Fernanda Montenegro

Fernanda Montenegro

🎂 16th October 1929 (96 yrs) 📍 Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Known For

Central Station

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.

Fernanda Montenegro

Movies Featuring Fernanda Montenegro

The Circular Universe – Jocy de Oliveira

The Circular Universe – Jocy de Oliveira (2026)

as Self
Old Bandits

Old Bandits (2026)

as Marta
Films to Die For

Films to Die For (2025)

as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Milton Bituca Nascimento

Milton Bituca Nascimento (2025)

as Narrator (voice)
Vitória

Vitória (2025)

as Nina
The Rogue's Trial

The Rogue's Trial (2024)

as Compadecida (archive footage)
Tributo: Fernanda Montenegro

Tributo: Fernanda Montenegro (2024)

as Self
I'm Still Here

I'm Still Here (2024)

as Eunice Paiva (Older)
Tributo: Laura Cardoso

Tributo: Laura Cardoso (2024)

as Self
Helô

Helô (2023)

as Self
Fernanda e Nathalia - Amigas de uma Vida

Fernanda e Nathalia - Amigas de uma Vida (2023)

Maria: Ninguém Sabe Quem Sou Eu

Maria: Ninguém Sabe Quem Sou Eu (2022)

as Narrator
70 Anos Esta Noite

70 Anos Esta Noite (2021)

Emicida: AmarElo – Ao Vivo

Emicida: AmarElo – Ao Vivo (2021)

as Self
Zimba

Zimba (2021)

as Self (archive footage)
Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina

Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina (2021)

as Self
Gilda, Lúcia and The Goat

Gilda, Lúcia and The Goat (2020)

as Gilda
Emicida: AmarElo - It's All for Yesterday

Emicida: AmarElo - It's All for Yesterday (2020)

as Self
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die

Babenco: Tell Me When I Die (2020)

as Banquet Attendee
O Juízo

O Juízo (2019)

as Marta Amarantes
Mercy

Mercy (2019)

as Carminha
José Aparecido de Oliveira – O Maior Mineiro do Mundo

José Aparecido de Oliveira – O Maior Mineiro do Mundo (2019)

as Self
Invisible Life

Invisible Life (2019)

as Older Eurídice Gusmão
Ferreira Gullar: Arqueologia do Poeta

Ferreira Gullar: Arqueologia do Poeta (2019)

as Self
Lina Bo Bardi — A Marvelous Entanglement

Lina Bo Bardi — A Marvelous Entanglement (2019)

as Lina Bo Bardi
The Asphalt Kiss

The Asphalt Kiss (2018)

as Dona Matilde
Incidente em Antares - O Filme

Incidente em Antares - O Filme (2018)

as Quitéria Campolargo
Asdrúbal Trouxe o Trombone

Asdrúbal Trouxe o Trombone (2017)

Silêncio no Estúdio

Silêncio no Estúdio (2017)

as Self
All Paulos in the World - Paulo José

All Paulos in the World - Paulo José (2017)

Paulo Autran – O Senhor dos Palcos

Paulo Autran – O Senhor dos Palcos (2017)

as Self
The Clove and The Rose

The Clove and The Rose (2017)

as Self
Guarnieri

Guarnieri (2017)

as Self (archive footage)
Cícero Dias, o Compadre de Picasso

Cícero Dias, o Compadre de Picasso (2016)

as "Voz" de Raymonde
Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World

Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World (2016)

as Self (Only Voice)
Sergio Britto – O Mestre dos Palcos

Sergio Britto – O Mestre dos Palcos (2016)

as Self
Chico Eterno

Chico Eterno (2015)

as Herself
Tudo Por Amor ao Cinema

Tudo Por Amor ao Cinema (2015)

as Self
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Hoje é Dia de Maria - O Filme

Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Hoje é Dia de Maria - O Filme (2015)

as Madastra
Natal Mágico da Xuxa

Natal Mágico da Xuxa (2014)

as Narradora
A Primeira Missa ou Tristes Tropeços, Enganos e Urucum

A Primeira Missa ou Tristes Tropeços, Enganos e Urucum (2014)

as Nossa Senhora
Rio, I Love You

Rio, I Love You (2014)

as Dona Fulana (segment "Dona Fulana")
Childhood

Childhood (2014)

as Dona Mocinha
Good Luck

Good Luck (2014)

as Célia
Time and the Wind

Time and the Wind (2013)

as Bibiana Terra Cambará (idosa)
Sweet Mother

Sweet Mother (2012)

as Dona Picucha (Maria Izabel de Souza)
The Lady from Estacio

The Lady from Estacio (2012)

as Zulmira
Agamenon: The Film

Agamenon: The Film (2012)

as Self - Narradora (voice)
Cena Secreta

Cena Secreta (2011)

No Image

Caro Francis (2010)

Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado

Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado (2009)

as Self
Domingos

Domingos (2009)

as Self
O Natal do Menino Imperador

O Natal do Menino Imperador (2008)

as Narração
A Paixão Segundo Callado

A Paixão Segundo Callado (2008)

as Self
No Image

Grupo Corpo: Dance Theatre from Brazil (2007)

as Self
Love in the Time of Cholera

Love in the Time of Cholera (2007)

as Transito Ariza
Eles Não Usam Black-Tie - Conversando com o Elenco

Eles Não Usam Black-Tie - Conversando com o Elenco (2007)

A Meeting with Milton Santos

A Meeting with Milton Santos (2006)

as Narradora
Adolfo Celi, a Man for Two Worlds

Adolfo Celi, a Man for Two Worlds (2006)

as Self
The House of Sand

The House of Sand (2005)

as Dona Maria / Áurea (1942-1969) / Maria (1969)
City of Festivals

City of Festivals (2005)

The Peddler's Backpack

The Peddler's Backpack (2005)

as Self
Redeemer

Redeemer (2004)

as D. Isaura
Olga

Olga (2004)

as Leocádia Prestes
The Other Side of the Street

The Other Side of the Street (2004)

as Regina
Conquista Central Station - The 7 days of creation

Conquista Central Station - The 7 days of creation (2002)

as Self
The Invention of Brasilia

The Invention of Brasilia (2001)

as Himself
A Dog's Will

A Dog's Will (2000)

as Compadecida
As Malibrans

As Malibrans (2000)

as Virtual diva
Twins

Twins (1999)

as Mãe
Treason

Treason (1999)

as Mulher no bar / Mãe de Dagmar
Central Station

Central Station (1998)

as Isadora 'Dora' Teixeira
Four Days in September

Four Days in September (1997)

as Dona Margarida
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional

Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional (1997)

as Self
No Image

Visão do Paraíso (1995)

as Narradora
Rio's Love Song

Rio's Love Song (1994)

as (segment "Samba do Grande Amor")
The Flash and Crash Days

The Flash and Crash Days (1991)

Fire and Passion

Fire and Passion (1989)

as Rainha no Castelo
Trancado por Dentro

Trancado por Dentro (1989)

as Dona Ivete
Hour of the Star

Hour of the Star (1986)

as Madame Carlota
A Mulher do Atirador de Facas

A Mulher do Atirador de Facas (1984)

O Homem de Areia

O Homem de Areia (1982)

as Narradora
They Don't Wear Black Tie

They Don't Wear Black Tie (1981)

as Romana
Terra dos Índios

Terra dos Índios (1979)

Everything's Alright

Everything's Alright (1978)

as Elvira Barata
No Image

Marília e Marina (1976)

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

Teatro Brasileiro: Origem e Mudança (1975)

Joanna Francesa

Joanna Francesa (1973)

as Joana (narração)
Em Família

Em Família (1971)

as Anita
A Vida de Jesus Cristo

A Vida de Jesus Cristo (1971)

as Samaritana
Mortal Sin

Mortal Sin (1970)

as Fernanda
Minha Namorada

Minha Namorada (1970)

The Language of Theatre

The Language of Theatre (1966)

The Deceased

The Deceased (1965)

as Zulmira
A Esperança é Eterna

A Esperança é Eterna (1954)

as Narração
No Image

Untitled Fernanda Montenegro Documentary (N/A)

as Self