Fernanda Montenegro
Actress
97 years (Oct 16, 1929)Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Considered the grande dame of Brazilian acting, Fernanda Montenegro has unfolded a monumental career in the cinema, theater and television of her country. Her name crossed borders with 'Central Station', a role that made her the first Latin American actress nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress and that earned her the Silver Bear at Berlin. She was also the first Brazilian to win the International Emmy for Best Actress, for 'Doce de Mãe'. Revered as the greatest performer in the history of Brazil, her art is distinguished by a profound emotional truth and a stage authority that has marked entire generations.
Fernanda Montenegro
Actress
Considered the grande dame of Brazilian acting, Fernanda Montenegro has unfolded a monumental career in the cinema, theater and television of her country. Her name crossed borders with 'Central Station', a role that made her the first Latin American actress nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress and that earned her the Silver Bear at Berlin. She was also the first Brazilian to win the International Emmy for Best Actress, for 'Doce de Mãe'. Revered as the greatest performer in the history of Brazil, her art is distinguished by a profound emotional truth and a stage authority that has marked entire generations.
36 Movies
Plays Eunice Paiva (Older)
I'm Still Here
2024
Plays Compadecida
A Dog's Will
2000
Plays Older Eurídice Gusmão
Invisible Life
2019
Plays Isadora 'Dora' Teixeira
Central Station
1998
Plays Transito Ariza
Love in the Time of Cholera
2007
Plays Marta
Old Bandits
2026
Plays Nina
Vitória
2025
Plays Dona Fulana
Rio, I Love You
2014
Plays Madame Carlota
Hour of the Star
1986
Plays Célia
Good Luck
2014
Plays Dona Margarida
Four Days in September
1997
Plays Mulher no bar / Mãe de Dagmar
Treason
1999
Plays Leocádia Prestes
Olga
2004
Plays Marta Amarantes
O Juízo
2019
Plays Romana
They Don't Wear Black Tie
1981
Plays Bibiana Terra Cambará (idosa)
Time and the Wind
2013
Plays Dona Maria / Áurea (1942-1969) / Maria (1969)
The House of Sand
2005
Plays Rainha no Castelo
Fire and Passion
1989
Plays Carminha
Mercy
2019
Plays Regina
The Other Side of the Street
2004
Plays Dona Mocinha
Childhood
2014
Plays Elvira Barata
Everything's Alright
1978
Plays (segment "Samba do Grande Amor")
Rio's Love Song
1994
Plays Zulmira
The Lady from Estácio
2012
Plays D. Isaura
Redeemer
2004
Plays Zulmira
The Deceased
1965
Plays Dona Matilde
The Asphalt Kiss
2018
Plays Mãe
Twins
1999
Plays Dona Ivete
Trancado por Dentro
1989
Plays Joana (narração)
Joanna Francesa
1973
Plays Anita
Em Família
1971
15 TV Shows
Plays Mãe Cândida Olinto
A Muralha
1968
Plays Vó Manuela Nunes
Riacho Doce
1990
Plays Iraci Guimarães Moutinho
Queridos Amigos
2008
Plays Mary Torres
The Brazilians
2012
Plays Dona Picucha (Maria Izabel de Souza)
Sweet Mother
2014
Plays Dona Cabeça
Hoje é Dia de Maria
2005
Plays Quitéria Campolargo
Incidente em Antares
1994
Plays Dona Laura
Emergency 53
2026
Plays Gilda
Love and Luck
2020
Plays Compadecida
O Auto da Compadecida
1999
Plays Tibéria
Pastores da Noite
2002
Plays Caixa
Brava Gente
2000
Plays Bibiana Terra Cambará
O Tempo e o Vento
2014
Plays Ela mesma
The Trapalhões
1977
Latest Trailers
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Old Bandits
Full Filmography
Emergency 53
Dona Laura · 10 episodes
2026–
Old Bandits
Marta
2026
The Rogue's Trial (TV Series)
Compadecida (uncredited)
2026Season 1
Vitória
Nina
2025
I'm Still Here
Eunice Paiva (Older)
2024
Love and Luck
Gilda · 4 episodes
2020–
O Juízo
Marta Amarantes
2019
Mercy
Carminha
2019
Invisible Life
Older Eurídice Gusmão
2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Fernanda Montenegro and where are they from?
Fernanda Montenegro is 97 years old, born on October 16, 1929 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What are the most famous roles of Fernanda Montenegro?
Fernanda Montenegro is best known for roles in A Dog's Will, I'm Still Here, Central Station.
How many movies has Fernanda Montenegro been in?
Over a 72-year career (since 1954), Fernanda Montenegro has appeared in 36 movies and 15 TV shows.
What was Fernanda Montenegro's first movie?
The career of Fernanda Montenegro began with A Esperança é Eterna (1954).
What is Fernanda Montenegro's most recent movie or series?
Fernanda Montenegro's most recent release is Fernanda, which premiered on October 8, 2026.
What TV shows has Fernanda Montenegro appeared in?
On television, Fernanda Montenegro has appeared in O Auto da Compadecida, The Oscars, The Other Side of Paradise, Celebrity.
Fernanda Montenegro
1929-10-16 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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.