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National & Local

Gym Trainer from Janakpuri, Delhi Becomes a Hit as an Agent in Dhurandhar

Mustafa Ahmed, a former gym trainer from Janakpuri, Delhi, has achieved fame for his role as a secret agent in the movie Dhurandhar 2, starring Ranveer Singh.

Mar 23 • 05:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'The Secret Agent' Leads Brazilian Nominations for Ibero-American Award

'The Secret Agent' continues to hold its relevance in the international scene, leading the Brazilian nominations at the Platino Xcaret Awards with eight nominations.

Mar 22 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CCSP holds free screening featuring 'The Secret Agent', 'Sinners', and other Oscar 2026 films

The CCSP in São Paulo is offering free screenings of popular films from the 2026 Oscars from March 24 to April 5.

Mar 22 • 02:00 UTC
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National & Local

SpCine Circuit opens the 2026 season with films like 'The Secret Agent' and 'Zootopia 2' in free or R$2 sessions

The SpCine Circuit in São Paulo begins its 2026 season with a range of films, including 'The Secret Agent' and 'Zootopia 2', offered either for free or at low prices.

Mar 20 • 21:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fernanda Montenegro says 'The Secret Agent', like her, emerged victorious from the Oscar

Fernanda Montenegro reflects on the Oscars, declaring herself and 'The Secret Agent' as winners despite not securing a trophy.

Mar 20 • 20:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

'The Secret Agent' Teaches Us About 70s Sexuality

'The Secret Agent' explores the communal aspects of sexuality in the 1970s through the character of Dona Sebastiana, who created an accepting environment for sexual expression.

Mar 20 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

"The Thicker, the Better Secret Agent" - How His Weight Protected Him During Dangerous Missions

Joaquin Garcia, a former FBI agent, shares how his weight helped him successfully infiltrate various criminal organizations over his 24-year career.

Mar 18 • 19:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Actors see half full glass after 'The Secret Agent' returns empty-handed from the Oscar

Brazilian actors reflect positively on the recent Oscars outcome, despite 'The Secret Agent' not winning any awards, during a celebration in Rio.

Mar 18 • 02:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Actors see the glass half full after 'The Secret Agent' returns empty-handed from the Oscars

Brazilian actors are choosing to celebrate their film industry despite 'The Secret Agent' not winning any Oscars, highlighting a positive outlook on the future.

Mar 18 • 02:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The macabre Soviet legend that inspired the first international success of the director of 'The Secret Agent'

Brazilian filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho transitions a chilling Soviet urban legend into a Brazilian context through his acclaimed short film 'Vinil Verde', which has received numerous awards since its release.

Mar 17 • 18:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian outraged by Oscar loss, but advertising profits soar

After Wagner Moura's film 'The Secret Agent' lost at the Oscars, Brazilian audiences took to social media to express their anger, while the broadcasting rights holder saw a significant boost in advertising revenue.

Mar 17 • 15:00 UTC
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National & Local

Oscar 2026: 'Sentimental Value' surpasses 'The Secret Agent' as best international film

The film 'Sentimental Value' won the Oscar for Best International Film, overshadowing 'The Secret Agent' while celebrating notable achievements in diversity and representation in the filmmaking industry.

Mar 17 • 02:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'The Secret Agent' at the Oscars Splits Brazil on Social Media, Shows Buzzmonitor

'The Secret Agent' faces significant criticism on social media in Brazil after its Oscar loss, according to Buzzmonitor.

Mar 16 • 19:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Wagner Moura, Brazilian fans, and tie; see moments from the 2026 Oscars

The Brazilian entry 'The Secret Agent' did not win any awards at the Oscars, where 'A Battle After Another' took home six statuettes.

Mar 16 • 16:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The story behind the classic photo of Wagner Moura at the payphone on the set of 'The Secret Agent'

Wagner Moura's iconic photo as Marcelo from 'The Secret Agent' has drawn public interest ahead of the film's Oscar competitiveness, highlighting the work of photographer Victor Jucá.

Mar 16 • 12:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Fear of war': Tânia Maria, actress from 'The Secret Agent', reveals reason for absence at the Oscars

Tânia Maria explained her decision to miss the Oscars due to health issues and fears about traveling amid war, despite her film receiving nominations.

Mar 16 • 10:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazilians invade Oscar networks and defend 'The Secret Agent' asking for a recount

After losing several Oscars in 2026, Brazilian supporters of 'The Secret Agent' voiced their discontent online, calling for a recount of votes.

Mar 16 • 05:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'The Academy Doesn't Deserve You, Waguinho': Internet Users Outraged After 'The Secret Agent' Leaves Without Oscars Statues

Brazilian film 'The Secret Agent' failed to win any Oscars, leading to widespread outrage among internet users.

Mar 16 • 04:13 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil remains proud, says Lula after Oscar not awarding 'The Secret Agent'

President Lula expressed pride in Brazil's nominations at the 2026 Oscars despite 'The Secret Agent' not winning any awards.

Mar 16 • 04:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

No Oscar for 'The Secret Agent', audience in Recife reacts with shouts of 'fix' after the announcement of the winners; VIDEO

Audience in Recife passionately protested the Oscar results for 'The Secret Agent', expressing their dissatisfaction loudly during the ceremony's broadcast.

Mar 16 • 04:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Oscar does not award Wagner Moura or 'The Secret Agent', which had four nominations

This year's Oscars saw Brazilian film 'The Secret Agent' fail to win in any of its four nominated categories, including best film and best international film.

Mar 16 • 03:00 UTC
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World

Michael B. Jordan wins Best Actor Oscar, surpassing Wagner Moura in 'The Secret Agent'

Michael B. Jordan has won the Best Actor Oscar at the 2026 Academy Awards, defeating Brazilian actor Wagner Moura.

Mar 16 • 02:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

'Sentimental Value' wins Oscar for Best International Film, surpassing 'The Secret Agent'

The Norwegian film 'Sentimental Value' won the Oscar for Best International Film, beating the Brazilian entry 'The Secret Agent'.

Mar 16 • 02:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

'Sentimental Value' Wins the Oscar for International Film and Beats 'The Secret Agent'

The Norwegian film 'Sentimental Value' won the Oscar for Best International Film, beating the Brazilian entry 'The Secret Agent' directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho.

Mar 16 • 02:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'The Secret Agent' Loses Oscar for Best Casting to 'One Battle After Another'

'The Secret Agent' lost the Oscar for Best Casting in the inaugural year of the category.

Mar 16 • 00:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'The Oscar goes to Tânia Maria': small town in Rio Grande do Norte holds its own award ceremony for actress from 'The Secret Agent'

A small community in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, held a star-studded event to honor actress Tânia Maria for her recent national recognition.

Mar 15 • 23:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Public cheers for Oscar for 'The Secret Agent' in cinemas across Brazil

Brazilian audiences gather in cinemas across the country to watch the Oscar ceremony, celebrating their film 'The Secret Agent'.

Mar 15 • 23:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'The Secret Agent' Team Poses for Historic Photo Before the 2026 Oscars

The team of the Brazilian film 'The Secret Agent' gathers for a historic photo in front of the Dolby Theatre ahead of the 2026 Oscars, where the film has four nominations including Best Film and Best Actor for Wagner Moura.

Mar 15 • 22:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What is the order of the categories for the 2026 Oscars?

Brazil set a national record for the most Oscar nominations in a single year with five nominations for the 2026 Oscars, including four for 'The Secret Agent' directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho.

Mar 15 • 22:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula, Pedro Almodóvar and others cheer for the Oscar for 'The Secret Agent'

Prominent figures, including President Lula and filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar, expressed their support for the Brazilian film 'O Agente Secreto' ahead of the Oscars.

Mar 15 • 21:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

The cast of 'The Secret Agent' arrives on the Oscar red carpet; see photos

The cast of 'The Secret Agent' has arrived at the Oscar red carpet ahead of the award ceremony in Los Angeles.

Mar 15 • 21:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Cast of 'The Secret Agent' and more Brazilian artists on the red carpet of the 2026 Oscars

Brazilian artists, including the cast of 'The Secret Agent,' walked the red carpet at the 2026 Oscars in Los Angeles.

Mar 15 • 21:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'The Secret Agent': Where to Watch the Film Starring Wagner Moura

'The Secret Agent' is a Brazilian film that has received four Oscar nominations for 2026 and was released on March 7 on Netflix.

Mar 15 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Oscar could award 'The Secret Agent' today; follow the winners

The 98th Academy Awards will take place today with Brazilian film 'The Secret Agent' nominated for multiple awards.

Mar 15 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Oscar 2026: the complete list of nominees; 'Sinners' leads with 16 nominations

The Hollywood Academy announced the nominees for the 2026 Oscars, with the Brazilian film 'The Secret Agent' making history with four nominations.

Mar 15 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dua Lipa declares support for 'The Secret Agent' at the 2026 Oscars

Dua Lipa expressed her support for the Brazilian film 'The Secret Agent' for the 2026 Oscars, sharing a list of must-see Brazilian films on social media.

Mar 15 • 18:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Secret Agent has the lowest budget among the nominees for Best Picture

Among the Oscar nominees for Best Picture, "The Secret Agent" has the lowest budget, estimated at R$ 28 million.

Mar 15 • 17:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tânia Maria, actress of 'The Secret Agent,' receives a giant doll to accompany the Oscar ceremony in Recife

Actress Tânia Maria, known for her role in 'The Secret Agent,' was honored with a giant doll in Recife during a special Oscar screening.

Mar 15 • 16:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Newspaper in 'The Secret Agent' scene reveals details about character's fate; read

A fictional newspaper article showcased briefly in 'The Secret Agent' discloses critical details about the main character's death.

Mar 15 • 15:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Paraíba actors from 'The Secret Agent' will accompany Oscar at a public event in PB

Several actors from Paraíba participating in 'The Secret Agent' film, nominated for four Oscars, will attend the award ceremony in a public event in João Pessoa.

Mar 15 • 12:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'The Secret Agent' shows that the dictatorship had 'psychological diffusion of terror as a fundamental principle,' says psychoanalyst

The films 'The Secret Agent' and 'Still Here' have sparked national discussions in Brazil about the military dictatorship that began in 1964, highlighting the psychological impacts of that era.

Mar 15 • 10:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Oscar 2026: filmmakers from Pará say the success of 'The Secret Agent' increases visibility of productions from the Amazon

The film 'The Secret Agent,' highlighted at the 2026 Oscars, boosts public interest in Brazilian productions, especially those from the Amazon region as noted by filmmakers in Pará.

Mar 15 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mother of boy Miguel sees in 'The Secret Agent' a duty against forgetting: 'I remembered everything that happened to me'

Mirtes Renata Santana de Souza, mother of Miguel, emphasizes the importance of artistic visibility in remembering her son's tragic death.

Mar 15 • 07:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Darn Pride', says the Minas Gerais actor Carlos Francisco about acting in 'The Secret Agent', which competes for the Oscar in 4 categories

Actor Carlos Francisco expresses great pride in participating in 'The Secret Agent', a film nominated for four Oscar categories.

Mar 15 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'The Secret Agent': Who Are the Minas Gerais Actors in the Oscar-Competing Film

The Brazilian film 'The Secret Agent', featuring actors from Minas Gerais, is competing for four Academy Awards at the Oscars.

Mar 15 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Who is who in the cast of The Secret Agent? See in video and infographic

The article discusses the cast of the film 'The Secret Agent', highlighting the talent of lesser-known actors and the film's nomination for Best Ensemble at the upcoming 2026 Oscars.

Mar 15 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I need to be invisible and omnipresent on set': Meet Victor Jucá, photographer of 'The Secret Agent'

Victor Jucá, a Brazilian still photographer, plays a crucial role in capturing visuals for the film 'The Secret Agent', showcasing behind-the-scenes moments and promotional imagery.

Mar 15 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Tânia Maria, the advertising girl: how the actress from 'The Secret Agent' is earning with her charisma

Actress Tânia Maria, well-known for her role in 'The Secret Agent,' has become a prominent figure in the Brazilian advertising market, starring in numerous campaigns across various platforms.

Mar 15 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'The Secret Agent' team reveals its expectations for the Oscars; 'The anxiety is great, but the certainty is even greater,' says actor

The cast and crew of 'The Secret Agent' share their excitement about the upcoming Oscars, where they are nominated in four categories including Best Film and Best International Film.

Mar 15 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

How much is the Oscar worth for Brazilian cinema?

The recent Oscar nominations for "The Secret Agent" have sparked a significant wave of public enthusiasm in Brazil, highlighting cultural and political divides around the recognition of Brazilian cinema.

Mar 15 • 01:00 UTC

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