A request for a Motion of Commendation to be delivered, on behalf of the Chamber of Deputies, to actress Fernanda Torres was presented by federal deputy Erika Hilton (PSOL-SP), this Tuesday (07).
The actress became, last Sunday (05), the first Brazilian to win the Golden Globe, having been awarded in the category of Best Actress in a Drama Film, for her performance in the film “I’m Still Here”, by Walter Salles.
According to the deputy, this motion aims to “honor and revere Fernanda Torres, for her contribution to national cinema and historical achievement”.
For it to be delivered, the motion must be approved by the Participatory Legislative Commission, chaired by deputy Glauber Braga, Hilton’s party colleague.
Lula’s call
On the night of last Monday (06), the President of the Republic, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT), .
“A million congratulations to you, darling,” said the president.
The head of the Executive also mentioned that the artist’s victory takes place “above all” two days before , which marks two years since the attacks on Praça dos Três Poderes, in Brasília.
The Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Culture. In a joint note, they stated that “this latest international recognition for Brazilian cinema, in addition to highlighting Fernanda Torres’ talent, demonstrates that Brazil has cinematographic productions of the highest quality and highlights the importance of promoting Brazilian cultural strategically abroad” .
