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Fernanda Torres actor portrait — Brazil cinema

Fernanda Torres

Actress Brazil Fan Score 4/5

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Who is Fernanda Torres?

Fernanda Torres is awards-season Brazilian cinema force and I’m Still Here star. Their film and television work anchors discovery across Celluloid’s Stars directory and catalog titles.

Key Accolades & Awards

  • Major domestic and international screen recognition
  • High global search and streaming visibility
  • Awards-season Brazilian cinema force and I’m Still Here star

Most searched questions about Fernanda Torres

Direct answers to the questions people search most about Fernanda Torres — written for quick scanning and AI overviews.

How old is Fernanda Torres?

Born September 15, 1965, in Rio de Janeiro → 60.

Did Fernanda Torres win the Oscar for I’m Still Here?

Nominated for Best Actress at the 97th Oscars (March 2025) — the second Brazilian actress ever nominated, after her mother; lost to Mikey Madison. I’m Still Here won Best International Feature — Brazil’s first win in that category.

Did Fernanda Torres win a Golden Globe?

Yes — Best Actress (Drama) at the 2025 Golden Globes for I’m Still Here, beating Jolie, Kidman, Swinton and Winslet — the first Brazilian to win a Globe acting award.

Who is Fernanda Torres’ mother?

Fernanda Montenegro — Oscar-nominated for Central Station (the first Brazilian Best Actress nominee). In I’m Still Here, Montenegro plays the older version of Torres’ character Eunice Paiva.

Who is Fernanda Torres’ husband?

Director/producer Andrucha Waddington, married since 1997; his tearful reaction to her Golden Globe speech went viral.

How many children does Fernanda Torres have?

Two sons with Waddington — Joaquim (b. ~2000) and Antônio (b. ~2008) — plus two stepsons.

What is Fernanda Torres’ net worth?

Estimated figure: No reliable public estimate exists — do not cite content-farm guesses. Treat all celebrity net-worth figures as estimates — Celluloid does not audit private wealth.

What awards has Fernanda Torres won?

Cannes Best Actress in 1986 (age 20) for Love Me Forever or Never — one of the youngest winners in festival history; Golden Globe 2025; multiple Brazilian TV awards (Os Normais, Tapas & Beijos).

What is I’m Still Here about?

Walter Salles’ film (2024) from Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s memoir; Torres plays Eunice Paiva, who becomes an activist after her husband is disappeared by Brazil’s military dictatorship; premiered at Venice 2024.

What is Fernanda Torres doing now (2026)?

Filming the series Os Corretores in Rio; wrote the Globoplay miniseries adaptation of her novel Fim; longtime weekly columnist for Folha de S.Paulo.

Celluloid Score career

From titles scored in the Celluloid catalogue.

Career average
89%
1 scored titles
Best rated
89%
I'm Still Here

Where their Celluloid credits come from

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Ranked by Celluloid Score

Fernanda Torres titles in the Celluloid catalogue, sorted by Celluloid Score.

Top TMDB credits with character, festival, and worldwide box office.

Title Year Role Festival Box Office
I'm Still Here 2024 Eunice Paiva Venice International Film Festival $36M
Brava Gente 2000 Jaci
Brava Gente 2000 Irene
Brava Gente 2000 Dagmar
Casseta & Planeta, Urgente! 1992 Fernanda Montenegro
Dance with Me 1981 Fauna França
Tapas & Beijos 2011 Fátima
Under Pressure 2017 Dra. Renata
As Filhas da Mãe 2001 Lulu (jovem)
Madame Cartô 1985 Voz
Kuarup 1989 Francisca
Your Neighbour's Wife 1988 Isabel