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Fernanda Montenegro

Bio: Fernanda Montenegro (born Arlete Pinheiro Esteves da Silva; October 16, 1929) is a Brazilian stage, television and film actress, mostly recognized for her leading role in Central Station, which she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress, becoming the first Brazilian actor to be nominated. She is commonly revered as one of Brazil's finest actresses and referred to as "The First Lady of Brazilian Theater" and "The First Lady of Brazilian Television"
Born: Wed, Oct 16 1929
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Fernanda Montenegro is 94 years old
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Poster of I'm Still Here
I'm Still Here
Fernanda Montenegro will be
95 in I'm Still Here
as 'Eunice Paiva'.
Wed, Jan 15 2025
Poster of Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil
Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil
Fernanda Montenegro was
94 in Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil
Sat, Apr 13 2024
Poster of Helô
Helô
Fernanda Montenegro was
93 in Helô
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 29 2023
Poster of Fernanda e Nathalia - Amigas de uma Vida
Fernanda e Nathalia - Amigas de uma Vida
Fernanda Montenegro was
93 in Fernanda e Nathalia - Amigas de uma Vida
Sat, Jul 29 2023
Poster of Maria: Ninguém Sabe Quem Sou Eu
Maria: Ninguém Sabe Quem Sou Eu
Fernanda Montenegro was
92 in Maria: Ninguém Sabe Quem Sou Eu
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Sep 01 2022
Poster of 70 Anos Esta Noite
70 Anos Esta Noite
Fernanda Montenegro was
92 in 70 Anos Esta Noite
Tue, Dec 21 2021
Poster of Emicida: AmarElo – Ao Vivo
Emicida: AmarElo – Ao Vivo
Fernanda Montenegro was
91 in Emicida: AmarElo – Ao Vivo
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jul 15 2021
Poster of Zimba
Zimba
Fernanda Montenegro was
91 in Zimba
as 'arquivo'.
Wed, Apr 14 2021
Poster of Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina
Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina
Fernanda Montenegro was
91 in Desire Machine: 60 Years of Teatro Oficina
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 10 2021
Poster of Gilda, Lúcia and The Goat
Gilda, Lúcia and The Goat
Fernanda Montenegro was
91 in Gilda, Lúcia and The Goat
as 'Gilda'.
Fri, Dec 25 2020
Poster of Emicida: AmarElo - It's All for Yesterday
Emicida: AmarElo - It's All for Yesterday
Fernanda Montenegro was
91 in Emicida: AmarElo - It's All for Yesterday
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 08 2020
Poster of Babenco: Tell Me When I Die
Babenco: Tell Me When I Die
Fernanda Montenegro was
91 in Babenco: Tell Me When I Die
as 'Banquet Attendee'.
Thu, Nov 26 2020
Poster of Lina Bo Bardi – A Marvelous Entanglement
Lina Bo Bardi – A Marvelous Entanglement
Fernanda Montenegro was
90 in Lina Bo Bardi – A Marvelous Entanglement
Wed, Sep 23 2020
Poster of O Juízo
O Juízo
Fernanda Montenegro was
90 in O Juízo
as 'Marta Amarantes'.
Thu, Dec 05 2019
Poster of Mercy
Mercy
Fernanda Montenegro was
90 in Mercy
as 'Carminha'.
Sat, Nov 23 2019
Poster of José Aparecido de Oliveira – O Maior Mineiro do Mundo
José Aparecido de Oliveira – O Maior Mineiro do Mundo
Fernanda Montenegro was
90 in José Aparecido de Oliveira – O Maior Mineiro do Mundo
Sat, Nov 23 2019
Poster of Invisible Life
Invisible Life
Fernanda Montenegro was
89 in Invisible Life
as 'Older Eurídice Gusmão'.
Fri, Aug 30 2019
Poster of Ferreira Gullar: Arqueologia do Poeta
Ferreira Gullar: Arqueologia do Poeta
Fernanda Montenegro was
89 in Ferreira Gullar: Arqueologia do Poeta
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jul 11 2019
Poster of The Asphalt Kiss
The Asphalt Kiss
Fernanda Montenegro was
89 in The Asphalt Kiss
as 'Dona Matilde'.
Thu, Dec 06 2018
Poster of Incidente em Antares - O Filme
Incidente em Antares - O Filme
Fernanda Montenegro was
88 in Incidente em Antares - O Filme
as 'Quitéria Campolargo'.
Fri, Jan 19 2018
Poster of Asdrúbal Trouxe o Trombone
Asdrúbal Trouxe o Trombone
Fernanda Montenegro was
88 in Asdrúbal Trouxe o Trombone
Sat, Nov 18 2017
Poster of Silêncio no Estúdio
Silêncio no Estúdio
Fernanda Montenegro was
88 in Silêncio no Estúdio
as 'Herself'.
Tue, Oct 17 2017
Poster of All Paulos in the World - Paulo José
All Paulos in the World - Paulo José
Fernanda Montenegro was
87 in All Paulos in the World - Paulo José
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 14 2017
Poster of Paulo Autran – O Senhor dos Palcos
Paulo Autran – O Senhor dos Palcos
Fernanda Montenegro was
87 in Paulo Autran – O Senhor dos Palcos
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 10 2017
Poster of The Clove and The Rose
The Clove and The Rose
Fernanda Montenegro was
87 in The Clove and The Rose
Thu, Jun 29 2017
Poster of Cícero Dias, o Compadre de Picasso
Cícero Dias, o Compadre de Picasso
Fernanda Montenegro was
87 in Cícero Dias, o Compadre de Picasso
as '"Voz" de Raymonde'.
Thu, Nov 03 2016
Poster of Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World
Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World
Fernanda Montenegro was
86 in Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World
as 'Self (Only Voice)'.
Fri, Aug 05 2016
Poster of Tudo Por Amor ao Cinema
Tudo Por Amor ao Cinema
Fernanda Montenegro was
85 in Tudo Por Amor ao Cinema
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 30 2015
Poster of Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Hoje é Dia de Maria - O Filme
Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Hoje é Dia de Maria - O Filme
Fernanda Montenegro was
85 in Luz, Câmera, 50 Anos: Hoje é Dia de Maria - O Filme
as 'Madastra'.
Fri, Jun 05 2015
Poster of A Primeira Missa ou Tristes Tropeços, Enganos e Urucum
A Primeira Missa ou Tristes Tropeços, Enganos e Urucum
Fernanda Montenegro was
85 in A Primeira Missa ou Tristes Tropeços, Enganos e Urucum
as 'Forest Being'.
Thu, Oct 16 2014
Poster of Rio, I Love You
Rio, I Love You
Fernanda Montenegro was
84 in Rio, I Love You
as 'Dona Fulana (segment "Dona Fulana")'.
Fri, Sep 12 2014
Poster of Childhood
Childhood
Fernanda Montenegro was
84 in Childhood
as 'Dona Mocinha'.
Sat, Jul 26 2014
Poster of Good Luck
Good Luck
Fernanda Montenegro was
84 in Good Luck
as 'Célia'.
Fri, May 30 2014
Poster of Time and the Wind
Time and the Wind
Fernanda Montenegro was
83 in Time and the Wind
as 'Bibiana Terra Cambará (idosa)'.
Sat, Sep 28 2013
Poster of Sweet Mother
Sweet Mother
Fernanda Montenegro was
83 in Sweet Mother
as 'Dona Picucha (Maria Izabel de Souza)'.
Thu, Dec 27 2012
Poster of A Dama do Estácio
A Dama do Estácio
Fernanda Montenegro was
82 in A Dama do Estácio
as 'Zulmira'.
Sat, May 19 2012
Poster of Agamenon: The Film
Agamenon: The Film
Fernanda Montenegro was
82 in Agamenon: The Film
as 'Self - Narradora (voice)'.
Fri, Jan 06 2012
Poster of Caro Francis
Caro Francis
Fernanda Montenegro was
80 in Caro Francis
Fri, Jan 08 2010
Poster of Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado
Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado
Fernanda Montenegro was
80 in Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 19 2009
Poster of Domingos
Domingos
Fernanda Montenegro was
79 in Domingos
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Love in the Time of Cholera
Love in the Time of Cholera
Fernanda Montenegro was
77 in Love in the Time of Cholera
as 'Transito Ariza'.
Thu, Oct 04 2007
Poster of A Meeting with Milton Santos
A Meeting with Milton Santos
Fernanda Montenegro was
77 in A Meeting with Milton Santos
as 'Narradora'.
Fri, Aug 17 2007
Poster of Eles Não Usam Black-Tie - Conversando com o Elenco
Eles Não Usam Black-Tie - Conversando com o Elenco
Fernanda Montenegro was
77 in Eles Não Usam Black-Tie - Conversando com o Elenco
Fri, Jun 01 2007
Poster of Adolfo Celi, a Man for Two Worlds
Adolfo Celi, a Man for Two Worlds
Fernanda Montenegro was
76 in Adolfo Celi, a Man for Two Worlds
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 19 2006
Poster of The House of Sand
The House of Sand
Fernanda Montenegro was
75 in The House of Sand
as 'Dona Maria / Áurea (1942-1969) / Maria (1969)'.
Fri, May 13 2005
Poster of Cidade dos Festivais
Cidade dos Festivais
Fernanda Montenegro was
75 in Cidade dos Festivais
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Redeemer
Redeemer
Fernanda Montenegro was
74 in Redeemer
as 'D. Isaura'.
Fri, Sep 10 2004
Poster of Olga
Olga
Fernanda Montenegro was
74 in Olga
as 'Leocádia Prestes'.
Fri, Aug 20 2004
Poster of The Other Side of the Street
The Other Side of the Street
Fernanda Montenegro was
74 in The Other Side of the Street
as 'Regina'.
Fri, Mar 12 2004
Poster of A Dog's Will
A Dog's Will
Fernanda Montenegro was
70 in A Dog's Will
as 'Nossa Senhora'.
Fri, Sep 15 2000
Poster of Twins
Twins
Fernanda Montenegro was
69 in Twins
as 'The Mother'.
Fri, Apr 30 1999
Poster of Betrayal
Betrayal
Fernanda Montenegro was
69 in Betrayal
as 'Mãe do Geraldo / Mulher no bar'.
Fri, Feb 26 1999
Poster of Central Station
Central Station
Fernanda Montenegro was
69 in Central Station
as 'Isadora "Dora" Teixeira'.
Fri, Nov 20 1998
Poster of Four Days in September
Four Days in September
Fernanda Montenegro was
67 in Four Days in September
as 'Dona Margarida'.
Wed, Oct 01 1997
Poster of Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Fernanda Montenegro was
67 in Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Rio's Love Song
Rio's Love Song
Fernanda Montenegro was
64 in Rio's Love Song
as '(segment "Samba do Grande Amor")'.
Thu, Sep 15 1994
Poster of The Flash and Crash Days
The Flash and Crash Days
Fernanda Montenegro was
62 in The Flash and Crash Days
Sat, Nov 09 1991
Poster of Fogo e Paixão
Fogo e Paixão
Fernanda Montenegro was
59 in Fogo e Paixão
as 'Rainha do castelo'.
Sat, Apr 01 1989
Poster of Trancado por Dentro
Trancado por Dentro
Fernanda Montenegro was
59 in Trancado por Dentro
as 'Dona Ivete'.
Wed, Jan 18 1989
Poster of Hour of the Star
Hour of the Star
Fernanda Montenegro was
55 in Hour of the Star
as 'Madame Carlota'.
Thu, Apr 25 1985
Poster of O Homem de Areia
O Homem de Areia
Fernanda Montenegro was
52 in O Homem de Areia
as 'Narradora'.
Fri, Oct 15 1982
Poster of They Don't Wear Black Tie
They Don't Wear Black Tie
Fernanda Montenegro was
51 in They Don't Wear Black Tie
as 'Romana'.
Mon, Sep 28 1981
Poster of Terra dos Índios
Terra dos Índios
Fernanda Montenegro was
49 in Terra dos Índios
Sat, May 26 1979
Poster of Everything's Alright
Everything's Alright
Fernanda Montenegro was
49 in Everything's Alright
as 'Elvira Barata'.
Mon, Oct 23 1978
Poster of Marília e Marina
Marília e Marina
Fernanda Montenegro was
47 in Marília e Marina
Tue, Dec 07 1976
Poster of Teatro Brasileiro: Origem e Mudança
Teatro Brasileiro: Origem e Mudança
Fernanda Montenegro was
45 in Teatro Brasileiro: Origem e Mudança
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Joanna Francesa
Joanna Francesa
Fernanda Montenegro was
44 in Joanna Francesa
Sun, Dec 30 1973
Poster of Em Família
Em Família
Fernanda Montenegro was
41 in Em Família
as 'Anita'.
Mon, Apr 19 1971
Poster of A Vida de Jesus Cristo
A Vida de Jesus Cristo
Fernanda Montenegro was
41 in A Vida de Jesus Cristo
as 'Samaritana'.
Fri, Jan 01 1971
Poster of Mortal Sin
Mortal Sin
Fernanda Montenegro was
41 in Mortal Sin
as 'Fernanda'.
Fri, Oct 30 1970
Poster of Minha Namorada
Minha Namorada
Fernanda Montenegro was
40 in Minha Namorada
Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of The Deceased
The Deceased
Fernanda Montenegro was
35 in The Deceased
as 'Zulmira'.
Wed, Sep 22 1965
Poster of A Esperança é Eterna
A Esperança é Eterna
Fernanda Montenegro was
24 in A Esperança é Eterna
as 'Narração'.
Sat, May 01 1954
Poster of Untitled Fernanda Montenegro Documentary
Untitled Fernanda Montenegro Documentary
Fernanda Montenegro will be
94+ in Untitled Fernanda Montenegro Documentary
as 'Self'.
Unreleased
Poster of Vitória
Vitória
Fernanda Montenegro will be
94+ in Vitória
as 'Dona Vitória'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Orgulho Além da Tela
Orgulho Além da Tela
Fernanda Montenegro was
91+ in Orgulho Além da Tela
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 11 2021
Poster of Amor e Sorte
Amor e Sorte
Fernanda Montenegro was
90+ in Amor e Sorte
as 'Gilda'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2020
Poster of As Vilãs Que Amamos
As Vilãs Que Amamos
Fernanda Montenegro was
89+ in As Vilãs Que Amamos
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 17 2019
Poster of The Other Side of Paradise
The Other Side of Paradise
Fernanda Montenegro was
88+ in The Other Side of Paradise
as 'Mercedes Alcântara'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 23 2017
Poster of Nelson: Por Ele Mesmo
Nelson: Por Ele Mesmo
Fernanda Montenegro was
87+ in Nelson: Por Ele Mesmo
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 03 2017
Poster of Ambitious Women
Ambitious Women
Fernanda Montenegro was
85+ in Ambitious Women
as 'Teresa Petruccelli'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 16 2015
Poster of Sweet Mother
Sweet Mother
Fernanda Montenegro was
84+ in Sweet Mother
as 'Dona Picucha (Maria Izabel de Souza)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 30 2014
Poster of O Tempo e o Vento
O Tempo e o Vento
Fernanda Montenegro was
84+ in O Tempo e o Vento
as 'Bibiana Terra Cambará'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 2014
Poster of Saramandaia
Saramandaia
Fernanda Montenegro was
83+ in Saramandaia
as 'Candinha Rosado'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 24 2013
Poster of As Brasileiras
As Brasileiras
Fernanda Montenegro was
82+ in As Brasileiras
as 'Mary Torres'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 2012
Poster of Passione
Passione
Fernanda Montenegro was
80+ in Passione
as 'Elizabete Monteiro Gouveia (Bete)'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 17 2010
Poster of Queridos Amigos
Queridos Amigos
Fernanda Montenegro was
78+ in Queridos Amigos
as 'Iraci Guimarães Moutinho'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 18 2008
Poster of Belíssima
Belíssima
Fernanda Montenegro was
76+ in Belíssima
as 'Beatriz Falcão (Bia)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 07 2005
Poster of Celebridade
Celebridade
Fernanda Montenegro was
73+ in Celebridade
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 13 2003
Poster of Pastores da Noite
Pastores da Noite
Fernanda Montenegro was
73+ in Pastores da Noite
as 'Tibéria'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 26 2002
Poster of As Filhas da Mãe
As Filhas da Mãe
Fernanda Montenegro was
71+ in As Filhas da Mãe
as 'Lulu de Luxemburgo'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 27 2001
Poster of O Belo e as Feras
O Belo e as Feras
Fernanda Montenegro was
69+ in O Belo e as Feras
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 06 1999
Poster of O Auto da Compadecida
O Auto da Compadecida
Fernanda Montenegro was
69+ in O Auto da Compadecida
as 'Compadecida'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 05 1999
Poster of Zazá
Zazá
Fernanda Montenegro was
67+ in Zazá
as 'Mariza Dumont (Zazá)'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 05 1997
Poster of Incidente em Antares
Incidente em Antares
Fernanda Montenegro was
65+ in Incidente em Antares
as 'Quitéria Campolargo'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 29 1994
Poster of A Comédia da Vida Privada
A Comédia da Vida Privada
Fernanda Montenegro was
64+ in A Comédia da Vida Privada
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 03 1994
Poster of O Mapa da Mina
O Mapa da Mina
Fernanda Montenegro was
63+ in O Mapa da Mina
as 'Madalena Moraes'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 29 1993
Poster of Renascer
Renascer
Fernanda Montenegro was
63+ in Renascer
as 'Jacutinga'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 08 1993
Poster of Parabéns
Parabéns
Fernanda Montenegro was
62+ in Parabéns
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1992
Poster of O Dono do Mundo
O Dono do Mundo
Fernanda Montenegro was
61+ in O Dono do Mundo
as 'Olga Portela'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 20 1991
Poster of Riacho Doce
Riacho Doce
Fernanda Montenegro was
60+ in Riacho Doce
as 'Vó Manuela'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 31 1990
Poster of Rainha da Sucata
Rainha da Sucata
Fernanda Montenegro was
60+ in Rainha da Sucata
as 'Salomé Szimanski'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1990
Poster of Cambalacho
Cambalacho
Fernanda Montenegro was
56+ in Cambalacho
as 'Leonarda Furtado (Naná)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 10 1986
Poster of Guerra dos Sexos
Guerra dos Sexos
Fernanda Montenegro was
53+ in Guerra dos Sexos
as 'Charlotte de Alcântara Pereira Barreto'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983
Poster of Brilhante
Brilhante
Fernanda Montenegro was
51+ in Brilhante
as 'Francisca Newman (Chica)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1981
Poster of Baila Comigo
Baila Comigo
Fernanda Montenegro was
51+ in Baila Comigo
as 'Silvia Toledo'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 16 1981
Poster of A Muralha
A Muralha
Fernanda Montenegro was
38+ in A Muralha
as 'Mãe Cândida Olinto'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 09 1968
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Fernanda Montenegro was
23+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953