Fernanda Montenegro
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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.
Known for
Credits
I'm Still Here (2024)
as Eunice Paiva (Older)
A Dog's Will (2000)
as Compadecida
Central Station (1998)
as Isadora 'Dora' Teixeira
Old Bandits (2026)
as Marta
Love in the Time of Cholera (2007)
as Transito Ariza
Vitória (2025)
as Nina
Rio, I Love You (2014)
as Dona Fulana
Fernanda (2026)
as Self
Invisible Life (2019)
as Older Eurídice Gusmão
Good Luck (2014)
as Célia
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional (1997)
as Self
Hour of the Star (1986)
as Madame Carlota
Mortal Sin (1970)
as Fernanda
Four Days in September (1997)
as Dona Margarida
Films to Die For (2025)
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Guarnieri (2017)
as Self (archive footage)
Cena Secreta (2011)
Actor
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
They Don't Wear Black Tie (1981)
as Romana
The Rogue's Trial (2024)
as Compadecida (archive footage)
The Clove and The Rose (2017)
as Self
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die (2020)
as Banquet Attendee
Treason (1999)
as Mulher no bar / Mãe de Dagmar
The Other Side of the Street (2004)
as Regina
Minha Namorada (1970)
Actor
O Juízo (2019)
as Marta Amarantes
Agamenon: The Film (2012)
as Self - Narradora (voice)
Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado (2009)
as Self
Time and the Wind (2013)
as Bibiana Terra Cambará (idosa)
A Primeira Missa ou Tristes Tropeços, Enganos e Urucum (2014)
as Nossa Senhora
Helô (2023)
as Self
Cícero Dias, o Compadre de Picasso (2016)
as "Voz" de Raymonde
Maria: Ninguém Sabe Quem Sou Eu (2022)
as Narrator
Teatro Brasileiro: Origem e Mudança (1975)
Actor
Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World (2016)
as Self (Only Voice)
The Peddler's Backpack (2005)
as Self
Lina Bo Bardi — A Marvelous Entanglement (2019)
as Lina Bo Bardi
Paulo Autran – O Senhor dos Palcos (2017)
as Self
Childhood (2014)
as Dona Mocinha
The Asphalt Kiss (2018)
as Dona Matilde
The House of Sand (2005)
as Dona Maria / Áurea (1942-1969) / Maria (1969)
Rio's Love Song (1994)
as (segment "Samba do Grande Amor")
Asdrúbal Trouxe o Trombone (2017)
Actor
Olga (2004)
as Leocádia Prestes
Natal Mágico da Xuxa (2014)
as Narradora
Caro Francis (2010)
Actor
Adolfo Celi, a Man for Two Worlds (2006)
as Self
Gilda, Lúcia and The Goat (2020)
as Gilda
Everything's Alright (1978)
as Elvira Barata
Fire and Passion (1989)
as Rainha no Castelo
The Deceased (1965)
as Zulmira
Emicida: AmarElo - It's All for Yesterday (2020)
as Self
Milton Bituca Nascimento (2025)
as Narrator (voice)
70 Anos Esta Noite (2021)
Actor
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Hoje é Dia de Maria - O Filme (2015)
as Madastra
Sweet Mother (2012)
as Dona Picucha (Maria Izabel de Souza)
O Natal do Menino Imperador (2008)
as Narração
All Paulos in the World - Paulo José (2017)
Actor
O Homem de Areia (1982)
as Narradora
A Meeting with Milton Santos (2006)
as Narradora
Marília e Marina (1976)
Actor
Incidente em Antares - O Filme (2018)
as Quitéria Campolargo
Ferreira Gullar: Arqueologia do Poeta (2019)
as Self
A Esperança é Eterna (1954)
as Narração
The Lady from Estácio (2012)
as Zulmira
Twins (1999)
as Mãe
Fernanda e Nathalia - Amigas de uma Vida (2023)
Actor
Tudo Por Amor ao Cinema (2015)
as Self
Zimba (2021)
as Self (archive footage)
The Language of Theatre (1966)
Actor
A Paixão Segundo Callado (2008)
as Self
Tributo: Laura Cardoso (2024)
as Self
José Aparecido de Oliveira – O Maior Mineiro do Mundo (2019)
as Self
Emicida: AmarElo – Ao Vivo (2021)
as Self
Tributo: Fernanda Montenegro (2024)
as Self
Visão do Paraíso (1995)
as Narradora
Silêncio no Estúdio (2017)
as Self
Redeemer (2004)
as D. Isaura
Conquista Central Station - The 7 days of creation (2002)
as Self
Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina (2021)
as Self
As Malibrans (2000)
as Virtual diva
Grupo Corpo: Dance Theatre from Brazil (2007)
as Self
Mercy (2019)
as Carminha
Terra dos Índios (1979)
Actor
Sergio Britto – O Mestre dos Palcos (2016)
as Self
Eles Não Usam Black-Tie - Conversando com o Elenco (2007)
Actor
City of Festivals (2005)
Actor
A Vida de Jesus Cristo (1971)
as Samaritana
The Invention of Brasilia (2001)
as Himself
The Flash and Crash Days (1991)
Actor
Trancado por Dentro (1989)
as Dona Ivete
Joanna Francesa (1973)
as Joana (narração)
Em Família (1971)
as Anita
Domingos (2009)
as Self
The Circular Universe – Jocy de Oliveira (2026)
as Self
Chico Eterno (2015)
as Herself