Claudia was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. As a child she moved to the US with her mother and grew up in San Francisco, California. She caught the acting bug at the age of 7 when she saw her uncle 'Bruno Barroso . Claudia is a strong actress capable of getting into the fabric of her character and bring out through her interpretation what is the force behind each action she takes.
She is the niece of famous Brazilian actor Bruno Barroso.
In 2000 she ventured out to Europe (Lisbon/Portugal) to open a nightclub.
Studied acting at the renowned American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, California.
Learned the martial art of Muay Thai Kickboxing and Boxing at the "Fairtex" in San Francisco, California.
Manager of famous Brazilian painter Marco Angeli.
She and cinematographer Adam Sampson became friends after working together in the movie Lost Focus in 2003.
She was introduced to Actor/Director/Producer Marcio Rosario in 2004 and they became very good friends.
Met Felipe Folgosi in Los Angeles and became friends.
She is good friends with actress Juliana Bellinger.
(June 2008) Took the leap and moved out of Los Angeles to Northern California. She now devotes her time between her photography and as an Energy Healer as an EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Practitioner and Reiki Master. She has said that she will always have a place in her heart for acting and that if Spielberg needs her he can give her a call!
(May 2007) Still lives in Los Angeles, but since late 2005 she put her career on hold to study Quantum Physics and Neuroscience, and now devotes her time to a more Spiritual life.
Acting is knowing the consequences of your actions.
I know some people disregard uncredited roles, but I look at it this,way. . . I got paid to work with the best and learn from them. .
