Read and watch Fernanda Torres’ full victory speech at the 2025 Golden Globes

Previously, the film lost in the best non-English language film category to “Emilia Perez.”

“I’m Still Here” tells the story of the disappearance of former deputy Rubens Paiva amid the military dictatorship and the struggle of the family, especially his mother, Eunice, for the state to recognize his death . The work is based on the book by Marcelo Rubens Paiva, son of the former parliamentarian.

Read and watch the actress’ full speech below:

“Oh my God, I didn’t prepare anything because I didn’t know if I was ready. It was an incredible year for actress performances. There are so many actresses here that I admire so much.

And of course, I want to thank Walter Salles, my partner, my friend. What a story, Walter! And of course, I want to dedicate this award to my mother. You have no idea. She had been here for 25 years. And it’s proof that art can endure throughout life. Even in the difficult times that the character I played, Eunice Paiva, went through.

And the same thing is happening in the world today. So scared. It’s a film that helped us think about how to survive in times like these.

So, for my mother, for my family, for Andrucha [Waddington, marido de Fernanda]for Selton [Mello]my children. And to everyone, thank you so much to the Golden Globes, to Michael Parker, to Mara and to so many people. Thank you so much!”