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Fernanda Montenegro
Acting

Fernanda Montenegro

Born 1929-10-16
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Department: Acting

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.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Fernanda Montenegro

A Dog's Will
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A Dog's Will

2000
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I'm Still Here
Movie
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I'm Still Here

2024
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Central Station
Movie
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Central Station

1998
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Love in the Time of Cholera
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Love in the Time of Cholera

2007
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Invisible Life
Movie
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Invisible Life

2019
TMDB3.9
The Oscars
TV
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The Oscars

1953
TMDB3.5
The Trapalhões
TV
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The Trapalhões

1977
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Olga
Movie
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Olga

2004
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Dance with Me
TV
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Dance with Me

1981
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Celebrity
TV
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Celebrity

2003
TMDB3.9

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (153 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Emergency 53Emergency 53Dona LauraTV Series2026
The Circular Universe – Jocy de OliveiraThe Circular Universe – Jocy de OliveiraSelfMovie2026
Old BanditsOld BanditsMartaMovie2026
The Rogue's Trial (TV Series)The Rogue's Trial (TV Series)Compadecida (uncredited)TV Series2026
Films to Die ForFilms to Die For(archive footage) (uncredited)Movie2025
Chico Anysio: Um Homem à Procura de Um PersonagemChico Anysio: Um Homem à Procura de Um PersonagemSelfTV Series2025
19611961SelfTV Series2025
Milton Bituca NascimentoMilton Bituca NascimentoNarrator (voice)Movie2025
VitóriaVitóriaNinaMovie2025
The Rogue's TrialThe Rogue's TrialCompadecida (archive footage)Movie2024
Tributo: Fernanda MontenegroTributo: Fernanda MontenegroSelfMovie2024
I'm Still HereI'm Still HereEunice Paiva (Older)Movie2024
Tributo: Laura CardosoTributo: Laura CardosoSelfMovie2024
HelôHelôSelfMovie2023
Fernanda e Nathalia - Amigas de uma VidaFernanda e Nathalia - Amigas de uma VidaSelf / AppearanceMovie2023
Maria: Ninguém Sabe Quem Sou EuMaria: Ninguém Sabe Quem Sou EuNarratorMovie2022
70 Anos Esta Noite70 Anos Esta NoiteSelf / AppearanceMovie2021
Orgulho Além da TelaOrgulho Além da TelaSelfTV Series2021
Emicida: AmarElo – Ao VivoEmicida: AmarElo – Ao VivoSelfMovie2021
ZimbaZimbaSelf (archive footage)Movie2021
Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro OficinaDesire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro OficinaSelfMovie2021
Gilda, Lúcia and The GoatGilda, Lúcia and The GoatGildaMovie2020
Emicida: AmarElo - It's All for YesterdayEmicida: AmarElo - It's All for YesterdaySelfMovie2020
Babenco: Tell Me When I DieBabenco: Tell Me When I DieBanquet AttendeeMovie2020
Love and LuckLove and LuckGildaTV Series2020
O JuízoO JuízoMarta AmarantesMovie2019
MercyMercyCarminhaMovie2019
José Aparecido de Oliveira – O Maior Mineiro do MundoJosé Aparecido de Oliveira – O Maior Mineiro do MundoSelfMovie2019
Invisible LifeInvisible LifeOlder Eurídice GusmãoMovie2019
Ferreira Gullar: Arqueologia do PoetaFerreira Gullar: Arqueologia do PoetaSelfMovie2019
Lina Bo Bardi — A Marvelous EntanglementLina Bo Bardi — A Marvelous EntanglementLina Bo BardiMovie2019
Sweet DivaSweet DivaDulce RamirezTV Series2019
As Vilãs Que AmamosAs Vilãs Que AmamosSelf / AppearanceTV Series2019
The Asphalt KissThe Asphalt KissDona MatildeMovie2018
O Outro Lado do Paraíso: As Vinganças de ClaraO Outro Lado do Paraíso: As Vinganças de ClaraMercedes Álcantara TavaresTV Series2018
Incidente em Antares - O FilmeIncidente em Antares - O FilmeQuitéria CampolargoMovie2018
Asdrúbal Trouxe o TromboneAsdrúbal Trouxe o TromboneSelf / AppearanceMovie2017
The Other Side of ParadiseThe Other Side of ParadiseMercedes Álcantara TavaresTV Series2017
Silêncio no EstúdioSilêncio no EstúdioSelfMovie2017
All Paulos in the World - Paulo JoséAll Paulos in the World - Paulo JoséSelf / AppearanceMovie2017
Paulo Autran – O Senhor dos PalcosPaulo Autran – O Senhor dos PalcosSelfMovie2017
Nelson: Por Ele MesmoNelson: Por Ele MesmoSelf / AppearanceTV Series2017
The Clove and The RoseThe Clove and The RoseSelfMovie2017
SaideiraSaideiraSelf / AppearanceTV Series2017
GuarnieriGuarnieriSelf (archive footage)Movie2017
Cícero Dias, o Compadre de PicassoCícero Dias, o Compadre de Picasso"Voz" de RaymondeMovie2016
Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New WorldRio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New WorldSelf (Only Voice)Movie2016
Sergio Britto – O Mestre dos PalcosSergio Britto – O Mestre dos PalcosSelfMovie2016
Chico EternoChico EternoHerselfMovie2015
Tudo Por Amor ao CinemaTudo Por Amor ao CinemaSelfMovie2015
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Hoje é Dia de Maria - O FilmeLuz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Hoje é Dia de Maria - O FilmeMadastraMovie2015
Ambitious WomenAmbitious WomenTeresa PetruccelliTV Series2015
Natal Mágico da XuxaNatal Mágico da XuxaNarradoraMovie2014
A Primeira Missa ou Tristes Tropeços, Enganos e UrucumA Primeira Missa ou Tristes Tropeços, Enganos e UrucumNossa SenhoraMovie2014
Rio, I Love YouRio, I Love YouDona FulanaMovie2014
ChildhoodChildhoodDona MocinhaMovie2014
Good LuckGood LuckCéliaMovie2014
Sweet MotherSweet MotherDona Picucha (Maria Izabel de Souza)TV Series2014
O Tempo e o VentoO Tempo e o VentoBibiana Terra CambaráTV Series2014
Time and the WindTime and the WindBibiana Terra Cambará (idosa)Movie2013
Damas da TVDamas da TVSelf / AppearanceTV Series2013
SaramandaiaSaramandaiaCandinha RosadoTV Series2013
Sweet MotherSweet MotherDona Picucha (Maria Izabel de Souza)Movie2012
The Lady from EstácioThe Lady from EstácioZulmiraMovie2012
The BraziliansThe BraziliansMary TorresTV Series2012
Agamenon: The FilmAgamenon: The FilmSelf - Narradora (voice)Movie2012
Cena SecretaCena SecretaSelf / AppearanceMovie2011
PassionePassioneElizabete Monteiro Gouveia (Bete)TV Series2010
Caro FrancisSelf / AppearanceMovie2010
Paulo Gracindo - O Bem AmadoPaulo Gracindo - O Bem AmadoSelfMovie2009
Sound & FurySound & FurySelfTV Series2009
DomingosDomingosSelfMovie2009
O Natal do Menino ImperadorO Natal do Menino ImperadorNarraçãoMovie2008
A Paixão Segundo CalladoA Paixão Segundo CalladoSelfMovie2008
Queridos AmigosQueridos AmigosIraci Guimarães MoutinhoTV Series2008
Grupo Corpo: Dance Theatre from BrazilSelfMovie2007
Love in the Time of CholeraLove in the Time of CholeraTransito ArizaMovie2007
Eles Não Usam Black-Tie - Conversando com o ElencoEles Não Usam Black-Tie - Conversando com o ElencoSelf / AppearanceMovie2007
A Meeting with Milton SantosA Meeting with Milton SantosNarradoraMovie2006
Adolfo Celi, a Man for Two WorldsAdolfo Celi, a Man for Two WorldsSelfMovie2006
BelíssimaBelíssimaBeatriz Falcão (Bia)TV Series2005
The House of SandThe House of SandDona Maria / Áurea (1942-1969) / Maria (1969)Movie2005
Hoje é Dia de MariaHoje é Dia de MariaMadrastaTV Series2005
Hoje é Dia de MariaHoje é Dia de MariaDona CabeçaTV Series2005
City of FestivalsCity of FestivalsSelf / AppearanceMovie2005
The Peddler's BackpackThe Peddler's BackpackSelfMovie2005
RedeemerRedeemerD. IsauraMovie2004
OlgaOlgaLeocádia PrestesMovie2004
The Other Side of the StreetThe Other Side of the StreetReginaMovie2004
CelebrityCelebritySelfTV Series2003
Pastores da NoitePastores da NoiteTibériaTV Series2002
Conquista Central Station - The 7 days of creationConquista Central Station - The 7 days of creationSelfMovie2002
As Filhas da MãeAs Filhas da MãeLulu de LuxemburgoTV Series2001
The Invention of BrasiliaThe Invention of BrasiliaHimselfMovie2001
Brava GenteBrava GenteCaixaTV Series2000
Brava GenteBrava GenteIreneTV Series2000
Brava GenteBrava GenteRecepcionistaTV Series2000
Brava GenteBrava GenteTibériaTV Series2000
A Dog's WillA Dog's WillCompadecidaMovie2000
As MalibransAs MalibransVirtual divaMovie2000
TwinsTwinsMãeMovie1999
TreasonTreasonMulher no bar / Mãe de DagmarMovie1999
O Belo e as FerasO Belo e as FerasSelf / AppearanceTV Series1999
O Auto da CompadecidaO Auto da CompadecidaCompadecidaTV Series1999
Central StationCentral StationIsadora 'Dora' TeixeiraMovie1998
Four Days in SeptemberFour Days in SeptemberDona MargaridaMovie1997
ZazáZazáMarisa Dumont (Zazá)TV Series1997
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema NacionalCelebração - 100 Anos do Cinema NacionalSelfMovie1997
Visão do ParaísoNarradoraMovie1995
Incidente em AntaresIncidente em AntaresQuitéria CampolargoTV Series1994
Rio's Love SongRio's Love Song(segment "Samba do Grande Amor")Movie1994
A Comédia da Vida PrivadaA Comédia da Vida PrivadaSelf / AppearanceTV Series1994
O Mapa da MinaO Mapa da MinaMadalena MoraesTV Series1993
JequitibáJequitibáJacutingaTV Series1993
ParabénsParabénsSelfTV Series1992
The Flash and Crash DaysThe Flash and Crash DaysSelf / AppearanceMovie1991
O Dono do MundoO Dono do MundoOlga PortelaTV Series1991
Riacho DoceRiacho DoceVó Manuela NunesTV Series1990
Rainha da SucataRainha da SucataSalomé SzimanskiTV Series1990
Fire and PassionFire and PassionRainha no CasteloMovie1989
Trancado por DentroTrancado por DentroDona IveteMovie1989
Hour of the StarHour of the StarMadame CarlotaMovie1986
CambalachoCambalachoLeonarda Furtado (Naná)TV Series1986
Guerra dos SexosGuerra dos SexosCharlotte de Alcântara Pereira BarretoTV Series1983
O Homem de AreiaO Homem de AreiaNarradoraMovie1982
They Don't Wear Black TieThey Don't Wear Black TieRomanaMovie1981
BrilhanteBrilhanteFrancisca Newman (Chica)TV Series1981
Dance with MeDance with MeSilvia ToledoTV Series1981
Chico TotalChico TotalSelf / AppearanceTV Series1981
Terra dos ÍndiosTerra dos ÍndiosSelf / AppearanceMovie1979
Cara a CaraCara a CaraMadame Ingrid Von HerbertTV Series1979
Everything's AlrightEverything's AlrightElvira BarataMovie1978
The TrapalhõesThe TrapalhõesEla mesmaTV Series1977
Marília e MarinaSelf / AppearanceMovie1976
O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de TeatroMary Cavan Tyrone - Longa Viagem do Dia Para Dentro da Noite, de Eugene O'NeillMovie1976
Teatro Brasileiro: Origem e MudançaTeatro Brasileiro: Origem e MudançaSelf / AppearanceMovie1975
Joanna FrancesaJoanna FrancesaJoana (narração)Movie1973
Em FamíliaEm FamíliaAnitaMovie1971
A Vida de Jesus CristoA Vida de Jesus CristoSamaritanaMovie1971
Mortal SinMortal SinFernandaMovie1970
Minha NamoradaMinha NamoradaSelf / AppearanceMovie1970
Dez VidasDez Vidasamiga de Bárbara HeliodoraTV Series1969
Sangue do Meu SangueSangue do Meu SangueJúliaTV Series1969
Os EstranhosWalkíria (1ª versão)TV Series1969
A MuralhaA MuralhaMãe Cândida OlintoTV Series1968
RedençãoLisaTV Series1966
CalúniaCalúniaAmáliaTV Series1966
The Language of TheatreThe Language of TheatreSelf / AppearanceMovie1966
The DeceasedThe DeceasedZulmiraMovie1965
A MuralhaA MuralhaAnaTV Series1954
A Esperança é EternaA Esperança é EternaNarraçãoMovie1954
The OscarsThe OscarsSelfTV Series1953
FernandaSelfMovie—