‘I’m Still Here’ Star Fernanda Torres on Being Brazil’s Social Media Viral Sensation and Why This Year Has Been Amazing for Women ‘Over a Certain Age’
variety.comClayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Fernanda Torres sits in her New York City hotel room, her calm demeanor masking the whirlwind few weeks she’s had.
Fresh off her Golden Globe win for best actress (drama) for her searing performance in “I’m Still Here,” Torres is gearing up for a guest appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” this Thursday.
It’s a momentous time for the actress whose immense talent Hollywood is just discovering. But for the people of Brazil, Torres has been a household name — celebrated for her wit, fearless performances, and devotion to championing Brazilian stories on a global stage.
In her native country, Torres is more than just an actress — she’s a national treasure. “America has Taylor Swift, but Brazil has Fernanda Torres,” someone joked online, a sentiment Torres laughs off with her characteristic charm. “I’ve been around for decades,” Torres tells Variety. “In Brazil, they know me well.
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