Birth Name: Maria Fernanda Cândido
Birth Date: 1974-05-21
Birth Place: Londrina, Paraná, Brazil
Details
Alternate Names: Мария Фернанда Кандиду
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances:
Most Important Roles: - Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022) as Vicência Santos
- Aparecida - O Milagre (2010) as Beatriz
- Dom (2003) as Ana
- Vermelho Monet (2024) as Antoinette Léfèvre
- The Book of Wonders (2023) as Paula
- Sal de Prata (2005) as Cátia
- Apneia (2014) as Mãe de Chris
- O Amuleto (2015) as Elisabete
- My Hindu Friend (2016) as Livia Monteiro Bueno
- The Secret Agent (2025) as Elza
Career Highlights: - Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)
- Aparecida - O Milagre (2010)
- Dom (2003)
- Vermelho Monet (2024)
- The Book of Wonders (2023)
- Sal de Prata (2005)
- Apneia (2014)
- O Amuleto (2015)
- My Hindu Friend (2016)
- The Secret Agent (2025)
Awards
Awards: - Won International Competition - Best Actress (2024)
- Won Golden Kikito - Brazilian Film Competition - Best Actress (Longa Metragem em 35 mm, Brasileiros - Melhor Atriz) (2003)
- Nominated for 1 Best Actress - Grand Prix des Amériques (2016)
- Won Best Actress - Nations award (2019)
- Nominated for 1 Contigo - Best Supporting Actress (Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante) (2018)
- Nominated for 1 Contigo - Best Actress in a Series/Miniseries (Melhor Atriz em Série/Minissérie) (2015)
- Nominated for 1 Contigo - Best Actress in a Series/Miniseries (Melhor Atriz em Série/Minissérie) (2013)
- Won Contigo - Best Supporting Actress (Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante) (2003)
- Nominated for 1 Prêmio Qualidade - Television: Best Actress in a Miniseries (Televisão: Melhor Atriz de Minissérie) (2009)
- Nominated for 1 Prêmio Qualidade - Best Actress (Melhor Atriz - São Paulo) (2003)
- Nominated for 1 Prêmio Qualidade - Television: Best Actress (Televisão: Melhor Atriz) (2000)
- Nominated for 1 LABRFF Award - Best Actress (2023)
- Won Best International Film - Best Actress (2024)
- Won Troféu Imprensa - Best Newcomer (Melhor Revelação) (2000)
- Won Kineo Award - Best Actress (Migliore Attrice Protagonista) (2019)
- Nominated for 1 Best Actress (2019)
- Won Jury Award - Best Actress (2024)
- Won April Award - Best Actress Feature Film (2024)
- Won Melhores do Ano - Best Actress Revelation Award (1999)
- Nominated for 1 La Pellicola d'Oro - Best Actress (2020)
Full Biography
Maria Fernanda Cândido (Londrina, May 21, 1974) is a Brazilian actress, presenter and former model. She began her career as a model before making her acting debut in the play Anchieta, Nossa História. Known for her emblematic characters in cinema and television, she has received numerous awards, including a Press Trophy, a Brazil Quality Award, and the Best Actress award at the Gramado Festival.
