Vera Zimmermann
Brazilian actress
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Vera Alice Santos Zimmermann is a Brazilian actress with roles in film, theater, and television. She is known for her role in the 1999 movie Ela Perdoa.
Career
In 1982, Zimmermann made her professional stage debut in Eterno Retorno under the direction of Antunes Filho. She later appeared in the 1984 production of Macunaíma, written by Nelson Rodrigues,[1] launching her career in São Paulo theatre.[2]
In 2015, Zimmermann joined RecordTV, where she portrayed Princess Henutmire in the historical drama Os Dez Mandamentos. Two years afterwards, in 2017, she appeared as Queen Neusta in the series O Rico e Lázaro.[3]
Public discussion
In 2005, Zimmermann was featured on the cover of Época magazine with the headline "I Had an Abortion," where she publicly discussed her decision to terminate a pregnancy at the age of 25.[4] The cover prompted extensive media discussion. It received the Esso Journalism Award for its design work.[5][6]
Some commentators have speculated that Caetano Veloso’s song ‘Vera Gata’ was inspired by Zimmermann.[4]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Vida Nova | Marta | |
| 1990 | Desejo | Joaquina | |
| Meu Bem, Meu Mal | Magda (Divina Magda) | ||
| 1991 | Vamp | Marina Arantes | |
| 1993 | Contos de Verão | Glorinha | |
| Você Decide | Episode: "A Barganha" | ||
| 1996 | Razão de Viver | Sílvia | |
| Dona Anja | Adelaide | ||
| 1998 | Estrela de Fogo | Andréa Gomes de Oliveira | |
| 1999 | Malhação | Rachel | Season 5 |
| 2000 | Sãos e Salvos! | Carlinha | |
| 2001 | O Direito de Nascer | Cecília Moraes | |
| 2002 | Marisol | Sandra Queiroz | |
| 2003 | Jamais Te Esquecerei | Açucena Maria de Melo | |
| 2006 | O Profeta | Ester de Oliveira Nogueira | |
| 2007 | Dance Dance Dance | Teacher Marta Bernstein | |
| 2008 | Negócio da China | Joelma Bertazzi | |
| 2009 | Malhação ID | Cissa Melo Oliveira | Season 17 |
| 2010 | Ti Ti Ti | Divina Magda | Special participation[7][8] |
| 2011 | O Astro | Nádia Cury Hayalla[9] | |
| 2012 | Gabriela | Conceição Bastos | |
| 2013 | Amor à Vida | Simone Maia Benitez[10] | |
| 2015 | Os Dez Mandamentos | Princess Henutmire | |
| 2017 | Rota de Fuga | Lawyer | TV movie[11] |
| O Rico e Lázaro | Queen Neusta |
Films
- 1983 - Onda Nova as Vera
- 1984 - A Estrela Nua
- 1985 - Os Bons Tempos Voltaram: Vamos Gozar Outra Vez
- 1990 - Atração Satânica
- 1994 - O Efeito Ilha
- 1997 - Mangueira - Amor à Primeira Vista
- 1999 - Ela Perdoa
- 1999 - Mário
- 1999 - Amor que Fica
- 2000 - Tônica Dominante
- 2000 - Deus Jr.
- 2002 - Joana e Marcelo, Amor (Quase) Perfeito
- 2005 - Perdidos (short film)
- 2007 - Páginas de Menina (short film)
- 2016 - The Ten Commandments: The Movie
- 2020 - A menina que matou os pais as Marisia von Richthofen
- 2020 - O menino que matou meus pais as Marisia von Richthofen