Actress immortalized for her roles in TV and cinema, she reaps the rewards of an impeccable performance in one of the biggest Brazilian successes of recent years
If 2024 were a stage, Fernanda Torres would be at the center, with all the spotlights on her. This year the actress further consolidated her position as one of Brazil’s greatest artists, enchanting audiences and critics in the role of Eunice Paiva, in I’m still herewhich became the highest-grossing Brazilian film post-pandemic. The production, directed by Walter Salles, is a delicate drama that shows Brazil in the 1970s, as the country suffered from the tightening of the military dictatorship after the coup d’état of ’64.
Long time love
And we can say yes that the Brazilian actress is one of the main responsible for the success of the film. He delivers a monumental performance, which has moved and brought to tears thousands of people in cinemas across Brazil and around the world. But it is not today that we Brazilians love Fernanda Torres.
From 2001 to 2003, she immortalized herself as Vani, in the series The normal ones. In the series, she was the romantic partner of Luiz Fernando Guimarães, in the role of Rui, and this also led to a film that chronicles the beginning of their relationship. And, of course, we cannot talk about Fernanda Torres without remembering Fátima, in Slaps and Kisses (2011). Together with his inseparable duo, Sueli (Andréa Beltrão), he gave us many good laughs and identification with the impasses of their love lives.
The fruits of I’m still here
Full of emotion, nuances and a unique sensitivity. The role of Fernanda in Walter Salles’ film is, without a doubt, considered one of the finest moments (if not the finest) of her career.
And all this was crowned with international recognition for his work in major awards. An example is the nomination for the award for best actress in a drama film at the Satellite Awards 2025. In the category she competes with Angelina Jolie, (Mary); Lily Rose Depp (Nosferatu), Nicole Kidman (Girl), Saoirse Ronan (The Outrun) and Tilda Swinton (The next room).
“Fernanda Torres celebrated the historic milestone I’m still here being included in the shortlist for Best International Film at the 2025 Oscars with a release alongside Selton Mello, who plays Rubens Paiva, Eunice’s husband. The Hollywood Academy announced that, after 15 years, a Brazilian production has reached this point. The finalists will be announced on January 17 and the ceremony will take place on March 2 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.
Source: Terra
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