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Fernanda Montenegro

Fernanda Montenegro

Actor · Born October 16, 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.

Acted in 105

2020s

  1. 2026
  2. The Rogue's Trial (TV Series)

    Compadecida (uncredited) · 1 episode

  3. 2025

    Films to Die For

    (archive footage) (uncredited)

  4. 2024
  5. 2023

    Fernanda e Nathalia - Amigas de uma Vida

    Movie

  6. 2021

    70 Anos Esta Noite

    Movie

  7. 2020

    Gilda, Lúcia and The Goat

    Gilda

  8. Babenco: Tell Me When I Die

    Banquet Attendee

  9. Love and Luck

    Gilda · 4 episodes

2010s

  1. 2019

    O Juízo

    Marta Amarantes

  2. Mercy

    Carminha

  3. Lina Bo Bardi — A Marvelous Entanglement

    Lina Bo Bardi

  4. As Vilãs Que Amamos

    TV

  5. 2018

    The Asphalt Kiss

    Dona Matilde

  6. As Vinganças de Clara

    Mercedes Álcantara Tavares · 10 episodes

  7. Incidente em Antares - O Filme

    Quitéria Campolargo

  8. 2017

    Asdrúbal Trouxe o Trombone

    Movie

  9. The Other Side of Paradise

    Mercedes Álcantara Tavares · 173 episodes

  10. All Paulos in the World - Paulo José

    Movie

  11. Nelson: Por Ele Mesmo

    TV

  12. Saideira

    TV

  13. 2016

    Cícero Dias, o Compadre de Picasso

    "Voz" de Raymonde

  14. 2015

    Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Hoje é Dia de Maria - O Filme

    Madastra

  15. 2014

    Xuxa's Magical Christmas - The Show

    Narradora

  16. Childhood

    Dona Mocinha

  17. Good Luck

    Célia

  18. Sweet Mother

    Dona Picucha (Maria Izabel de Souza) · 14 episodes

  19. O Tempo e o Vento

    Bibiana Terra Cambará · 3 episodes

  20. 2013

    Time and the Wind

    Bibiana Terra Cambará (idosa)

  21. Damas da TV

    TV

  22. 2012

    Sweet Mother

    Dona Picucha (Maria Izabel de Souza)

  23. The Lady from Estácio

    Zulmira

  24. 2011

    Cena Secreta

    Movie

  25. 2010

2000s

  1. 2008

    O Natal do Menino Imperador

    Narração

  2. Queridos Amigos

    Iraci Guimarães Moutinho · 25 episodes

  3. 2007
  4. Eles Não Usam Black-Tie - Conversando com o Elenco

    Movie

  5. 2006

    A Meeting with Milton Santos

    Narradora

  6. 2005
  7. The House of Sand

    Dona Maria / Áurea (1942-1969) / Maria (1969)

  8. Hoje é Dia de Maria

    Madrasta, Dona Cabeça · 8 episodes

  9. City of Festivals

    Movie

  10. 2004

    Redeemer

    D. Isaura

  11. Olga

    Leocádia Prestes

  12. The Other Side of the Street

    Regina

  13. 2002

    Pastores da Noite

    Tibéria · 4 episodes

  14. 2001
  15. 2000
  16. As Malibrans

    Virtual diva

1990s

  1. 1999

    Twins

    Mãe

  2. Treason

    Mulher no bar / Mãe de Dagmar

  3. O Belo e as Feras

    TV

  4. O Auto da Compadecida

    Compadecida · 4 episodes

  5. 1998
  6. 1997
  7. 1994

    Incidente em Antares

    Quitéria Campolargo · 12 episodes

  8. Rio's Love Song

    (segment "Samba do Grande Amor")

  9. 1993
  10. 1991

    The Flash and Crash Days

    Movie

  11. 1990

    Riacho Doce

    Vó Manuela Nunes · 40 episodes

1970s

  1. 1979

    Terra dos Índios

    Movie

  2. 1978

    Everything's Alright

    Elvira Barata

  3. 1977
  4. 1975

    Teatro Brasileiro: Origem e Mudança

    Movie

  5. 1973

    Joanna Francesa

    Joana (narração)

  6. 1971

    Em Família

    Anita

  7. A Vida de Jesus Cristo

    Samaritana

  8. 1970

1960s

  1. 1969
  2. 1968
  3. 1966

    Calúnia

    Amália · 53 episodes

  4. The Language of Theatre

    Movie

  5. 1965

    The Deceased

    Zulmira

1950s

  1. 1954
  2. A Esperança é Eterna

    Narração

Appearances39

2020s

  1. 2026
  2. The Circular Universe – Jocy de Oliveira

    Self

  3. 2025

    Chico Anysio: Um Homem à Procura de Um Personagem

    Self · 5 episodes

  4. 1961

    Self · 3 episodes

  5. Milton Bituca Nascimento

    Narrator (voice)

  6. 2024

    Tributo: Fernanda Montenegro

    Self

  7. Tributo: Laura Cardoso

    Self

  8. 2023

    Helô

    Self

  9. Companhias do Teatro Brasileiro

    Self (archive footage) · 1 episode

  10. 2022

    Maria: Ninguém Sabe Quem Sou Eu

    Narrator

  11. 2021

    Orgulho Além da Tela

    Self · 3 episodes

  12. Zimba

    Self (archive footage)

  13. Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina

    Self

  14. 2020

2010s

  1. 2019

    José Aparecido de Oliveira – O Maior Mineiro do Mundo

    Self

  2. Ferreira Gullar: Arqueologia do Poeta

    Self

  3. 2017

    Silêncio no Estúdio

    Self

  4. Paulo Autran – O Senhor dos Palcos

    Self

  5. The Clove and The Rose

    Self

  6. 2016

    Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World

    Self (Only Voice)

  7. Sergio Britto – O Mestre dos Palcos

    Self

  8. 2015

    Chico Eterno

    Herself

  9. Tudo Por Amor ao Cinema

    Self

  10. 2012

    Agamenon: The Film

    Self - Narradora (voice)

2000s

  1. 2009

    Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado

    Self

  2. Sound & Fury

    Self · 1 episode

  3. Domingos

    Self

  4. 2008

    A Paixão Segundo Callado

    Self

  5. 2006

    Adolfo Celi, a Man for Two Worlds

    Self

  6. 2005

    The Peddler's Backpack

    Self

  7. 2003
  8. 2002

    Conquista Central Station - The 7 days of creation

    Self

  9. 2001

    The Invention of Brasilia

    Himself

1990s

  1. 1997

    Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional

    Self

  2. 1992

    Parabéns

    Self · 1 episode