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