Born in Lisbon, Portugal with Italian, French, Argentinian, Jewish, Chinese, and Cape Vert heritage. Known for her work in several international productions including the Abc series "Once Upon a Time" in the role of Queen Guinevere from Camelot. She moved to the U.S.A at 17 to do her senior year as an exchange student. In Portugal, Joana attended the Portuguese National Conservatory, and in between studied in New York and Italy. Worked for several years in the Portuguese film and TV industry. Moved to London in June 2013. Where she landed her first parts in International movies. Wins a Gulbenkian grant in professional development and goes to Los Angeles in 2014. In 2015 moved to Los Angeles and lives and works the moment between Los Angeles and London.