Surprising Cinemao True Name of Fernanda Montenegromitos think that the lady of Brazilian dramaturgy has the same name as her daughter, Fernanda Torres, but it is not the case for writing

The indications of I’m still here and FERNANDA TORRES to the Oscar led netizens to comment a lot also on Fernanda Montenegro. The mother of the artist competing for the Best actress It is also part of the cast of the feature, which is in the match through the trophies of Best movie and Best International Film.

Amid publications of diverse themes, they jumped to the eyes of many fans curious information: Fernanda Montenegro is an stage name. The 95-year-old artist, a great lady of Brazilian dramaturgy, is actually called Arlette Pinheiro Monteiro Torres.

Fernanda’s trajectory – or rather Arlette – began her career in the then Radio Ministry of Education and Health (today MEC Radio), in the 1940s, first as a speaker and then as a radio soap opera. By also being involved with writing, he created his pseudonym.

In an interview with the communication vehicle itself three decades ago, she said:

“I was the announcer Arlette Pinheiro and Radioar Arlette Pinheiro. When I went to write, I thought it was very ‘Arlette Pinheiro’. Then I invented that name [Fernanda Montenegro]. The first thing I did in the theater was from an invitation from a colleague who was part of the radiotetr [da Rádio MEC]. ”

The change has become definitive, also encompassing work in acting, after starting to work in the Tupi TV In 1951-becoming the first actress hired by the now extinct station. As they considered the name “Arlette” somewhat common, came the idea of ​​taking advantage of the pseudonym already used in writing.

Curiously, the giant of Brazilian performance – indicated to the Oscar of Best actress In 1999 for his work in the movie Central do Brasil – He decided to call his daughter Fernanda. Many think they have the same name, however, at least officially, it is not the case.

Fernanda Montenegro celebrates Oscar nominations

In a publication on social networks, Fernanda Montenegro celebrated the nomination of his daughter, FERNANDA TORRESto the category of best actress at Oscar 2025 for her work in I’m still here, Walter Salles.

“I, Fernanda Montenegro and Fernando Torres – Wherever he is – we are happy and fulfilled, in a state of hallelujah for the indications of FERNANDA TORRES and Walter Salles to the important Oscar Award “wrote the businesswoman Carmen Melloin a shared publication with Fernanda Montenegro.

“A cultural gain for Brazil. My heart of mother in a state of grace”completed.

What is the story of I’m still here?

Based on the book of the same name of MARCELO RUBENS PAIVA, I’m still hereis set in Rio de Janeiro in the early 1970s, amid the military dictatorship, and tells the story of Eunicemother of five, who gets involved in an endless search for the truth after her husband, Rubensbe taken by police officers and disappear.

In addition to FERNANDA TORRESthe feature still has Fernanda Montenegro (Invisible life), Selton Mello (The movie of my life), MAEVE JINKINGS (Toll), Antonio Saboia (Particular destination), Humberto Carrão (Marighella) and Marjorie Estiano (Under pressure) In the cast. Watch the trailer:

Rolling Stone Brazil Cinema Special

The cinema is the subject of the new special printed of the Rolling Stone Brazil. In a magazine dedicated to seventh art lovers, we interviewed Francis Ford Coppolawhich reaches 85 years amid the release of his new movie, Megalópolisbold and millionaire endeavor financed by himself.

Undabase in the face of controversial reactions to the novelty, which took about 40 years to get out of paper, the filmmaker defends the boldness of being creative of the film industry and opens, in good Portuguese, the influence of Brazil on his new movie: “Joy” .

The special also brings conversations with Walter Salles, FERNANDA TORRES and Selton Mello on I’m still herea chat about soundtracks with the conductor João Carlos Martinsan exclusive list of the 100 best films in history (50 national, 50 international), another list of the 101 largest trails in the history of cinema, one warm for the Oscar 2025 and the radar of globe, Globo Filmes, O2 Play and O2 movies for the coming months.

The Special Cinema of Rolling Stone Brazil It is already on newsstands, but can also be bought at the EDITORA PROFILE store for R $ 29.90. Check it out:

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