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.
Movies & TV Shows
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A Dog's Will (2000) — Compadecida
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I'm Still Here (2024) — Eunice Paiva (Older)
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Central Station (1998) — Isadora 'Dora' Teixeira
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Love in the Time of Cholera (2007) — Transito Ariza
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Invisible Life (2019) — Older Eurídice Gusmão
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Olga (2004) — Leocádia Prestes
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Four Days in September (1997) — Dona Margarida
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The Rogue's Trial (2024) — Compadecida (archive footage)
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O Auto da Compadecida (1999) — Compadecida
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Hour of the Star (1986) — Madame Carlota
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The Oscars (1953) — Self
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They Don't Wear Black Tie (1981) — Romana
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Vitória (2025) — Nina
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Emicida: AmarElo - It's All for Yesterday (2020) — Self
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The House of Sand (2005) — Dona Maria / Áurea (1942-1969) / Maria (1969)
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Time and the Wind (2013) — Bibiana Terra Cambará (idosa)
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Rio, I Love You (2014) — Dona Fulana (segment "Dona Fulana")
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Good Luck (2014) — Célia
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The Other Side of Paradise (2017) — Mercedes Álcantara Tavares
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The Deceased (1965) — Zulmira
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Old Bandits (2026) — Marta
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Redeemer (2004) — D. Isaura
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Asdrúbal Trouxe o Trombone (2017)
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Celebrity (2003) — Self
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Sweet Diva (2019) — Dulce Ramirez
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Agamenon: The Film (2012) — Self - Narradora (voice)
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The Asphalt Kiss (2018) — Dona Matilde
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Passione (2010) — Elizabete Monteiro Gouveia (Bete)
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The Other Side of the Street (2004) — Regina
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Babenco: Tell Me When I Die (2020) — Banquet Attendee
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The Trapalhões (1977) — Ela mesma
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Sweet Mother (2012) — Dona Picucha (Maria Izabel de Souza)
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Belíssima (2005) — Beatriz Falcão (Bia)
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Ambitious Women (2015) — Teresa Petruccelli
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Twins (1999) — Mãe
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Mercy (2019) — Carminha
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Guerra dos Sexos (1983) — Charlotte de Alcântara Pereira Barreto
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Rainha da Sucata (1990) — Salomé Szimanski
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Joanna Francesa (1973) — Joana (narração)
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O Dono do Mundo (1991) — Olga Portela