
Highest rated as cast or director
A Dog's Will
2000
Central Station
1998
I'm Still Here
2024
Invisible Life
2019
Vitória
2025
Hour of the Star
1986
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
- 2026
The Rogue's Trial (TV Series)
Compadecida (uncredited) · 1 episode
- 2025
Films to Die For
(archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2024
- 2023
Fernanda e Nathalia - Amigas de uma Vida
Movie
- 2021
70 Anos Esta Noite
Movie
- 2020
Gilda, Lúcia and The Goat
Gilda
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die
Banquet Attendee
Love and Luck
Gilda · 4 episodes
2010s
- 2019
O Juízo
Marta Amarantes
Mercy
Carminha
Lina Bo Bardi — A Marvelous Entanglement
Lina Bo Bardi
As Vilãs Que Amamos
TV
- 2018
The Asphalt Kiss
Dona Matilde
As Vinganças de Clara
Mercedes Álcantara Tavares · 10 episodes
Incidente em Antares - O Filme
Quitéria Campolargo
- 2017
Asdrúbal Trouxe o Trombone
Movie
The Other Side of Paradise
Mercedes Álcantara Tavares · 173 episodes
All Paulos in the World - Paulo José
Movie
Nelson: Por Ele Mesmo
TV
Saideira
TV
- 2016
Cícero Dias, o Compadre de Picasso
"Voz" de Raymonde
- 2015
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Hoje é Dia de Maria - O Filme
Madastra
- 2014
Xuxa's Magical Christmas - The Show
Narradora
Childhood
Dona Mocinha
Good Luck
Célia
Sweet Mother
Dona Picucha (Maria Izabel de Souza) · 14 episodes
O Tempo e o Vento
Bibiana Terra Cambará · 3 episodes
- 2013
Time and the Wind
Bibiana Terra Cambará (idosa)
Damas da TV
TV
- 2012
Sweet Mother
Dona Picucha (Maria Izabel de Souza)
The Lady from Estácio
Zulmira
- 2011
Cena Secreta
Movie
- 2010
2000s
- 2008
O Natal do Menino Imperador
Narração
Queridos Amigos
Iraci Guimarães Moutinho · 25 episodes
- 2007
Eles Não Usam Black-Tie - Conversando com o Elenco
Movie
- 2006
A Meeting with Milton Santos
Narradora
- 2005
The House of Sand
Dona Maria / Áurea (1942-1969) / Maria (1969)
Hoje é Dia de Maria
Madrasta, Dona Cabeça · 8 episodes
City of Festivals
Movie
- 2004
Redeemer
D. Isaura
Olga
Leocádia Prestes
The Other Side of the Street
Regina
- 2002
Pastores da Noite
Tibéria · 4 episodes
- 2001
- 2000
As Malibrans
Virtual diva
1990s
- 1999
Twins
Mãe
Treason
Mulher no bar / Mãe de Dagmar
O Belo e as Feras
TV
O Auto da Compadecida
Compadecida · 4 episodes
- 1998
- 1997
- 1994
Incidente em Antares
Quitéria Campolargo · 12 episodes
Rio's Love Song
(segment "Samba do Grande Amor")
- 1993
- 1991
The Flash and Crash Days
Movie
- 1990
Riacho Doce
Vó Manuela Nunes · 40 episodes
1980s
- 1989
Fire and Passion
Rainha no Castelo
Trancado por Dentro
Dona Ivete
- 1986
- 1983
- 1982
O Homem de Areia
Narradora
- 1981
They Don't Wear Black Tie
Romana
1970s
- 1979
Terra dos Índios
Movie
- 1978
Everything's Alright
Elvira Barata
- 1977
- 1975
Teatro Brasileiro: Origem e Mudança
Movie
- 1973
Joanna Francesa
Joana (narração)
- 1971
Em Família
Anita
A Vida de Jesus Cristo
Samaritana
- 1970
1960s
- 1969
- 1968
- 1966
Calúnia
Amália · 53 episodes
The Language of Theatre
Movie
- 1965
The Deceased
Zulmira
1950s
- 1954
A Esperança é Eterna
Narração
Appearances39
2020s
- 2026
The Circular Universe – Jocy de Oliveira
Self
- 2025
Chico Anysio: Um Homem à Procura de Um Personagem
Self · 5 episodes
1961
Self · 3 episodes
Milton Bituca Nascimento
Narrator (voice)
- 2024
Tributo: Fernanda Montenegro
Self
Tributo: Laura Cardoso
Self
- 2023
Helô
Self
Companhias do Teatro Brasileiro
Self (archive footage) · 1 episode
- 2022
Maria: Ninguém Sabe Quem Sou Eu
Narrator
- 2021
Orgulho Além da Tela
Self · 3 episodes
Zimba
Self (archive footage)
Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina
Self
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
José Aparecido de Oliveira – O Maior Mineiro do Mundo
Self
Ferreira Gullar: Arqueologia do Poeta
Self
- 2017
Silêncio no Estúdio
Self
Paulo Autran – O Senhor dos Palcos
Self
The Clove and The Rose
Self
- 2016
Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World
Self (Only Voice)
Sergio Britto – O Mestre dos Palcos
Self
- 2015
Chico Eterno
Herself
Tudo Por Amor ao Cinema
Self
- 2012
Agamenon: The Film
Self - Narradora (voice)
2000s
- 2009
Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado
Self
Sound & Fury
Self · 1 episode
Domingos
Self
- 2008
A Paixão Segundo Callado
Self
- 2006
Adolfo Celi, a Man for Two Worlds
Self
- 2005
The Peddler's Backpack
Self
- 2003
- 2002
Conquista Central Station - The 7 days of creation
Self
- 2001
The Invention of Brasilia
Himself
1990s
- 1997
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Self
- 1992
Parabéns
Self · 1 episode
1950s
- 1953





