The journalist points out that the growing popularity of Fernanda and Demi reduces the chances of other actresses such as Nicole Kidman and Angelina Jolie
The actress Fernanda Torrescontinues to be highlighted in the 2025 awards season for his performance in I’m Still Here. According to the columnist and entertainment critic Johnny Oleksinskifrom New York Postthe Brazilian is one of the main competitors for the Oscar for Best Actress. According to him, Torres competes for the statuette directly with Demi Mooreindicated by The Substance.
Oleksinski highlighted that the growing admiration for Fernanda and Demi weakened the chances of other actresses in the category, such as Nicole Kidman (Babygirl) and Angelina Jolie (Maria), who were considered favorites at the start of the season.
The critic also mentioned that, even without an indication to the SAG AwardsFernanda has a great chance of appearing on the Oscar list, citing as an example Sandra Hüllerwho was nominated the previous year despite being left out of SAG.
The Oscar nominations will be announced on January 19th.
Worldwide recognition and victory at the Golden Globes
Last Sunday (5), Fernanda Torres won the Golden Globe in the Best Actress in a Drama Film category, at a ceremony held in Los Angeles. The statuette was presented by the actress Viola Davismarking a historic moment for Torres, who dedicated the award to his mother, Fernanda Montenegro.
Directed by Walter Salles, I’m Still Here is set in Brazil in the 1970s, during the military dictatorship. Based on the memories of Marcelo Rubens Paivathe film accompanies Eunice Paivaplayed by Fernanda Torres, a mother of five who needs to reinvent herself as an activist after her husband disappears in police custody.
In addition to Fernanda Torres, the cast includes Selton Mello and a special appearance by Fernanda Montenegrowho plays Eunice in her older version. The film is still showing in Brazil and has already attracted millions of viewers.
Until now, I’m Still Here was awarded the Best Screenplay trophy at the 2024 Venice Film Festival.
Source: Rollingstone
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