Torres is the second Brazilian to be ever nominated in the Best Actress category, following her mother's nomination in 1999.

Torres didn’t take home the Oscar for best actress, though I’m Still Here significantly won the best international feature ...

Brazil’s Carnival muse this year isn’t one of the divas or drum queens parading with the Rio de Janeiro samba schools.

The film is based on a true story set in 1970s Rio de Janeiro, when Brazil was living under a military dictatorship.

I'm Still Here actress Fernanda Torres reflected on becoming the second mother-daughter duo to be Oscar nominees with her mom ...

The Brazilian actress has gotten widespread acclaim for her performance in 'I’m Still Here' — will it result in Oscar gold?

Torres is just the second Brazilian actress nominated for an Academy Award; her mother, Fernanda Montenegro, was the first.

(AP Photo/Ettore Chiereguini) Fernanda Torres, right, embraces Walter Salles after he wins the award for “I’m Still Here” ...

Brazilian movie "I'm Still Here", set against the backdrop of the military dictatorship and recounting the true story of a ...

Torres’ husband, Andrew “Andrucha” Waddington is a renowned Brazilian director, screenwriter, producer, and partner in one of ...

The best picture and best actress nominations for “I’m Still Here” have inspired national pride in a country whose culture ...