Fernanda Montenegro

Fernanda Montenegro

Born 1929-10-16 (age 96) Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Biography

Arlette Pinheiro Monteiro Torres CRB • GCONM • COCS • OMC (Rio de Janeiro, October 16, 1929), better known as Fernanda Montenegro, is a Brazilian actress and writer. She is often referred to as "the grand dame of Brazilian dramaturgy" and "the greatest actress in the history of Brazil" for her extensive work in cinema, theater and television.

Internationally recognized, Fernanda was the first Brazilian to win the International Emmy in the best actress category for her performance in Doce de Mãe (2013), in addition to winning a Silver Bear at the Berlin Film Festival and receiving nominations for Golden Globe and Academy Award for best actress for her work in Central do Brasil (1998), being the first Latin American, Portuguese-speaking and Brazilian woman to be nominated in this category.

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Known For

I'm Still Here
I'm Still Here

2024

as Eunice Paiva (Older)

A Dog's Will
A Dog's Will

2000

as Compadecida

Old Bandits
Old Bandits

2026

as Marta

Guarnieri
Guarnieri

2017

as Self (archive footage)

Vitória
Vitória

2025

as Nina

Cena Secreta
Central Station
Central Station

1998

as Isadora 'Dora' Teixeira

Mortal Sin
Mortal Sin

1970

as Fernanda

Love in the Time of Cholera
Love in the Time of Cholera

2007

as Transito Ariza

Good Luck
Good Luck

2014

as Célia

O Juízo
O Juízo

2019

as Marta Amarantes

Helô
Helô

2023

as Self

Childhood
Childhood

2014

as Dona Mocinha

Minha Namorada
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Fire and Passion
Fire and Passion

1989

as Rainha no Castelo

O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de Teatro
O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de Teatro

1976

as Mary Cavan Tyrone - Longa Viagem do Dia Para Dentro da Noite, de Eugene O'Neill

The Peddler's Backpack