Overview
- The Actor Awards announced nominees on January 7, and Wagner Moura was not among the final five for best actor for O Agente Secreto.
- Other acclaimed international performers, including Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Lee Byung-hun, were also left out.
- Brazilian social media users criticized the organization on its profiles, alleging a pattern of overlooking foreign talent.
- One day earlier, the WGA Awards said several major international films this season are ineligible for its 2026 competition.
- Moura’s season remains strong with a Cannes best actor win and Golden Globes and Critics Choice nominations, with coverage suggesting the guild snub may not derail his Oscar prospects.