At 96 years old, Fernanda Montenegro still talks about “bankruptcy” and a “simple life”. Fernanda Torres revealed to Folha de S.Paulo that the fear of ruin has accompanied the actress since her youth.
It may seem unlikely Fernanda Montenegro, the first Brazilian nominated for an Oscarmember of the Brazilian Academy of Letters and greatest symbol of national dramaturgylive under the fear of bankruptcy. But it’s true! At 96 years old, the actress has a concern which spanned decades and also shaped the way his daughter, Fernanda Torresmanages money.
Fernanda Torres reveals her mother’s thoughts on finances
In a recent interview with Folha de S.Paulo, Torres said he grew up hearing the same phrase at home: that the family lived “on the brink of ruin.” “I always grew up with them [meus pais] telling me we were on the brink of ruin. Even today, mom says, “I’m willing to live in a small place.” I say: ‘Mom, you are 96 years old, you have worked a lot, relax'”, revealed the actress during an event of Itaú Unibanco, of which she is the testimonial.
The “I’m Still Here” star’s confession shows how the family’s modest origins (the daughter of factory workers, Montenegro built its trajectory on instability) are still a vivid mark across generations. The fear of scarcity has become a silent engine, a powerful reminder that success can be fragile! “To this day, mom says, ‘You have to have a guaranteed three months in advance.’ I tell her it’s a little more,” Torres said.
“Think about my annual savings”
The star’s surprising statement, in addition to revealing the mother’s almost obsessive prudence, reveals a little-seen aspect of the artist who gave life to the character…
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