Fernanda Montenegro
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 16, 1929
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Fernanda 2026
as Self
The Circular Universe – Jocy de Oliveira 2026
as Self
Old Bandits 2026
as Marta
Films to Die For 2025
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Milton Bituca Nascimento 2025
as Narrator (voice)
Vitória 2025
as Nina
The Rogue's Trial 2024
as Compadecida (archive footage)
Tributo: Fernanda Montenegro 2024
as Self
I'm Still Here 2024
as Eunice Paiva (Older)
Tributo: Laura Cardoso 2024
as Self
Helô 2023
as Self
Fernanda e Nathalia - Amigas de uma Vida 2023
Actor
Maria: Ninguém Sabe Quem Sou Eu 2022
as Narrator
70 Anos Esta Noite 2021
Actor
Emicida: AmarElo – Ao Vivo 2021
as Self
Zimba 2021
as Self (archive footage)
Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina 2021
as Self
Gilda, Lúcia and The Goat 2020
as Gilda
Emicida: AmarElo - It's All for Yesterday 2020
as Self
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die 2020
as Banquet Attendee
O Juízo 2019
as Marta Amarantes
José Aparecido de Oliveira – O Maior Mineiro do Mundo 2019
as Self
Mercy 2019
as Carminha
Invisible Life 2019
as Older Eurídice Gusmão
Ferreira Gullar: Arqueologia do Poeta 2019
as Self
Lina Bo Bardi — A Marvelous Entanglement 2019
as Lina Bo Bardi
The Asphalt Kiss 2018
as Dona Matilde
Incidente em Antares - O Filme 2018
as Quitéria Campolargo
Asdrúbal Trouxe o Trombone 2017
Actor
Silêncio no Estúdio 2017
as Self
All Paulos in the World - Paulo José 2017
Actor
Paulo Autran – O Senhor dos Palcos 2017
as Self
The Clove and The Rose 2017
as Self
Guarnieri 2017
as Self (archive footage)
Cícero Dias, o Compadre de Picasso 2016
as "Voz" de Raymonde
Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World 2016
as Self (Only Voice)
Sergio Britto – O Mestre dos Palcos 2016
as Self
Chico Eterno 2015
as Herself
Tudo Por Amor ao Cinema 2015
as Self
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Hoje é Dia de Maria - O Filme 2015
as Madastra
Xuxa's Magical Christmas - The Show 2014
as Narradora
A Primeira Missa ou Tristes Tropeços, Enganos e Urucum 2014
as Nossa Senhora
Rio, I Love You 2014
as Dona Fulana
Childhood 2014
as Dona Mocinha
Good Luck 2014
as Célia
Time and the Wind 2013
as Bibiana Terra Cambará (idosa)
Sweet Mother 2012
as Dona Picucha (Maria Izabel de Souza)
The Lady from Estácio 2012
as Zulmira
Agamenon: The Film 2012
as Self - Narradora (voice)
Cena Secreta 2011
Actor
- Caro Francis
Caro Francis 2010
Actor
Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado 2009
as Self
Domingos 2009
as Self
O Natal do Menino Imperador 2008
as Narração
A Paixão Segundo Callado 2008
as Self
- Grupo Corpo: Dance Theatre from Brazil
Grupo Corpo: Dance Theatre from Brazil 2007
as Self
Love in the Time of Cholera 2007
as Transito Ariza
Eles Não Usam Black-Tie - Conversando com o Elenco 2007
Actor
A Meeting with Milton Santos 2006
as Narradora
Adolfo Celi, a Man for Two Worlds 2006
as Self
The House of Sand 2005
as Dona Maria / Áurea (1942-1969) / Maria (1969)
The Peddler's Backpack 2005
as Self
City of Festivals 2005
Actor
Redeemer 2004
as D. Isaura
Olga 2004
as Leocádia Prestes
The Other Side of the Street 2004
as Regina
Conquista Central Station - The 7 days of creation 2002
as Self
The Invention of Brasilia 2001
as Himself
A Dog's Will 2000
as Compadecida
As Malibrans 2000
as Virtual diva
Twins 1999
as Mãe
Treason 1999
as Mulher no bar / Mãe de Dagmar
Central Station 1998
as Isadora 'Dora' Teixeira
Four Days in September 1997
as Dona Margarida
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional 1997
as Self
- Visão do Paraíso
Visão do Paraíso 1995
as Narradora
Rio's Love Song 1994
as (segment "Samba do Grande Amor")
The Flash and Crash Days 1991
Actor
Fire and Passion 1989
as Rainha no Castelo
Trancado por Dentro 1989
as Dona Ivete
Hour of the Star 1986
as Madame Carlota
O Homem de Areia 1982
as Narradora
They Don't Wear Black Tie 1981
as Romana
Terra dos Índios 1979
Actor
Everything's Alright 1978
as Elvira Barata
- Marília e Marina
Marília e Marina 1976
Actor
- O Gesto, a Festa, a Mensagem - Dois Mil Anos de Teatro
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
Teatro Brasileiro: Origem e Mudança 1975
Actor
Joanna Francesa 1973
as Joana (narração)
Em Família 1971
as Anita
A Vida de Jesus Cristo 1971
as Samaritana
Mortal Sin 1970
as Fernanda
Minha Namorada 1970
Actor
The Language of Theatre 1966
Actor
The Deceased 1965
as Zulmira
A Esperança é Eterna 1954
as Narração
Credits from TMDB.