Portugal!  :)

Specifically, it's a great interview from SIC TV's popular daytime show, "Boa Tarde" that Diogo did in August of 2012, to discuss "Portugal: Melhor Destino" ("Portugal: The Best Destination" -- the campaign for which he was an "appointed ambassador of Portugal."

Diogo appeared on the show alongside Bruno Pinto, from the "O Melhor Destino" organization, and was interviewed by "Boa Tarde" host, Conceição Lino, who, according to our very own Portuguese ambassador, @MsLiliana, is one of the most familiar faces on SIC.  MsLiliana was also kind enough to provide a translation of Diogo's part of the interview, which you can find below the clip.

(clip courtesy of Diogomorgadofans/YouTube)

"Conceição Lino/ CL: If you are one of those Portuguese so proud to say that you are from this country in the point of Europe that in times conquered half the world, then you will like my next guests! The initiative “Portugal: O Melhor Destino,” with the collaboration of all Portuguese people, is creating the biggest photo album in the world. Any of us can participate. To give us more details we have here the ambassador of this initiative, Diogo Morgado, and Bruno Pinto, from the organization. 

Diogo Morgado/DM: Hello, good afternoon! I've missed you Conceição!  (Note: Diogo had cooked with Conceição on the show the year before.)

CL: Awww round of applause for him!  Diogo, since you are here so close to me... (Diogo interrupts: I asked for it! I asked to be closer!)  How did you get to be the ambassador of this initiative?

DM: It was from a company that I've worked with for awhile, Dreambooks, that made this invitation to me, explained to me this action, and I immediately bought the idea. First because I am one of those proud Portuguese who is really proud of our history, our little country that makes such great things, and that is so capable.  So for me, it makes all sense at this time when we, a little bit in low self-esteem.   (Conceição interrupts… “little?” A lot I say!) 

DM: Well I was being an optimist… But it’s initiatives like this that give us the more optimistic side of things, looking to the good part… to the real part! Sometimes we just look at the bad things and forget the real good things that should give us strength to move forward. And I think that Portugal as so many good things, especially the people -- the effort and enterprising we've made to overpass difficult situations, and primarily when bad things happened.  And unfortunately we had many of those cases – Portuguese people unite in a completely unique way.

[Fast Forward to 04:02]

DM We received more than 22,000 pictures so far, people are participating in large-scale. Including not only pictures, but also the comments they make.  People are really proud and have a real need of showing that their place, their location as a special, magical nook that says something unique, that tells them something…

CL: What is your special place?

DM: Look, my special place is my home! (They laugh.)

CL: But for the special places in Portugal that you know, do you have any place that pleases you? Or you don´t want to tell?

DM: No, no… undoubtedly I can say it, because people will understand that it is a place that says much to me. Where I grew up, thought, meditated, and sometimes made some hard decisions.  That is Praia da Fonte da Telha! (Beach).

(photo courtesy of guiadacidade.pt)

[Fast Forward to 08:08] 

DM: As Bruno was saying, I shall say that I like this initiative so much, that I proposed to myself and to the organization for me to go from the north to the south of Portugal to make a collection of what I think is characteristic of our country.  And you will be able to find me somewhere… the script is already set, only missing are the exact dates, but I invite people to go to the website -- Portugal: O Melhor Destino, or go to my Twitter - @D_Moragdo, I will post there the dates and places and invite people to come. I will be around taking pictures and videos…  

CL: Did you made your contribution yet?

DM: I was one of the first ones to do it! I was, wasn’t I?"

End.
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Click on Diogo's page on the "Dreambooks" website for more information on their association with Diogo (and to see some cool pictures of him too!)

Big thank you and hugs to MsLiliana for providing yet another translation for us.  You are so helpful and we so appreciate ALL you do.

(And another HUGE obrigada to the ever amazing Diogomorgadofans' YouTube Channel for uploading/sharing the interview.)

--Sara

Clip of the Day -- Diogo Does His Own Stunt!

Anyone who has seen the Crucifixion scene in "The Bible" knows that Diogo is a fearless actor.... but today's "Clip of the Day" is another perfect example of that.

For his role as "João Caldas Ribeiro" in the 2010 SIC TV drama series, "Laços de Sangue" ("Blood Ties"), Diogo decided to do one of his own stunts, despite his fears.  The stunt?  Jumping off of a cliff.... literally.  

(photo courtesy of SAPO)

He discussed doing the daring stunt in an interview with SIC TV, and right under the clip, you will find a translation of the interview, once again thanks to our own fearless heroine, @MsLiliana.

 (clip courtesy of Diogomorgadofans' YouTube Channel)

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"Throwback Thursday" -- from guest blog contributor, Domique

(Note from Sara: Today's first of two "Throwback Thursday" posts comes from our friend and guest blog contributor Domique, aka @hazeleyez79_DRW, making her debut with this post, so please show her some love over on Twitter or in the comments section here.  Thanks, Sara)

Hello my fellow DiogoFanFriends, I’m Domique (@hazeleyez79_DRW on twitter).  A pleasure to meet all of you.  For my "Throwback Thursday" spotlight, my focus is a true story drama from Diogo’s awesome film collection.  His talent is beyond measure. Oh… and by the way, we get an idea of what Diogo may look like when he gets old.  He is still as handsome as ever.  I hope you guys like it as much as I do.  

"A Vida Privada de Salazar" (The Private Life of Salazar)

by Jorge Queiroga (2009)

“A Vida Privada de Salazar” was a miniseries based on a true story.  Salazar was a professor and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Portugal for over forty years.  At the end of his life, Salazar reflects on his options and choices he made and did not make. The story was focused on Salazar’s life from when he was a young man spending time in a seminary through his time spent as a teacher and the over forty years he ruled as a Portuguese dictator. During this time, he had a “turbulent effective” secret life. 

Salazar’s appetite for women was the major focus of the miniseries. He never married and devoted his life to his country.  The film shines a light on his personal life, which was unknown to many for years.

“A Vida Privada de Salazar” was released in Portugal in February of 2009.  Filming took place in Lisbon, Portugal, Diogo Morgado’s hometown.  Diogo portrayed the lead character, Portuguese dictator Antonio de Oliveira Salazar. 

Here's a great clip from the film, so sit back, relax, and enjoy.

(clip courtesy of Diogomorgadofans' YouTube Channel)

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"Just for Fun" Clips of the Day

Today's "Clip(s) of the Day" are three just for fun clips hopefully to make you smile or laugh.  Enjoy!

First up, Diogo in "VIP Manicure" from 2009:

(clip courtesy of  Diogomorgadofans' YouTube Channel)

(Synopsis and Translation of "VIP Manicure" by Liliana):

Denise de Magalhães (Ana Bola) and Maria Delfina Caroço (Maria Rueff) are two "sculptors of nails", aka manicurists working in a shopping center pompously called Forum, in a suburb somewhere. Have a "corner of nails" under the stairs of the center, but Denise is very ambitious and has the dream of receiving VIP’s and treating their nails, which they ultimately achieve.  This series is a situation comedy.

Translating the lines:

Denise: Ohh Our Lady bless me.. Here comes Salazar!
Waitress: Aww this so bad that even Salazar will do…
Denise: It´s not that, girls! Salazar is coming here!
Waitress: Is he the one that’s going to substitute the other minister?
Denise: Girls, shut up and look!!!
(Maria Delfina starts running in slow motion towards Diogo…)
Maria Delfina: Awwww aww Salazar!! You’re as handsome in young as in old! Do it to me like you did on the movie! Take off my panties with your feet, and you don’t even need to take off your boots!
Waitress: She’s gone insane!
Diogo Morgado: I beg your pardon, not that I am not amused, but the truth is that my name is Diogo Morgado, Salazar was fictional character!
Denise: Yes he was, but ruled for 48 years, baby!
Maria Delfina: They call me Maria Delfine, Diogo Morgado!
Denise: Caroço! (means seed)
Diogo Morgado: Ohhh Caroço!
Maria Delfina: Yes, Caroço… do you like it?!
Diogo Morgado: Well the seeds, usually I spit! (all laughing). 
Maria Delfina: Awwww he splits the seeds!!!!
Denise: Maria Delfina, let go of Diogo!
Diogo Morgado: No, no… let her stay! I am enjoying it! Like this I can vary the landscape… Oh Jesus if Soraia Chaves sees this!
Maria Delfina: what do I have less than Soraia Chaves?
Diogo Morgado: Sooo … everything!
Denise: Well, let’s end up with this marmalade!!! Diogo, come with me please.
Diogo Morgado: Ok. But I wanted…. Ok, ok.
Denise: Sit here, sit here!
(The girls sit under and on top of him)
Diogo Morgado: Aww this is going well!! (Talks to the waitress) – You are very cute!
Maria Delfina: She??? Cute?? Fake nails!! Fake hair! Glued eyelashes! Cute?? She is just thin!
Waitress: At least I am not unbalanced! Will you give me your autograph, Diogo Morgado? 
Diogo Morgado: Yes, off course!
Waitress: Here you have a pen and paper.
Diogo Morgado: Wait a second, I am left handed.
Waitress: Write like this…
Diogo Morgado: What??
Waitress: “Diogo Morgado with much admiration for the lady Velvi”
Diogo Morgado: …. Lady Velvi, ok, done!
Waitress: Thank you! And look, how about a little kiss?
Diogo Morgado: I’ll give one or two!
Maria Delfina: No no no no… get out of here! 
Denise: (Loud!) Diogo!
Diogo Morgado: Yes ma’m!
Denise: What do you come here for? Don´t tell me you want to get gel nails?
Diogo Morgado: No. no… I don’t use… Speaking the truth I bite my nails! I come to make an appointment for my….
Denise: Girlfriend!
Maria Delfina: Then make him those nails that can scratch the backs! 
Denise: Ohhh Maria Delfina you are about to take a snap! Diogo Morgado is not your boyfriend!!
Denise: What is the name of your luckiest?
Diogo Morgado: No no no… is not for my girlfriend… It’s for my mom!
Denise: Aww so I can be your girlfriend, can I??
Diogo Morgado: Oh Oh… really!
(Denise calls the waitress to take Delfina out of there)
Denise: Give her 2 liters of linden tea, to see if it her calms down!
Denise: What a foolishness! What is this??
Diogo Morgado: Wwoooo she is very cute!!!!
Denise: Is she?? Why?
Diogo Morgado: Because she is wooofff… (explosive) Looks like that to me!
Denise: Cute… cute… I tell who is cute!...
Diogo Morgado: What, what…
Denise: Diogo… Did you ever had an experience with little bit older woman?
Diogo Morgado: Experiences I had, but not with older woman…
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Next, check out this fun (even without translation) interview with Diogo and his good friend Rui Unas from 2009.  Specifically, fast forward to the 2:27 mark to see Diogo, the rapper.  :)

(clip courtesy of  Diogomorgadofans' YouTube Channel)

Finally, check out this behind the scenes video of a Lux photo shoot with Diogo from 2009:

Diogo Morgado - Making Of from Paulo Sampaio on Vimeo.

Thanks so much to fans Nicki and Stephanie for sending these clips my way, and thank you to the ever giving MsLiliana for providing yet another translation for us.  

Have a great day, everybody!

--Sara

"At Point Blank with Diogo Morgado" (Clip of the Day)

Here's a quick, but fun interview with Diogo that aired on SIC TV in 2011 called "À Queima Roupa com Diogo Morgado" ("At Point Blank with Diogo Morgado.)   The lovely @MsLiliana not only shared this clip with us, but she was also kind enough to provide a translation of the interview, which you'll find right below the clip:



Reporter: You are not a guy who's afraid of direct shot questions, are you?
Diogo: Direct shots with me?… not scared!
Reporter: Full name?
Diogo: Diogo Miguel Morgado Soares
Reporter: Something you never did until you were 30 years old?
Diogo: Bungee Jumping
Reporter: A name you would like to have as a character that you never had?
Diogo: Belmiro
Reporter: An occupation you would like to have on a film that you never did?
Diogo: Formula 1 Driver.
Reporter: A cold and sunny day… what´s your program?
Diogo: Stay at home.
Reporter: What´s your biggest fear?
Diogo: Illness
Reporter: Your worst defect is?
Diogo: Stubbornness
Reporter: The quality that your friends recognize?
Diogo: Persistence
Reporter:  When your kid gets older he is going to be…?
Diogo: Bigger than me!
Reporter: Those who does not know you think that you are…?
Diogo: Think I’m arrogant, maybe.
Reporter: Little kiss or handshake?
Diogo: Little kiss, I like little kisses.
Reporter: Your favorite dish is?
DM: Full 
Reporter: Which feature in people takes you to despair?
Diogo: Falsehood
Reporter: What charms you in people?
Diogo: Sense of humor
Reporter: If the world ended tomorrow what would you do?
Diogo: A big party, join everyone and make a big party!
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Thank you MsLiliana for providing yet another translation for us.  You are so helpful and we so appreciate ALL you do.

(And another HUGE thanks to the ever amazing Diogomorgadofans' YouTube Channel for uploading/sharing the interview.)

--Sara

Cooking with Diogo (Clip of the Day)

Today, on the one week "birthday" of this blog, I wanted to introduce a new daily (hopefully) feature called "Clip of the Day" where we'll post a fun clip of Diogo you might not have seen before.

So our first "Clip of the Day" (in two parts) is from 2011, when Diogo appeared on the SIC TV's show "Boa Tarde" (Good Afternoon") for a segment called "Na Cozinha Com" ("In the Kitchen With.")  Yes, it's in Portuguese, but you don't need to know the language to see Diogo has yet another talent -- he knows his way around a kitchen! :)

Bon appétit!





Many thanks and credit to our incredibly cool Diogofanfriends blog contributor Domique (aka @hazeleyez79_DRW) for finding and sharing these clips with us.

(And another HUGE thanks to the ever amazing Diogomorgadofans' YouTube Channel for uploading/sharing the clips!)

And the biggest THANK YOU to all of you for your kind words and support on the blog.  We so appreciate the response we've gotten, but meeting so many of you has been the best part of all.  It's only been a week but I feel like I've known some of you forever.  So thank you, and thanks to Diogo for bringing us all together.  

PS Our very own Portuguese goddess @MsLiliana was kind enough to send us a translation of the recipe and clip!  She says:

"Who knew, right?  This is an entry made of mushroom, goat cheese, apple, meat and strawberry sweet.   He says when he was 12 he made a dish with  his dad - Bacahau com natas (codfish with cream - a Portuguese dish) and instead of salt he put sugar on the cream... so it didn't work at all!  They talk about the novela Laços de Sangue (the TV show "Blood Ties") when Diogo Morgado spared a double to make the scene that he jumps from a cliff to the sea with a 12m high. All the show he is very funny and relaxed, calling himself "Chef Morgado." Almost in the end the presenter says the time is ending and he says: Oh Meu Deus - which means - Oh My God, because he wanted to make a fine presentation of the dish and needed time for that.  He baptized the recipe as  Mushrooms Emmy, due to the Emmy Prize Laços de Sangue won."

Thank you, Ms. Liliana for that!

--Sara