Fernanda Montenegro
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".
Known for
ActingBirthday
October 16, 1929Gender
FemaleKnown Movie Credits
72Place of birth
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/bja0rn1BjAnA5Z5VbEvL2apvMT5.jpg)
Cast credits
![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/zJvp7XjQ2LhPbDVYhFXyucs40vR.jpg)
Central Station
Isadora "Dora" Teixeira![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/qDHde9CScDykVYfwaLCvNRqAZlU.jpg)
Four Days in September
Dona Margarida![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/7y5VuS218Nqc8eVdeuOrlYWWD0D.jpg)
Love in the Time of Cholera
Transito Ariza![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/imcOp1kJsCsAFCoOtY5OnPrFbAf.jpg)
A Dog's Will
Nossa Senhora![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/hdwgw62tfN7lrWRcHoXx38eviKC.jpg)
The House of Sand
Dona Maria / Áurea (1942-1969) / Maria (1969)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/vM2G6np4vcgdwtQNykWXxYjXJ6y.jpg)
Redeemer
D. Isaura![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/ojl8oyFlXzYBomln9Xgl00cFSB1.jpg)
The Other Side of the Street
Regina![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/sA7eFsHAdlSwdqtbxuATV9QaOiL.jpg)
Agamenon: The Film
Self - Narradora (voice)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/k1MIeEnpnFz1uFhGyIkgEw9RDO.jpg)
Sweet Mother
Dona Picucha (Maria Izabel de Souza)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/kIxXO2dYXW4TqkUApiFdl1DzROM.jpg)
Time and the Wind
Bibiana Terra Cambará (idosa)![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/nYZWDMuP0JH1ozjvpPtFCGzLfqR.jpg)
Minha Namorada
![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/6xSdSVOtSqmqCmerYsxuLYyHdep.jpg)
Good Luck
Célia![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/ohUCanEyHqj4Bud8H2gCJxQRvwh.jpg)
Everything's Alright
Elvira Barata![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/qhNI3ldWsrj4YKTASOTjQoA14o1.jpg)
The Deceased
Zulmira![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/7sh28nt8yGANiJsUT0LbCcCC8ld.jpg)
Twins
The Mother![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/z45EcE3hthpvGh5jZ7YT7VVJz0K.jpg)
They Don't Wear Black Tie
Romana![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/2m4iFRAV3Vdk10yvmlsycY7dotm.jpg)
A Primeira Missa ou Tristes Tropeços, Enganos e Urucum
Forest Being