Born in 1966. Graduate in Law; Lawyer. Vice-President of the CDS/PP. President of the Municipal Assembly of Vila Nova de Famalicão. President of the District Political Executive of the CDS/PP, Braga. Member of the Portuguese Parliament during the 8th, 9th and 10th parliamentary term. Vice-President of the Portuguese Parliament during the 10th parliamentary term. President of the CDS/PP Parliamentary Group (July 2004 - October 2006). Spokesperson of the CDS/PP. Vice-President of the ANAP (National Association of the PP Local Representatives). National Adviser of the CDS/PP. MEP since 2009.