Fernanda Montenegro

Arlette Pinheiro Monteiro Torres CRB GCONM COCS OMC Rio de Janeiro October 16 1929 better known as Fernanda Montenegro is a Brazilian actress and writer She is often referred to as the grand dame of Brazilian dramaturgy and the greatest actress in the history of Brazil for her extensive work in cinema theater and television Internationally recognized Fernanda was the first Brazilian to win the International Emmy in the best actress category for her performance in Doce de Mãe 2013 in addition to winning a Silver Bear at the Berlin Film Festival and receiving nominations for Golden Globe and Academy Award for best actress for her work in Central do Brasil 1998 being the first Latin American Portuguesespeaking and Brazilian woman to be nominated in this category