“Dreaming of the Oscars seems like something impossible, and not just for a Black girl, but also for a white girl in Portugal,” says the actress, noting that it is only the third time a Portuguese actress has participated in a film nominated for the main Oscar. At 38, Isabél Zuaa is one of the most international Portuguese actresses; she divides her time between Portugal and Brazil, works in theatre, cinema, and television, and remains committed to her own creative projects. This Sunday, she will walk the Hollywood red carpet with the team from “The Secret Agent”.