Fernanda Torres: Last News

Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres has released a statement and apology for being involved in a TV show in the past where she performed in blackface.The actor won a Golden Globe for her performance as a mother searching for her disappeared politician husband in I’m Still Here, becoming the first Brazilian to win in an acting category. Torres has been nominated for Best Actress at the forthcoming Academy Awards, where the film is also nominated for Best Picture.In a statement to Deadline, Torres addressed her appearance in the news comedy show Fantástico, where she appeared in a sketch playing several characters, all in blackface.

opening monologue.“I can prove it right now,” the actress added, as she walked towards a dancer’s pole. The segment then cut to a muscular person in a brunette wig and Madison’s same sparkly black dress doing spread-eagle handstands on the pole.Madison plays a New York stripper who marries the wealthy son of a Russian oligarch in “Anora.” The film, directed by Sean Baker, won five Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress for Madison.Heading into the Oscars, Demi Moore was predicted to win Best Actress for her performance in “The Substance,” which won her a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award.In her March 2 acceptance speech, Madison honored her fellow nominees — Moore, Karla Sofia Gascón, Cynthia Erivo and Fernanda Torres — and called her win “a dream come true.” She also took a moment to honor the sex worker community.“Yes, I will continue to support and be an ally.

Fernanda Torres was just celebrated for her Oscar-nominated performance in the movie I’m Still Here and now she’s supporting her mom Fernanda Montenegro‘s new movie!

The Simpsons voice actor Hank Azaria has channelled his many characters on the animated series for a cover of Wicked anthem ‘Defying Gravity’.He shared a clip of his rendition on social media, which featured the likes of Chief Wiggum and Professor Frink, ahead of the Oscars last Sunday (March 2).Azaria wrote: “If this evening’s #Oscars opening took place in Springfield… only Professor Frink was harmed in the making of this video.”He has worked on the show since 1989 and voiced numerous characters, including Moe Szyslak, Superintendent Chalmers, Comic Book Guy and Snake.On the night, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo opened the 2025 Oscars with a medley of ‘Defying Gravity’, ‘Home’ and ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’.A post shared by Hank Azaria (@hankazaria)Both Grande and Erivo were nominated for their respective Wicked roles, with Grande nominated in the Supporting Actress category and Erivo as Best Actress.The singer’s competition included Felicity Jones (The Brutalist), Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown), Isabella Rossellini (Conclave) and Zoe Saldaña, who won the category for her role in Emilia Pérez.Her co-star was up against Karla Sofia Gascon (Emilia Perez), Demi Moore (The Substance) and Fernanda Torres (I’m Still Here), with Mikey Madison winning out for Anora.In the end, Wicked picked up two Oscars for Best Production Design and Best Costume Design.Elsewhere, Azaria recently wrote about his fears about being replaced by AI and how the art of voice acting is much more than replicating a sound.In an op-ed for The New York Times, he wrote: “I imagine that soon enough, artificial intelligence will be able to recreate the sounds of the more than 100 voices I created for characters on The Simpsons over almost four

Mikey Madison opened up about her Best Actress win at the 2025 Oscars over the weekend.

97th annual Academy Awards on Sunday.The 25-year-old star cinched the coveted award for her role as a sex worker in “Anora,” marking her first Oscar nomination and win. Madison had steep competition in the category, including Karla Sofia Gascón (‘Emilia Pérez’), Cynthia Erivo (‘Wicked’), Fernanda Torres (‘I’m Still Here’), and Moore (‘The Substance’).Despite rumors that Moore was sour over the loss based on her one-word reaction and seemingly upset demeanor, Madison said the pair exchanged meaningful messages after the award show.In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published on Tuesday, March 4, the Oscar-winning actress revealed she “hugged” Torres and “texted with Demi, who I adore.”Madison also shared her feelings about “The Substance” star, 62.“She’s one of the sweetest, kindest women I’ve ever met, and I’m so grateful that I was able to meet her and witness her brilliance and talent in person,” she told the outlet.Madison didn’t stop there, making sure to give Moore her flowers.“I adore her and I can’t wait to see what she does next, what kind of characters she brings us.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Mikey Madison won the Oscar for best lead actress over contenders such as Demi Moore and Fernanda Torres, but there’s only love among the nominees. Moore, whose performance in “The Substance” made her an Oscar frontrunner after she won best lead actress prizes at the Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice and SAG Awards, took to Instagram after the Academy Awards and gave Madison a heartfelt shoutout.

Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres has a message after Mikey Madison won the Best Actress Oscar.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent After celebrating its three Oscar nominations for Walter Salles’ “I’m Still Here” with the same excitement it normally reserves for the soccer World Cup, Brazil went into overdrive when it took home the best international feature statuette. The Sambadrome at Rio de Janeiro Carnival was hosting processions when it erupted in jubilation as the Oscar win for “I’m Still Here” was announced by the Carnival commentator.

Alex Ritman One of the dark horses of the 2025 awards season, Walter Salles’ “I’m Still Here” managed to claim the Oscar for best international film on Sunday night from under the nose of long-standing favourite “Emilia Pérez.” The acclaimed drama became the first Brazilian feature to be awarded the honor — although several pundits suggested the film, a powerful exploration of love and grief set during Brazil’s military dictatorship of the 1970s, had a decent swing at landing its other nominations of best actress for Fernanda Torres and — even — best picture. But the one win for “I’m Still Here” was enough to provoke wild celebrations on the streets of Rio de Janeiro, where Torres, already something of a national hero, had been named an unlikely muse of this year’s carnival. As it turned out, the timing of “I’m Still Here’s” awards ascendancy couldn’t have been better for its run many thousands of miles away in the U.K., where the Oscars ceremony took place place during its second weekend in cinemas.

Oscars.The Los Angeles native won for her performance in Anora, where she plays a young stripper who impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch, played by Mark Eydelshteyn, during a trip to Las Vegas.Madison’s Best Actress award was one of five wins for the film on Sunday night (March 2), including Best Picture and Best Director for Sean Baker.During her speech, she thanked the neighbourhood of Brighton Beach in Brooklyn, where the film was shot, and reaffirmed her gratitude to the sex worker community.“Thank you Brighton Beach for lending us your beautiful backdrop, and incredible community. Also thank you to (dance co-ordinator) Kennady Schneider, thank you to our incredible consultants” she said.

won for her role in “Anora” at Sunday night’s star-studded ceremony.Moore, 62, looked visibly disappointed and gritted her teeth as Madison’s name was called, as seen in a video on X.“Demi says ‘nice’ but she isn’t smiling when she says it,” top lip reader Nicola Hickling told the Daily Mail of Moore’s icy reaction. “Her body is almost nodding like she had to force herself to say it.”The actress quickly recovered and started clapping for Madison, who beat out fellow nominees Fernanda Torres, Karla Sofía Gascón and Cynthia Erivo.“This is very surreal,” Madison said as she accepted the award.

Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo opened the 2025 Oscars with a medley of ‘Defying Gravity’, ‘Home’ and ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ – watch footage of the moment below.The duo took to the stage at last night’s (March 2) Academy Awards ceremony after a montage of clips from previously Oscar-nominated films were shown.Grande kicked off the performance by singing the Wizard of Oz classic ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’, with Erivo taking on Diana Ross’ ‘Home’ from The Wiz.

Anora star Mikey Madison is a newly minted Oscar winner, taking home the Best Actress Oscar on Sunday. This was her first nomination for an Oscar and her first win.

won Best Actress for her role in “Anora” over Demi Moore for “The Substance” at the 2025 Oscars.“This is very surreal. Forgive me, I’m nervous,” the actress, 25, said onstage as she read her speech off a note.“I grew up in Los Angeles, but Hollywood always felt so far away from me, so to be here, standing in this room today, is really incredible,” she said.The actress gave a shout-out to her family and the other people involved in making “Anora.”“I also want to recognize and honor the sex worker community,” she said.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Mikey Madison won the Oscar for best actress thanks to her acclaimed performance in “Anora,” which headed into the night as a frontrunner in several categories such as best picture and best director. In addition to her victory at the Academy Awards, Madison picked up best actress prizes this year from the BAFTAs and Spirit Awards. “This is very surreal,” Madison said at the start of her speech.

Mikey Madison is an Oscar winner!

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Walter Salles’ deeply moving drama “I’m Still Here” has won the Academy Award for best international feature, marking a historic first for Brazil. The film, which tells the real-life story of Eunice Paiva’s decades-long search for justice after her husband’s disappearance during Brazil’s military dictatorship, has been gaining momentum in recent weeks. Its surprise nomination for best picture — alongside expected nods for international feature and best actress for star Fernanda Torres — solidified its status as a major contender.

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Jordan Moreau The 2025 Oscars are finally here and ready to crown some winners after a twisty awards season. Unlike last year when “Oppenheimer” dominated every major precursor, the 2025 circuit has seen a revolving door of frontrunners.