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Fernanda Montenegro
Birthday: 1929-10-16 | Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilFernanda 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
Acting
Role
as arquivo
as Banquet Attendee
as Dona Gilda
as Gilda
as Gilda
as Marta Amarantes
as Older Eurídice Gusmão
as Dona Matilde
as Dona Fulana (segment "Dona Fulana")
as Transito Ariza
as Dona Maria / Áurea (1942-1969) / Maria (1969)
as D. Isaura
as Mãe do Geraldo / Mulher no bar
as Isadora "Dora" Teixeira
as Madame Carlota