Jessica Athayde

Jéssica Athayde, born on December 21, 1985 in Lisbon, Portugal, is a Portuguese actress and former model. She first gained attention in 2005 when she was cast in the third season of the youth TV series "Morangos com Açúcar." Her debut in September 2005 marked the start of a career that has spanned over two decades. She went on to appear in numerous Portuguese telenovelas on TVI, including "Ilha dos Amores," "A Outra," "Flor do Mar," and "Santa Bárbara." Her work in these audience-leading projects cemented her reputation as a familiar face on Portuguese television.

Beyond acting, Athayde shares glimpses of her life on her blog, Jessy James, where she writes about her travels, recipes, and daily activities. Her personal life has also attracted public interest. She had a long relationship with actor and TV host João Manzarra. In 2017, she married photographer Gonçalo Claro in Bali, but the marriage ended after eight months. She later began a relationship with actor Diogo Amaral, and in June 2019, she gave birth to their son, Oliver. The couple separated later that year.

Athayde stands 5'9" tall with a slim build and measures 34-28-36. She has blonde hair and brown eyes, and she is known for her tattoos, including two small butterflies on her right foot. She has been active in the entertainment industry since 2005, and as of March 2026, she had 1.1 million followers on Instagram.