Fernanda Torres' appearance at W’s Best Performances Party 2025 has left her fans abuzz with admiration. The Brazilian actress captivated fans and critics with her look for the event.

Best Actress Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres has apologized for appearing in blackface as part of a comedy sketch on Brazilian television in 2008. “Almost 20 years ago, I appeared in blackface in a comedy sketch from a Brazilian TV show,

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The role of a mother who rebuilds her life after her husband goes missing during Brazil's military regime in the 1970s, portrayed in "I'm Still Here," earned actor Fernanda Torres her first Academy Awards nomination.

It’s very clear now in our country and everywhere that blackface is never acceptable,” she said in a statement.

"I'm Still Here" is one of two foreign movies nominated in the best picture category, along with "Emilia Perez ," which racked up 13 nominations at this year's awards, the most of any films. The film had a limited release in the United States on Jan. 17. According to Sony Pictures, “I’m Still Here” is playing in select theaters nationwide.

The entertainment sector sees a new documentary on the 90s boy band Boyzone, detailing their rise to fame. Additionally, 'I’m Still Here' highlights Brazil's authoritarian history through the story of Rubens Paiva’s family,

Torres is only the second Brazilian actress to receive an Oscar nomination. The first was her mother, Fernanda Montenegro, who was nominated in 1999 for Central Station, also directed by Salles.

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Fernanda Torres ‘ mom must be so proud. On Thursday, the star of Walter Salles ‘ period drama I’m Still Here, repeated her mother Fernanda Montenegro’s historic achievement from 1999 (for Central Station) becoming only the second Brazilian to be nominated by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in the best actress category.

She’s still here — with an apology. Fernanda Torres released a statement over the weekend apologizing for wearing blackface in a resurfaced comedy skit from the Brazilian TV show “Fantastico” 17 years ago.