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".
Love in the Time of Cholera
A Vida de Jesus Cristo
Invisible Life
Central Station
Four Days in September
The House of Sand
Olga
A Dog's Will
Hour of the Star
Redeemer
The Other Side of the Street
Agamenon: The Film
Caro Francis
Sweet Mother
They Don't Wear Black Tie
Rio, I Love You
Time and the Wind
Domingos
Good Luck
Joanna Francesa
