Fernanda Torres won the «Golden Globe»! Find out why her role is causing such a stir!

Actress Fernanda Torres caught everyone’s attention when she was first nominated for a Golden Globe and won in the category of «Best Actress». She surpassed other heavyweights in the film industry who were also nominated in the category, such as Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, and Kate Winslet. Fernanda dedicated her award to her mother, Fernanda Montenegro, who is also involved in the film and is herself a nominee for a Golden Globe. Fernanda shared her performance on stage: «Of course, I want to dedicate this to my mother. You can’t imagine. She was here 25 years ago, and this is proof that art can survive through life», - as reported by Deadline. Fernanda’s role caused a lot of buzz in the film industry, and the actress was also nominated for an Oscar in the category of «Best Actress». Find out what all the fuss is about below!

The film «I'm Still Here» is based on the memoirs of Marcelo Rubens Paiva with the same name. It focuses on a mother and wife who is engulfed by the disappearance of her husband due to the military dictatorship in Brazil. Her husband — a former congressman who returned home after six years of self-exile, and then was abducted during a raid on the family’s home. The wife and her family begin a personal investigation into his disappearance and face huge resistance from the government. The film is politically and emotionally tense, and Fernanda has the acting abilities to embody the director’s strong vision.

There are options to watch the film if you don’t want to go to the theater. «I'm Still Here» can be watched on Apple TV or Amazon Prime.

Actress Fernanda plays the role of Eunice Paiva, and actor Selton Mello portrays Rubens Paiva. Interesting fact: Fernanda’s mother, who has the same name, plays the character of Eunice in the older age in the film. It seems that the daughter has followed her mother’s talented path, and the art of acting unites them. The film is directed by Walter Salles