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Fernanda Montenegro
AKA: 费尔南达-蒙特内格罗
Acting
Born: 1929
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.
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.
Known For
O Auto da Compadecida 2
Compadecida (uncredited)
2026 · BR
Orgulho Além da Tela
Self
2021 · BR
Amor e Sorte
Gilda
2020 · BR
Sweet Diva
Dulce Ramirez
2019 · BR
As Vilãs Que Amamos
Role
2019 · BR
Ambitious Women
Teresa Petruccelli
2015 · BR
Sweet Mother
Dona Picucha (Maria Izabel de Souza)
2014 · BR
Saramandaia
Candinha Rosado
2013 · BR
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| O Auto da Compadecida 2 | 2026 | Compadecida (uncredited) |
| Orgulho Além da Tela | 2021 | Self |
| Amor e Sorte | 2020 | Gilda |
| Sweet Diva | 2019 | Dulce Ramirez |
| As Vilãs Que Amamos | 2019 | Contributor |
| Ambitious Women | 2015 | Teresa Petruccelli |
| Sweet Mother | 2014 | Dona Picucha (Maria Izabel de Souza) |
| Saramandaia | 2013 | Candinha Rosado |
| The Brazilians | 2012 | Mary Torres |
| Passione | 2010 | Elizabete Monteiro Gouveia (Bete) |
| Sound & Fury | 2009 | Self |
| Queridos Amigos | 2008 | Iraci Guimarães Moutinho |
| Belíssima | 2005 | Beatriz Falcão (Bia) |
| Hoje é Dia de Maria | 2005 | Madrasta |
| Celebrity | 2003 | Self |
| As Filhas da Mãe | 2001 | Lulu de Luxemburgo |
| Brava Gente | 2000 | Tibéria |
| Jequitibá | 1993 | Jacutinga |
| O Dono do Mundo | 1991 | Olga Portela |
| Rainha da Sucata | 1990 | Salomé Szimanski |
| Guerra dos Sexos | 1983 | Charlotte de Alcântara Pereira Barreto |
| Dance with Me | 1981 | Silvia Toledo |
| Cara a Cara | 1979 | Madame Ingrid Von Herbert |
| The Trapalhões | 1977 | Ela mesma |
| Sangue do Meu Sangue | 1969 | Júlia |
| Redenção | 1966 | Lisa |
| The Oscars | 1953 | Self |