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Fernanda Montenegro Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1929-10-16

Birthplace:
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Credits:
149 Total Roles

Fernanda Montenegro

Acting

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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 MĂŁe (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.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2026 Velhos Bandidos MOVIE Marta
2026 O Auto da Compadecida 2 TV Compadecida (uncredited)
2025 Films to Die For MOVIE (archive footage) (uncredited)
2025 Chico Anysio: Um Homem Ă  Procura de Um Personagem TV Self
2025 1961 TV Self
2025 Milton Bituca Nascimento MOVIE Narrator (voice)
2025 VitĂłria MOVIE Nina
2024 The Rogue's Trial MOVIE Compadecida (uncredited)
2024 Tributo: Fernanda Montenegro MOVIE Self
2024 I'm Still Here MOVIE Eunice Paiva (Older)

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