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