Mia Couto_
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Beira
Birthday
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Birthday
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Birthplace
Beira
Nationality
Languages
European Portuguese
Parents
Fernando Leite Couto
Education
Eduardo Mondlane University
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
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Mia Couto: Mozambican writer.
Born in Beira (age 70).
9 awards including Camões Prize.
Mia Couto has 2 credits in our database.
Studied at Eduardo Mondlane University.
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Filmography (2)
AWARDS (9)
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Camões Prize
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Commander of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword
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FIL Award
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Neustadt International Prize for Literature
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Biography
António Emílio Leite Couto, better known as Mia Couto, is a Mozambican writer. He won the Camões Prize in 2013, the most important literary award in the Portuguese language, and the Neustadt International Prize for Literature in 2014.
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How old is Mia Couto?
Mia Couto is 70 years old, born on .
Where was Mia Couto born?
Mia Couto was born in Beira.
What movies or shows has Mia Couto been in?
Mia Couto has 2 credits in our database. Notable titles include Nayola (2023), The Last Flight of the Flamingo (2010).
Where can I find more information about Mia Couto?
You can find more about Mia Couto on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
