It was "important for me to address this swiftly to avoid further pain and confusion," said Torres in a statement to Deadline

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."

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.

Karla Sofía Gascón has recently addressed comments she made about her fellow Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres.In a statement to Variety, Karla rejected violating Oscars’ code

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.

Karla Sofía Gascón took back claim that Fernanda Torres' team spoke 'badly' about her. A source says she did not violate any Oscars rules.

I’m Still Here’ Oscar Nominee & Golden Globe Winner Fernanda Torres Apologizes For Blackface Turn In 17-Year-Old Resurfaced TV Comedy Sketch

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,

"I'm Still Here" star Fernanda Torres, a nominee for best actress at the 2025 Oscars, has apologized for wearing blackface in an old comedy sketch.

Karla Sofía Gascón is clearing up recently made comments involving fellow Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres. The Emilia Pérez star is nominated in the Best Actress category at the Academy Awards along with the I’m Still Here star Torres.

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