In Walter Salles' Oscar-shortlisted film I'm Still Here, set in 1970 at the height of Brazil's military dictatorship, Fernanda Torres plays an extraordinary mother: Eunice Paiva, who was left to raise five children alone after the disappearance of her activist husband Rubens (played by Selton Mello).

Surprise wins for actresses Demi Moore and Fernanda Torres at the Globes mean that the road to the Oscars may have plenty more thrills to come.

Brazilian performer Fernanda Torres won for female lead actor in a motion picture, drama, besting stars such as Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman and Pamela Anderson.

"Of course I want to dedicated this to my mother. You have no idea. She was here 25 year ago and this is like a proof that art can endure through life," said Brazilian's Fernanda Torres, accepting her Golden Globe for Best Female Actor in A Motion Picture Drama for Walter Salles I'm Still Here

Torres earned the prize over fellow nominees Pamela Anderson, Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, Tilda Swinton and Kate Winslet

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Hollywood actress Fernanda Torres won the Best Actress Golden Globe Award 25 years after her mom Fernanda Montenegro, was nominated in the same category. Stunned at her win, Fernanda gave a shoutout to her mom.