Mafalda Machado, an alumna of the Undergraduate Degree in Communication and Cultural Sciences at the Faculty of Human Sciences of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa, has been named to the Forbes Portugal 30 Under 30 2026 list, which recognizes outstanding young professionals making a significant impact across a wide range of fields. Mafalda was honored in the Social Media category for the career she has built as a content creator and digital communicator.

With a community of more than one million followers on TikTok, Mafalda Creative has established herself as one of Portugal's most influential content creators, standing out for her creativity, authenticity, and ability to connect with audiences. Her career extends well beyond social media, encompassing live comedy performances, musical theatre, and a successful literary career. She is the author of Laughing Instead of Crying and the bestselling A Teenager on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, which has reached its 12th edition.

The Forbes Portugal 30 Under 30 initiative recognizes Portuguese entrepreneurs, creatives, researchers, athletes, executives, and changemakers under the age of 30 who are transforming their industries and contributing to the country's economic, social, and cultural development.

The Faculty of Human Sciences congratulates Mafalda on this remarkable achievement, which reflects the talent, creativity, and innovative spirit of its alumni, and wishes her continued success in all her future endeavors.