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Fernanda Montenegro

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1929-10-16 (Age: 97)

Place of Birth

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Fernanda Montenegro

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.

Filmography (95)

⭐ 0 Role: Self

The Circular Universe – Jocy de Oliveira

2026
⭐ 7.7 Role: Marta

Velhos Bandidos

2026
⭐ 0 Role: (archive footage) (uncredited)

Films to Die For

2025
⭐ 7.5 Role: Narrator (voice)

Milton Bituca Nascimento

2025
⭐ 7.9 Role: Nina

Vitória

2025
⭐ 6.6 Role: Compadecida (archive footage)

The Rogue's Trial

2024
⭐ 9.7 Role: Self

Tributo: Fernanda Montenegro

2024
⭐ 7.9 Role: Eunice Paiva (Older)

I'm Still Here

2024
⭐ 9.5 Role: Self

Tributo: Laura Cardoso

2024
⭐ 4.0 Role: Self

Helô

2023
⭐ 7.0 Role: Unknown

Fernanda e Nathalia - Amigas de uma Vida

2023
⭐ 7.0 Role: Narrator

Maria: Ninguém Sabe Quem Sou Eu

2022
⭐ 8.0 Role: Unknown

70 Anos Esta Noite

2021
⭐ 7.9 Role: Self

Emicida: AmarElo – Ao Vivo

2021
⭐ 5.0 Role: Self (archive footage)

Zimba

2021