Fernanda Torres, Blackface

Oscar Nominee Fernanda Torres Apologizes for Appearing in Blackface on Brazilian Comedy Show in 2008: ‘Never Acceptable'
It was "important for me to address this swiftly to avoid further pain and confusion," said Torres in a statement to Deadline
Oscar Nominee Fernanda Torres Offers Apology For Resurfaced Blackface Clip
The Brazilian actor claimed that at the time of the 2008 sketch, her home country had yet to become aware of the "racist history and symbolism of blackface."
2025 Oscars: ‘I’m Still Here’ Star Fernanda Torres Repeats Mother’s Historic Best Actress Nom
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.
Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres apologizes for blackface performance in resurfaced clip
A nearly-two decades old clip of Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres in blackface has resurfaced days after she was nominated for her first Academy Award. The “I’m Still Here” star issued an apology acknowledging the poor judgment used when she appeared as a housekeeper in a sketch comedy series for the Brazilian series “Fantastico” in the late aughts.
Oscars 2025: How Fernanda Torres, Karla Sofía Gascón and More Are Making History
Academy Awards nominees include Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón and I’m Still Here’s Fernanda Torres as history-making nominees. Find out how.
Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner apologizes for resurfaced blackface sketch
Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres apologizes for blackface in resurfaced clip from her time on a Brazilian comedy sketch show
‘I’m Still Here’ Star Fernanda Torres Apologizes After Blackface Sketch Resurfaces: ‘I’m Very Sorry For This’
Brazilian actor and Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres, who won her first Golden Globe for her role in the drama film I’m Still Here, has apologized for wearing blackface in a comedy skit from the Brazilian TV show Fantástico that has now resurfaced on the internet.
Oscars Best Actress Nominee Fernanda Torres Apologizes for Blackface
Oscar-nominated actress Fernanda Torres has issued an apology for an appearance in a Brazilian television show in 2008 in which she appeared in blackface. What did Fernanda Torres say about her blackface?
Oscars: Has Netflix Finally Found Its Best Picture Winner? Could Fernanda Torres Pull Off an Upset? And What About ‘Wicked’?
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