Fernanda Torres
Biography
Fernanda Pinheiro Monteiro Torres is a Brazilian actress, writer, columnist, and screenwriter renowned for her versatility across both comedic and dramatic roles. Born in Rio de Janeiro on September 15, 1965, she is the daughter of Oscar-nominated actress Fernanda Montenegro and actor Fernando Torres. In May 1986, at the age of 20, she received the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Festival for Arnaldo Jabor's film Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar. She is married to movie producer and director Andrucha Waddington, who directed her and her mother in the 2005 film The House of Sand. In 2003, she wrote her first script for the 2004 film O Redentor.
Career overview
Fernanda Pinheiro Monteiro Torres is a Brazilian stage and screen actress, writer, columnist, and screenwriter renowned for her versatility across both comedic and dramatic roles. Born in Rio de Janeiro on September 15, 1965, she is the daughter of Oscar-nominated actress Fernanda Montenegro and actor Fernando Torres.
In May 1986, at the age of 20, she received the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Festival for her performance in Arnaldo Jabor's film Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar. Her career in film also includes appearances in Under Pressure, Filhos da Pátria, The End, and the 2005 film The House of Sand, which was directed by Andrucha Waddington and featured both Fernanda Torres and her mother.
In addition to her acting career, Torres is a writer and screenwriter. She wrote her first script, O Redentor, in 2003, which was released in 2004.
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Full Filmography
93 titles- Films to Die For (2025) as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- I'm Still Here (2024) as Eunice Paiva
- Tributo: Fernanda Montenegro (2024) as Self
- The End (2023) as Celeste
- The End (2023) Book
- The End (2023) Screenplay
- The End (2023) Creator
- The Others (2023) Writer
- Diário de um Confinado (2020) as Leonor
- All the Women in the World (2020) as Estela
- Love and Luck (2020) as Lúcia
- Love and Luck (2020) Writer
- Babenco: Tell Me When I Die (2020) as Banquet Attendee
- Gilda, Lúcia and The Goat (2020) as Lúcia
- Gilda, Lúcia and The Goat (2020) Writer
- Que História é Essa, Porchat? (2019) as Self
- O Juízo (2019) Writer
- Blitz, O Filme (2019) as Self
- Fire in the Forest (2019) as Narradora
- Lina Bo Bardi — A Marvelous Entanglement (2019) as Lina Bo Bardi
- Endless June - Brazil’s New Political Culture (2019) as Narrator
- Under Pressure (2017) as Dra. Renata
- Conversa com Bial (2017)
- Filhos da Pátria (2017) as Maria Teresa Bulhosa
- Asdrúbal Trouxe o Trombone (2017)
- The Magnificent 8 (2017) as Self
- Brazilian Cinema in the 20th Century (2017) as Self
- Minha Estupidez (2016)
- Minha Estupidez (2016) Writer
- Minha Estupidez (2016) Creator
- Party Crashers (2012) Other
- Tapas & Beijos (2011) as Fátima
- Consideração do Poema (2011)
- The Cariocas (2010) as Cris
- The Invisible Woman (2009) as Lúcia
- So Normal 2: The Craziest Night Ever (2009) as Vani
- Domingos (2009) as Self
- Critic (2008) as Self
- Basic Sanitation, the Movie (2007) as Marina
- Playing (2007) as Actress
- O Caso Morel (2006) as Isménia
- The House of Sand (2005) as Áurea (1910-1919) / Maria (1942)
- Redeemer (2004) as Isaura (jovem)
- Redeemer (2004) Story
- Redeemer (2004) Screenplay
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Os Normais: O Filme (2003) as Vani
- As Filhas da Mãe (2001) as Lulu (jovem)
- Os Normais (2001) as Vanilce Alencar (Vani)
- Brava Gente (2000) as Jaci
- Brava Gente (2000) as Irene
- Brava Gente (2000) as Dagmar
- Luna Caliente (1999) as Dora
- Treason (1999) as Irene / Dagmar
- Treason (1999) Writer
- Twins (1999) as Iara / Marilena
- Twins (1999) Associate Producer
- Midnight (1998) as Maria
- Miramar (1997) as Produtora
- Four Days in September (1997) as Andréia / Maria
- Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional (1997) as Self
- Foreign Land (1996) as Alex
- The Jew (1996) as Brites
- A Comédia da Vida Privada (1994)
- Savage Capitalism (1994) as Elisa Medeiros
- Savage Capitalism (1994) Screenplay
- Savage Capitalism (1994) Associate Producer
- Casseta & Planeta, Urgente! (1992) as Fernanda Montenegro
- One Man’s War (1991) as Dolly
- The Flash and Crash Days (1991)
- Kiss 2348/72 (1990) as Claudete
- Fire and Passion (1989) as Mulher Comendo uma Maçã
- Kuarup (1989) as Francisca
- Your Neighbour's Wife (1988) as Isabel
- Hide and Seek (1988) as Magda
- Selva de Pedra (1986) as Simone Marques / Rosana Reis
- Love Me Forever or Never (1986) as Her
- Sonho Sem Fim (1986)
- Madame Cartô (1985) as Voz
- That Damned Meat (1985) as Carula
- Com Licença, Eu Vou à Luta (1985) as Eliane
- Com Licença, Eu Vou à Luta (1985) Writer
- Amenic - Entre o Discurso e a Prática (1984)
- Eu Prometo (1983) as Daisy Cantomaia
- Innocence (1983) as Inocência
- Parabéns pra Você (1983) as Irene
- Dance with Me (1981) as Fauna França
- Brilhante (1981) as Marília Newmann Carvalho
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
- Cuddle as Ava
- The Brokers as Vânia
- The Brokers Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Fernanda Torres best known for?
Fernanda Torres is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I'm Still Here (2024), Que História é Essa, Porchat? (2019), Under Pressure (2017), Tapas & Beijos (2011).
When and where was Fernanda Torres born?
Fernanda Torres was born on September 14, 1965 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
How many credits does Fernanda Torres have?
Fernanda Torres has accumulated over 93 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2025.
What is Fernanda Torres's background in cinema and television?
Fernanda Pinheiro Monteiro Torres is a Brazilian actress, writer, columnist, and screenwriter renowned for her versatility across both comedic and dramatic roles. Born in Rio de Janeiro on September 15, 1965, she is the daughter of Oscar-nominated actress Fernanda Montenegro and actor Fernando Torres. In May 1986, at t...