Fernanda Montenegro
Known for Acting
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.
Filmography
A Dog's Will
2000
as Compadecida
I'm Still Here
2024
as Eunice Paiva (Older)
Love in the Time of Cholera
2007
as Transito Ariza
Central Station
1998
as Isadora "Dora" Teixeira
Velhos Bandidos
2026
as Marta
Rio, I Love You
2014
as Dona Fulana (segment "Dona Fulana")
Vitória
2025
as Nina
Invisible Life
2019
as Older Eurídice Gusmão
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die
2020
as Banquet Attendee
Olga
2004
as Leocádia Prestes
Four Days in September
1997
as Dona Margarida
Time and the Wind
2013
as Bibiana Terra Cambará (idosa)
The Rogue's Trial
2024
as Compadecida (archive footage)
They Don't Wear Black Tie
1981
as Romana
Good Luck
2014
as Célia
Treason
1999
as Mulher no bar / Mãe de Dagmar
O Juízo
2019
as Marta Amarantes
Films to Die For
2025
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Redeemer
2004
as D. Isaura
Hour of the Star
1986
as Madame Carlota