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Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres apologizes for blackface in resurfaced comedy sketch
"I'm Still Here" star Fernanda Torres, a nominee for best actress at the 2025 Oscars, has apologized for wearing blackface in an old comedy sketch.
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.
Oscar Nominee Fernanda Torres Offers Apology For Resurfaced Blackface Clip
The Brazilian actor claimed that at the time of the 2008 sketch, her home country had yet to become aware of the "racist history and symbolism of blackface."
2025 Oscars: ‘I’m Still Here’ Star Fernanda Torres Repeats Mother’s Historic Best Actress Nom
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.
Fernanda Montenegro celebra INDICAÇÃO de Fernanda Torres ao Oscar 2025
A atriz Fernanda Montenegro, indicada ao Oscar de Melhor Atriz em 1999 por 'Central do Brasil', usou suas redes sociais para celebrar a indicação de sua filha, Fernanda Torres, na mesma categoria no O
Oscar Nominee Fernanda Torres Apologizes for Appearing in Blackface on Brazilian Comedy Show in 2008: ‘Never Acceptable'
It was "important for me to address this swiftly to avoid further pain and confusion," said Torres in a statement to Deadline
Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner apologizes for resurfaced blackface sketch
Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres apologizes for blackface in resurfaced clip from her time on a Brazilian comedy sketch show
'I’m Still Here' shows what authoritarianism looks like, says star Fernanda Torres
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How to watch ‘I’m Still Here,’ the Brazilian film nominated for 2 Academy Awards
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Fernanda Torres e Fernanda Montenegro são a 2ª dupla de mãe e filha a disputar o Oscar de Melhor Atriz
Depois de 26 anos, Torres repete o feito de sua mãe ao ser indicada à categoria. Em 1999, Fernandona, como é conhecida ...
Fernanda Montenegro celebra indicação de Fernanda Torres ao Oscar: 'Coração de mãe em estado de graça'
A indicação de Torres, por "Ainda estou aqui", repete o feito de Montenegro, 26 anos depois, quando foi indicada na mesma categoria de Melhor atriz. A imprensa internacional, como a revista "The ...
'Fiz um pequeno filme brasileiro e fui arrastada para o mundo': o conselho que Fernanda Montenegro deu para Torres sobre campanha para o Oscar
Atriz deu entrevista internacional no qual falou sobre conversa que teve com a primeira brasileira indicada a um prêmio da ...
‘I’m Still Here’ Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres apologizes for wearing blackface in resurfaced comedy sketch
“Almost 20 years ago, I appeared in blackface in a comedy sketch from a Brazilian TV show,” the Oscar-nominated “I’m Still Here” actress said to Deadline. “I am very sorry for this. I’m making this ...
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Review: ‘I’m Still Here’ is Brazil’s anti-authoritarian message to the world
In trying times, political films are nothing new. One of cinema’s most essential functions is to inform its audience — to ...