Fernanda Torres is a renowned Brazilian actress, writer, and screenwriter, celebrated for her exceptional talent and versatility in the entertainment industry. Born in Rio de Janeiro to a family of artists, with parents Fernando Torres and Fernanda Montenegro, who are also accomplished actors, Fernanda was destined for a life in the spotlight.
Fernanda's journey in the film industry began at the tender age of 16, when she made her debut in Walter Lima Junior's "Innocence" in 1983. Since then, she has worked with some of the most respected and acclaimed Brazilian directors, including Bruno Barreto, Arnaldo Jabor, and Andrucha Waddington.
Throughout her illustrious career, Fernanda has appeared in a wide range of films, from critically acclaimed dramas like "Four Days in September" and "House of Sand" to comedy hits like "Os Normais 1" and "2". She has also starred in several successful TV series, including "Tapas e Beijos", which ran for multiple seasons on Brazil's top-rated TV network, TV Globo.
In addition to her film and TV work, Fernanda has also made a significant impact on the stage, with her solo show "A Casa dos Budas Ditosos" based on a book by João Ubaldo Ribeiro, which she has been performing regularly across Brazil since 2003 and has been seen by over 1 million people.
At the age of 40, Fernanda embarked on a successful writing career, releasing two novels, "End" and "Glory and Its Litany of Horrors", both of which have been translated into multiple languages and have sold hundreds of thousands of copies in Brazil alone. She has also written screenplays for film and TV, including an adaptation of "End" as a 10-episode drama series directed by Andrucha Waddington for GloboPlay.
Fernanda has been a regular columnist for Brazil's leading newspaper, Folha de S. Paulo, since 2010 and holds both Brazilian and Italian citizenship. She is married to the renowned Brazilian film and TV director and producer, Andrucha Waddington, and they have two sons together.
