Fernanda Torres
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Fernanda Pinheiro Monteiro Torres (born September 15, 1965 in Rio de Janeiro
, Brazil
) is a Brazilian movie, theatre and television actress. She is the daughter of the Oscar-nominated actress Fernanda Montenegro
and the actor Fernando Torres
.
In May 1986, she received the Best Actress Award
at Cannes Festival
for Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar
at the age of 20 years old.
She is married to movie producer and director Andrucha Waddington
, who directed her and her mother in the 2005 film The House of Sand
. They have two sons together, Joaquim (b. 2000) and Antônio (born on April 10th, 2008). She is also the stepmother of João (b. 1993) and Pedro (b. 1995).
In 2003, she wrote her first script (O Redentor, 2004), with her brother's assistance, cinematographer Cláudio Torres.
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
) is a Brazilian movie, theatre and television actress. She is the daughter of the Oscar-nominated actress Fernanda Montenegro
Fernanda Montenegro
Fernanda Montenegro 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...
and the actor Fernando Torres
Fernando Torres (actor)
Fernando Torres was a Brazilian actor and voice-over artist, as well as a television, film and theater director and producer. Torres' career in Brazilian film, stage and television spanned over five decades...
.
In May 1986, she received the Best Actress Award
Best Actress Award (Cannes Film Festival)
The Best Actress Award is an award presented at the Cannes Film Festival. It is chosen by the jury from the 'official section' of films at the festival. It was first awarded in 1946.-Award Winners:-External links:* * ....
at Cannes Festival
1986 Cannes Film Festival
- Jury :*Sydney Pollack*Alexandre Mnouchkine*Alexandre Trauner*Charles Aznavour*Danièle Thompson*István Szabó*Lino Brocka*Philip French*Sonia Braga*Tonino Delli Colli-Feature film competition:* After Hours by Martin Scorsese...
for Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar
Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar
Eu Sei Que Vou Te Amar is a bossa nova jazz standard composed by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes. The first record appeared on Vinícius de Moraes’s 1970 album “En ‘la Fusa' con Maria Creuza y Toquinho” as the 13th track...
at the age of 20 years old.
She is married to movie producer and director Andrucha Waddington
Andrucha Waddington
Andrucha Waddington is a Brazilian film director, producer and screenwriter. He has directed eleven films since 1998. His film Eu Tu Eles was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival.-Filmography:...
, who directed her and her mother in the 2005 film The House of Sand
The House of Sand
The House of Sand is a 2005 Brazilian film directed by Andrucha Waddington. It stars real life mother and daughter Fernanda Montenegro and Fernanda Torres...
. They have two sons together, Joaquim (b. 2000) and Antônio (born on April 10th, 2008). She is also the stepmother of João (b. 1993) and Pedro (b. 1995).
In 2003, she wrote her first script (O Redentor, 2004), with her brother's assistance, cinematographer Cláudio Torres.
Selected filmography
- InocênciaInocênciaInocência is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Its population was 8,687 and its area is 5,776 km²....
(1983) - A Marvada Carne (1985)
- Com Licença, Eu Vou à Luta (1986)
- Eu Sei Que Vou Te AmarEu Sei Que Vou Te AmarEu Sei Que Vou Te Amar is a bossa nova jazz standard composed by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes. The first record appeared on Vinícius de Moraes’s 1970 album “En ‘la Fusa' con Maria Creuza y Toquinho” as the 13th track...
(1986) - A Mulher do Próximo (1988)
- KuarupKuarup (film)Kuarup is a 1989 Brazilian drama film directed by Ruy Guerra. It was entered into the 1989 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Taumaturgo Ferreira - Nando* Fernanda Torres - Francisca* Cláudio Mamberti - Ramiro* Umberto Magnani - Fontoura* Ewerton de Castro...
(1989) - Beijo 2348/72 (1990)
- One Man's War (1991)
- Capitalismo Selvagem (1993)
- Foreign LandForeign LandForeign Land is a 1996 action film directed by Walter Salles and Daniela Thomas.-Cast:* Alberto Alexandre - Maitre Machado* Fernando Alves Pinto - Paco* Alexandre Borges - Miguel* Canto e Castro - Porteiro* Laura Cardoso - Manuela...
(1996) - O Judeu (1996)
- Four Days in SeptemberFour Days in SeptemberFour Days in September is a 1997 Brazilian thriller film directed by Bruno Barreto and produced by his parents Lucy and Luiz Carlos Barreto. The film is based on the 1979 memoir "O Que É Isso Companheiro?" written by politician Fernando Gabeira...
(1997) - Traição (1998)
- Gêmeas (1999)
- Os NormaisOs Normais (film)So Normal is a 2003 Brazilian film, based on the popular Brazilian sitcom of the same name. The film shows the beginning of the relationship between the characters Rui and Vani. It was directed by José Alvarenga Jr...
(2003) - Redentor (2004)
- The House of SandThe House of SandThe House of Sand is a 2005 Brazilian film directed by Andrucha Waddington. It stars real life mother and daughter Fernanda Montenegro and Fernanda Torres...
(2005) - Saneamento BásicoSaneamento BásicoSaneamento Básico is a 2007 Brazilian comedy film written and directed by Jorge Furtado. It stars Fernanda Torres, Wagner Moura, Camila Pitanga, Bruno Garcia, Lázaro Ramos, Tonico Pereira and Paulo José.-Plot:...
(2007) - A Mulher Invisível (2009)
- Os Normais 2, A Noite Mais Maluca De Todas (2009)