João Canijo was born on December 10, 1957 in Porto, Portugal. He was a director and writer, known for Sangue do Meu Sangue (2011), Viver Mal (2023) and Mal Viver (2023). He was married to Margarida Marinho. He died on January 29, 2026 in Vila Viçosa, Évora, Portugal.
