Fernanda Montenegro
Born October 16, 1929 (Age: 96)
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Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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.
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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Filmography
The Rogue's Trial
2024
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as Compadecida (uncredited)
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Age: 95
I'm Still Here
2024
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as Eunice Paiva (Older)
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Age: 94
Asdrúbal Trouxe o Trombone
2017
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as
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Age: 88
Sergio Britto – O Mestre dos Palcos
2016
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as Self
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Age: 86
Chico Eterno
2015
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as Herself
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Age: 86
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Hoje é Dia de Maria - O Filme
2015
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as Madastra
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Age: 85
Rio, I Love You
2014
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as Dona Fulana (segment "Dona Fulana")
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Age: 84
Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado
2009
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as Self
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Age: 80
No Image
Grupo Corpo: Dance Theatre from Brazil
2007
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as Self
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Age: 78
Love in the Time of Cholera
2007
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as Transito Ariza
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Age: 77
Eles Não Usam Black-Tie - Conversando com o Elenco
2007
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as
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Age: 77
City of Festivals
2005
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as
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Age: 75
The Peddler's Backpack
2005
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as Self
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Age: 75
The Other Side of the Street
2004
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as Regina
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Age: 74
Conquista Central Station - The 7 days of creation
2002
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as Self
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Age: 72
A Dog's Will
2000
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as Compadecida
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Age: 70
As Malibrans
2000
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as Virtual diva
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Age: 70
Central Station
1998
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as Isadora "Dora" Teixeira
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Age: 68
Four Days in September
1997
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as Dona Margarida
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Age: 67
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
1997
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as Self
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Age: 67
No Image
Visão do Paraíso
1995
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as Narradora
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Age: 65
The Flash and Crash Days
1991
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as
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Age: 62
Fire and Passion
1989
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as Rainha no Castelo
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Age: 59
Trancado por Dentro
1989
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as Dona Ivete
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Age: 59
Hour of the Star
1985
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as Madame Carlota
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Age: 55
They Don't Wear Black Tie
1981
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as Romana
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Age: 51
Everything's Alright
1978
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as Elvira Barata
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Age: 49
Joanna Francesa
1973
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as Joana (narração)
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Age: 44
The Language of Theatre
1966
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as
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Age: 36
The Deceased
1965
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as Zulmira
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Age: 35
A Esperança é Eterna
1954
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as Narração
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Age: 24