Brazilian Film ‘O Agente Secreto’ and Wagner Moura Make Golden Globe History
Brazil’s 'O Agente Secreto' and Wagner Moura make history at the 2026 Golden Globes, winning Best Foreign Language Film and Best Actor in a Drama.
- • 'O Agente Secreto' won Best Foreign Language Film and Best Actor in a Drama at the 2026 Golden Globes.
- • Wagner Moura is the first Brazilian to win Best Actor in a Drama at the Golden Globes.
- • The film received three Golden Globe nominations, including Best Drama Film, which it lost to 'Hamnet'.
- • 'O Agente Secreto' has garnered over 50 international awards and is pre-selected for the 2026 Oscars.
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Brazilian cinema celebrated a historic moment at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards as the film 'O Agente Secreto' won two major awards, including Best Foreign Language Film and Best Actor in a Drama Film for Wagner Moura. Held at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, the ceremony marked the first time a Brazilian actor won Best Actor in a Drama, with Moura making history through this groundbreaking achievement.
Despite 'O Agente Secreto' not securing the Best Drama Film award, which went to 'Hamnet'—a film about the death of William Shakespeare’s son—the Brazilian production stood out with three Golden Globe nominations and widespread international acclaim. 'O Agente Secreto' overcame entries from five countries, such as Norway and Spain, illustrating Brazil’s growing prominence on the global film stage.
Wagner Moura, who had previously been nominated in 2016 for his role in 'Narcos' but lost, praised Brazilian culture and director Kleber Mendonça Filho, dedicating the award to advancing Brazilian cinema. Mendonça Filho, in turn, recognized his team and Moura while dedicating the film’s success to young filmmakers in his acceptance speech. The film’s international recognition dates back to its competition for the Palme d’Or at Cannes, where it won awards for Best Director and Best Actor, contributing to more than 50 national and international accolades.
The film is also pre-selected for the 2026 Oscars, with final nominations expected on January 22 and the ceremony on March 15. This recognition comes amid Hollywood’s expanded efforts toward diversity and inclusion, reshaping the awards voting landscape to embrace broader perspectives.
The Golden Globes’ awards for ‘O Agente Secreto’ reaffirm Brazil’s rich legacy in major international film awards, recalling past successes like Central do Brasil’s 1999 win and Fernanda Torres’s victory in 2025. Other notable winners this year included Paul Thomas Anderson for Best Director and Timothée Chalamet for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy. As 'O Agente Secreto' cements its status, Brazil is positioned as a formidable presence in this year’s global film awards season.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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Outcome of Golden Globe Awards for 'O Agente Secreto'
Sources disagree on the number of awards won by 'O Agente Secreto' at the Golden Globes.
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"The film won two major categories: Best Foreign Language Film and Best Actor in a Drama Film."
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"The film received three nominations at the Golden Globes, including Best Drama and Best Foreign Language Film."
Why this matters: One source states that 'O Agente Secreto' won two awards, while another source claims that Wagner Moura won Best Actor but does not clarify the total number of awards won. This discrepancy affects the understanding of the film's success at the event.