About
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
The TrapalhõesSeries • 1977
JequitibáSeries • 1993
PassioneSeries • 2010
BelíssimaSeries • 2005
Dance with MeSeries • 1981
O Dono do MundoSeries • 1991
Sangue do Meu SangueSeries • 1969
Rainha da SucataSeries • 1990
Sweet DivaSeries • 2019
Ambitious WomenSeries • 2015
Cara a CaraSeries • 1979
Guerra dos SexosSeries • 1983
ZazáSeries • 1997
A MuralhaSeries • 1968
As Filhas da MãeSeries • 2001
CambalachoSeries • 1986
Brava GenteSeries • 2000
Dez VidasSeries • 1969
O Mapa da MinaSeries • 1993
BrilhanteSeries • 1981
I'm Still HereMovie • 2024
SaramandaiaSeries • 2013
Chico TotalSeries • 1981
A Dog's WillMovie • 2000