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
A Dog's Will (2000)
as Compadecida
Old Bandits (2026)
as Marta
I'm Still Here (2024)
as Eunice Paiva (Older)
Central Station (1998)
as Isadora 'Dora' Teixeira
Vitória (2025)
as Nina
Love in the Time of Cholera (2007)
as Transito Ariza
Invisible Life (2019)
as Older Eurídice Gusmão
Rio, I Love You (2014)
as Dona Fulana (segment "Dona Fulana")
O Juízo (2019)
as Marta Amarantes
Good Luck (2014)
as Célia
Olga (2004)
as Leocádia Prestes
The Rogue's Trial (2024)
as Compadecida (archive footage)
Four Days in September (1997)
as Dona Margarida
Time and the Wind (2013)
as Bibiana Terra Cambará (idosa)
They Don't Wear Black Tie (1981)
as Romana
Adolfo Celi, a Man for Two Worlds (2006)
as Self
Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina (2021)
as Self
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die (2020)
as Banquet Attendee
The Asphalt Kiss (2018)
as Dona Matilde
Everything's Alright (1978)
as Elvira Barata
Guarnieri (2017)
as Self (archive footage)
Childhood (2014)
as Dona Mocinha
Zimba (2021)
as Self (archive footage)
Hour of the Star (1986)
as Madame Carlota
The Clove and The Rose (2017)
as Self
Twins (1999)
as Mãe
Films to Die For (2025)
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Redeemer (2004)
as D. Isaura
Sweet Mother (2012)
as Dona Picucha (Maria Izabel de Souza)
Treason (1999)
as Mulher no bar / Mãe de Dagmar
The Deceased (1965)
as Zulmira
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional (1997)
as Self
A Meeting with Milton Santos (2006)
as Narradora
70 Anos Esta Noite (2021)
Actor
The Other Side of the Street (2004)
as Regina
Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World (2016)
as Self (Only Voice)
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
Agamenon: The Film (2012)
as Self - Narradora (voice)
Cena Secreta (2011)
Actor
Domingos (2009)
as Self
Emicida: AmarElo - It's All for Yesterday (2020)
as Self
Gilda, Lúcia and The Goat (2020)
as Gilda
Maria: Ninguém Sabe Quem Sou Eu (2022)
as Narrator
Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado (2009)
as Self
O Natal do Menino Imperador (2008)
as Narração
Caro Francis (2010)
Actor
Rio's Love Song (1994)
as (segment "Samba do Grande Amor")
The House of Sand (2005)
as Dona Maria / Áurea (1942-1969) / Maria (1969)
Mercy (2019)
as Carminha
Tributo: Laura Cardoso (2024)
as Self
Cícero Dias, o Compadre de Picasso (2016)
as "Voz" de Raymonde
A Paixão Segundo Callado (2008)
as Self
All Paulos in the World - Paulo José (2017)
Actor
Incidente em Antares - O Filme (2018)
as Quitéria Campolargo
Chico Eterno (2015)
as Herself
Helô (2023)
as Self
A Primeira Missa ou Tristes Tropeços, Enganos e Urucum (2014)
as Nossa Senhora
The Peddler's Backpack (2005)
as Self
Visão do Paraíso (1995)
as Narradora
Fire and Passion (1989)
as Rainha no Castelo
Milton Bituca Nascimento (2025)
as Narrator (voice)
Minha Namorada (1970)
Actor
Em Família (1971)
as Anita
Silêncio no Estúdio (2017)
as Self
Fernanda e Nathalia - Amigas de uma Vida (2023)
Actor
Trancado por Dentro (1989)
as Dona Ivete
City of Festivals (2005)
Actor
Marília e Marina (1976)
Actor
Paulo Autran – O Senhor dos Palcos (2017)
as Self
The Language of Theatre (1966)
Actor
Lina Bo Bardi — A Marvelous Entanglement (2019)
as Lina Bo Bardi
Grupo Corpo: Dance Theatre from Brazil (2007)
as Self
A Mulher do Atirador de Facas (1984)
Actor
Untitled Fernanda Montenegro Documentary (—)
as Self
Conquista Central Station - The 7 days of creation (2002)
as Self
The Lady from Estacio (2012)
as Zulmira
Mortal Sin (1970)
as Fernanda
Ferreira Gullar: Arqueologia do Poeta (2019)
as Self
O Homem de Areia (1982)
as Narradora
A Vida de Jesus Cristo (1971)
as Samaritana
Sergio Britto – O Mestre dos Palcos (2016)
as Self
Natal Mágico da Xuxa (2014)
as Narradora
Teatro Brasileiro: Origem e Mudança (1975)
Actor
The Invention of Brasilia (2001)
as Himself
Joanna Francesa (1973)
as Joana (narração)
Emicida: AmarElo – Ao Vivo (2021)
as Self
Asdrúbal Trouxe o Trombone (2017)
Actor
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Hoje é Dia de Maria - O Filme (2015)
as Madastra
Tributo: Fernanda Montenegro (2024)
as Self
Eles Não Usam Black-Tie - Conversando com o Elenco (2007)
Actor
Tudo Por Amor ao Cinema (2015)
as Self
José Aparecido de Oliveira – O Maior Mineiro do Mundo (2019)
as Self
Terra dos Índios (1979)
Actor
A Esperança é Eterna (1954)
as Narração
The Flash and Crash Days (1991)
Actor
The Circular Universe – Jocy de Oliveira (2026)
as Self
As Malibrans (2000)
as Virtual diva