Fernanda Torres Becomes First Brazilian to Win Best Actress Golden Globe for 'I'm Still Here'

Jan 6, 2025, 03:56 AM

Fernanda Torres won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama for her role as Eunice Paiva in "I'm Still Here" ("Ainda Estou Aqui"), making history as the first Brazilian actress to win in this category. At the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards held on January 6, 2025, she surpassed prominent nominees including Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, Pamela Anderson, Tilda Swinton, and Kate Winslet. Torres dedicated the award to her mother, Fernanda Montenegro, who was previously nominated in the same category in 1999 for "Central Station." Her victory marks a significant achievement for Brazilian cinema on the international stage.