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
A Primeira Missa ou Tristes Tropeços, Enganos e Urucum (2014)
as Nossa Senhora
A Dog's Will (2000)
as Compadecida
I'm Still Here (2024)
as Eunice Paiva (Older)
Vitória (2025)
as Nina
Old Bandits (2026)
as Marta
Guarnieri (2017)
as Self (archive footage)
Mortal Sin (1970)
as Fernanda
Central Station (1998)
as Isadora 'Dora' Teixeira
Love in the Time of Cholera (2007)
as Transito Ariza
Cena Secreta (2011)
Actor
O Juízo (2019)
as Marta Amarantes
Good Luck (2014)
as Célia
A Mulher do Atirador de Facas (1984)
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
Helô (2023)
as Self
Caro Francis (2010)
Actor
The Peddler's Backpack (2005)
as Self
Minha Namorada (1970)
Actor
The Clove and The Rose (2017)
as Self
Fire and Passion (1989)
as Rainha no Castelo
Four Days in September (1997)
as Dona Margarida
The House of Sand (2005)
as Dona Maria / Áurea (1942-1969) / Maria (1969)
Hour of the Star (1986)
as Madame Carlota
Childhood (2014)
as Dona Mocinha
Rio, I Love You (2014)
as Dona Fulana (segment "Dona Fulana")
City of Festivals (2005)
Actor
The Language of Theatre (1966)
Actor
Milton Bituca Nascimento (2025)
as Narrator (voice)
Untitled Fernanda Montenegro Documentary (—)
as Self
Marília e Marina (1976)
Actor
Tributo: Laura Cardoso (2024)
as Self
Natal Mágico da Xuxa (2014)
as Narradora
Asdrúbal Trouxe o Trombone (2017)
Actor
Silêncio no Estúdio (2017)
as Self
Olga (2004)
as Leocádia Prestes
Maria: Ninguém Sabe Quem Sou Eu (2022)
as Narrator
Invisible Life (2019)
as Older Eurídice Gusmão
The Rogue's Trial (2024)
as Compadecida (archive footage)
Sweet Mother (2012)
as Dona Picucha (Maria Izabel de Souza)
Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado (2009)
as Self
Treason (1999)
as Mulher no bar / Mãe de Dagmar
Cícero Dias, o Compadre de Picasso (2016)
as "Voz" de Raymonde
Zimba (2021)
as Self (archive footage)
Teatro Brasileiro: Origem e Mudança (1975)
Actor
Tributo: Fernanda Montenegro (2024)
as Self
A Esperança é Eterna (1954)
as Narração
The Other Side of the Street (2004)
as Regina
They Don't Wear Black Tie (1981)
as Romana
Visão do Paraíso (1995)
as Narradora
The Invention of Brasilia (2001)
as Himself
Adolfo Celi, a Man for Two Worlds (2006)
as Self
A Paixão Segundo Callado (2008)
as Self
Terra dos Índios (1979)
Actor
O Homem de Areia (1982)
as Narradora
All Paulos in the World - Paulo José (2017)
Actor
Lina Bo Bardi — A Marvelous Entanglement (2019)
as Lina Bo Bardi
Twins (1999)
as Mãe
The Circular Universe – Jocy de Oliveira (2026)
as Self
Redeemer (2004)
as D. Isaura
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die (2020)
as Banquet Attendee
A Meeting with Milton Santos (2006)
as Narradora
Agamenon: The Film (2012)
as Self - Narradora (voice)
Time and the Wind (2013)
as Bibiana Terra Cambará (idosa)
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional (1997)
as Self
Grupo Corpo: Dance Theatre from Brazil (2007)
as Self
Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World (2016)
as Self (Only Voice)
Emicida: AmarElo – Ao Vivo (2021)
as Self
Gilda, Lúcia and The Goat (2020)
as Gilda
Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina (2021)
as Self
Everything's Alright (1978)
as Elvira Barata
The Deceased (1965)
as Zulmira
Films to Die For (2025)
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Rio's Love Song (1994)
as (segment "Samba do Grande Amor")
Chico Eterno (2015)
as Herself
Tudo Por Amor ao Cinema (2015)
as Self
70 Anos Esta Noite (2021)
Actor
Joanna Francesa (1973)
as Joana (narração)
The Lady from Estácio (2012)
as Zulmira
José Aparecido de Oliveira – O Maior Mineiro do Mundo (2019)
as Self
Incidente em Antares - O Filme (2018)
as Quitéria Campolargo
As Malibrans (2000)
as Virtual diva
The Asphalt Kiss (2018)
as Dona Matilde
Paulo Autran – O Senhor dos Palcos (2017)
as Self
Conquista Central Station - The 7 days of creation (2002)
as Self
Emicida: AmarElo - It's All for Yesterday (2020)
as Self
A Vida de Jesus Cristo (1971)
as Samaritana
Sergio Britto – O Mestre dos Palcos (2016)
as Self
Fernanda e Nathalia - Amigas de uma Vida (2023)
Actor
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Hoje é Dia de Maria - O Filme (2015)
as Madastra
O Natal do Menino Imperador (2008)
as Narração
Em Família (1971)
as Anita
Trancado por Dentro (1989)
as Dona Ivete
Mercy (2019)
as Carminha
Domingos (2009)
as Self
Ferreira Gullar: Arqueologia do Poeta (2019)
as Self
Eles Não Usam Black-Tie - Conversando com o Elenco (2007)
Actor
The Flash and Crash Days (1991)
Actor