Fernanda Torres Lands Brazil's First Acting Oscar Nomination

Fernanda Torres Lands Brazil’s First Acting Oscar Nomination Since Her Mother’s 1999 Nod
Torres is only the second Brazilian actress to receive an Oscar nomination. The first was her mother, Fernanda Montenegro, who was nominated in 1999 for Central Station, also directed by Salles.
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The directing lineup encompasses all first-timers — Sean Baker (“Anora”), Brady Corbet (“The Brutalist”), James Mangold (“A Complete Unknown”), Jacques Audiard (“Emilia Pérez”) and Coralie Fargeat (“The Substance”), a first since 1997 where James Cameron’s “Titanic” swept the ceremony. In fact, 13 of the 20 actors recognized their inaugural noms.
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Sebastian Stan’s Trump portrayal is also rewarded after the film had a hard time getting distribution, while Marianne Jean-Baptiste was overlooked.
Brazilians jubilant at 'I'm Still Here' historic Oscar nomination for best picture
Directed by Brazilian Walter Salles, and co-produced with France, the film picked up nominations for best picture, best international feature, and best actress, for Fernanda Torres. The combined nomination in the two top movie categories is unprecedented for Brazil,
Fernanda Torres becomes second Brazilian actress nominated for Best Actress Oscar, 26 years after her mother
Fernanda Torres made history on Thursday morning as only the second Brazilian to receive a Best Actress nomination at the Oscars. The I’m Still Here star follows in the footsteps of her own mother, Fernanda Montenegro,
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Fernanda Torres' mom must be so proud. On Thursday, the star of Walter Salles' period drama I'm Still Here, repeated her mother Fernanda Montenegro's historic achievement from 1999 (for Central Station) becoming only the second Brazilian to be nominated by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in the best actress category.

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From the moment that Fernanda Torres was named a Best Actress Oscar nominee for I’m Still Here, the Gold Derby forum posters started smashing the caps lock. “OMG FERNANDAAAAAAAAAAAAA,” said patobrat.