maybe brazil's most recognizable actress, fernanda montenegro is  brazil's great dame of drama. 

one of rio de janeiro's most illustrious theatrical superstars, fernanda montenegro has been a regular face in theatre, cinema and national television ever since her debut, in 1950.

although montenegro's portfolio boasts over 25 feature films, she is best known for her leading role in 1998 hit, central station, for which she was nominated as best actress at the academy awards.