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 ...
Viva você.” Serginho Groisman fez coro. “Que maravilha, Fernanda Torres! Viva o cinema brasileiro! Viva a memória.” Marisa Monte se disse orgulhosa. “Nanda, que orgulho você nos dá!
Torres became only the second Brazilian actress nominated for the Oscar, the first being her mother, Fernanda Montenegro, who was nominated in 1988 for her performance in Central Station.