Fernanda Torres, Oscar and blackface

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 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.
‘I’m Still Here’s Fernanda Torres Apologizes For Wearing Blackface In Resurfaced Brazilian Sketch Ahead Of 2025 Oscars
It’s very clear now in our country and everywhere that blackface is never acceptable,” she said in a statement.
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.
Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres is "very sorry" for controversial blackface sketch
Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres has apologised after a sketch of her in blackface has resurfaced. The Brazilian star recently received a Best Actress Academy Award nomination for I'm Still Here, which comes after a Golden Globe win for the same role.
Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres apologizes for blackface performance in resurfaced clip
The “I’m Still Here” star appeared as a housekeeper in a sketch comedy series for the Brazilian series “Fantastico” in the late aughts.
Fernanda Torres apologises after blackface footage resurfaces
Brazillian actor and Oscars nominee Fernanda Torres apologises after blackface footage from 17 years ago on Brazilian TV resurfaces on social media.
‘I’m Still Here’ Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres apologizes after blackface comedy sketch resurfaces online
Best Actress Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres has apologized for appearing in blackface as part of a comedy sketch on Brazilian television in 2008. “Almost 20 years ago, I appeared in blackface in a comedy sketch from a Brazilian TV show,
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
‘I’m Still Here’ tells the powerful real-life story of resilience under military dictatorship
Fernanda Torres gives a complex, Oscar-nominated performance as Brazilian activist Eunice Paiva, whose search for her ...
Karla Sofia Gascón Didn't Violate Oscar Rules by Accusing ‘People Working With Fernanda Torres' of ‘Tearing Me and "Emilia Pérez" Down'
Karla Sofía Gascón, star of the Oscar-nominated film “Emilia Pérez,” has accused the social media team of fellow best actress ...
Brazil’s Buzzy Indie ‘I’m Still Here’ Debuts With Star Fernanda Torres Eyeing Rare Mother-Daughter Oscar Nom Feat – Specialty Preview
I’m Still Here caps weeks of packed screenings after a Best Actress Golden Globe win by star Fernanda Torres with a ...
‘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 ...