Fernanda Torres

Fernanda Pinheiro Monteiro Torres (; born 15 September 1965) is a Brazilian actress and writer renowned for her versatility across both her comedic and dramatic roles. She has earned numerous accolades, including the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress, a Golden Globe Award, and a nomination for an Academy Award.

Torres received international acclaim for her performance as Eunice Paiva in the drama ''I'm Still Here'' (2024). She became the first Brazilian, first South American and first Portuguese-speaking actor to win the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. She was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress, becoming only the second Brazilian actress to be nominated in that category, the first being her mother, Fernanda Montenegro.

Her debut novel, ''The End'', sold over 200,000 copies in Brazil. It was translated into seven other languages and adapted into a miniseries. Provided by Wikipedia