Sônia Braga
Awards & Honours
14
Awards Won
2
Honours
1
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Braga's recognition goes beyond trophies. Her Emmy win for The Burning Season was a milestone for Brazilian actors in Hollywood. She has been nominated for three Golden Globes and a BAFTA, rare for a non-English-speaking actress. The New York Times' 2020 list of the 25 greatest actors of the 21st century placed her among the most respected performers working today. Her co-founding of the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts has also been a significant contribution, fostering Latino talent in entertainment.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Co-founder, National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts
Co-founded organization supporting Latinos in performing arts, media, and technology.
25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century
Named one of the 25 greatest actors of the 21st century.
Rankings & Lists
25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century
Magazine Covers
Vogue
October 2016
Sônia Braga on Her Greatest Role Yet
Forbes
September 2020
Sônia Braga Plays Holy Nun in 'Fatima'
NBC News
October 2019
Actress Sônia Braga Merges Personal, Political and Cinematic
Records & Feats
First Brazilian actress to win an Emmy
Braga was the first Brazilian actress to win an Emmy, for The Burning Season in 1994.
One of the 25 greatest actors of the 21st century
Named by The New York Times in 2020.