[2] In 1960, Fernandes seized a significant opportunity in the theatrical realm when she secured a prominent role in the English play Scattered Feathers.

However, it was her duets alongside her husband, Greg de Candolim, that truly captivated the tiatr audience, earning popularity and high demand.

She appeared in tiatrs written and directed by Konkani figures such as C. Alvares, M. Boyer, Alfred Rose, Remmie Colaço, Jacinto Vaz, Kid Boxer, Saib Rocha, Prem Kumar, Master Vaz, Nelson Afonso, Aristides Dias, Mike Mehta, John Claro, Roam Tony, Tony Sax, Wilson Mazarello, Mendes Brothers, Valente Mascarenhas, and others.

Her performances have garnered acclaim, both locally and internationally, as she has traveled extensively as a tiatrist, captivating audiences in diverse locations including the Persian Gulf and London.

[3] Fernandes was one of the pioneering female actors who contributed to the Konkani stage alongside Josephine, Isalita, and Anita during the early years.

[5] Additionally, in 1992, Femandes and her husband Greg were cast in Avers Pereira's tiatr Ixttagot (Friendship), produced under the banner of Antvers Production.

[6] In November 2011, Fernandes secured the role of Maria in Derrick D'Mello's theatrical production titled Teag (Sacrifice).

Teag explored the emotional topic of children dealing with the death of their father in a tragic accident, while also navigating the impending separation from their mother, who was fighting cancer and leading a precarious existence.

Notable attendees included Prince Jacob, then-president of the Tiatr Academy of Goa, Joe Rose, then-vice president, and Victor de Sa, the member secretary.

[8] In May 2018, Fernandes was chosen for the role of Margarida in Sharon Mazarello's tiatr production, Tukai Tench Assa (You share the same fate too).

The play revolved around the lives of diverse families, shedding light on the challenges faced by parents left behind as their children migrated abroad in pursuit of better opportunities.

The awards ceremony unfolded in the grandeur of the main hall at Ravindra Bhavan in Margao, followed by a captivating cultural program presented by Tony de Ribandar and his troupe.

Her acting skills were further acknowledged with a special award presented to her in London, UK for her performance in the tiatr Sounsar Sudorlo (The World Has Improved).

[15] Further adding to her list of accolades, Fernandes was honored with the TAG Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Female) in April 2014 for her performance in the tiatr Omtea Kollxear Udok (Pouring Water on an Upside-Down Pot) by Mario Menezes.