Vera Zimmermann | |
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![]() Zimmermann in 2015 at the 26th Prêmio da Música Brasileira | |
Born | Vera Alice Santos Zimmermann March 30, 1964 |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1980s–present |
Vera Alice Santos Zimmermann (born March 30, 1964) is a Brazilian actress and public figure known for her work in film, theater, and television. She gained prominence for her performance in the 1999 film Ela Perdoa.
Zimmermann began her career in the early 1980s, performing in stage productions such as Eterno Retorno and Macunaíma, collaborating with acclaimed figures including Nelson Rodrigues and Antunes Filho. [1]
In 2015, she joined RecordTV, portraying Princess Henutmire in the historical drama Os Dez Mandamentos . Two years later, she appeared as Queen Neusta in the series O Rico e Lázaro .
In 2005, Zimmermann was featured on the cover of Época with the headline "I Had an Abortion," where she openly discussed terminating a pregnancy at age 25. [2] The cover generated widespread public debate and received the Esso Journalism Award for its design. [3]
The song "Vera Gata" by Brazilian musician Caetano Veloso is reportedly inspired by her. [2]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1988 | Vida Nova | Marta | |
1990 | Desejo | Joaquina | |
1990 | Meu Bem, Meu Mal | Magda (Divina Magda) | |
1991 | Vamp | Marina Arantes | |
1993 | Contos de Verão | Glorinha | |
1993 | Você Decide | Episode: "A Barganha" | |
1996 | Razão de Viver | Sílvia | |
1996 | 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 [4] |
2011 | O Astro | Nádia Cury Hayalla [5] | |
2012 | Gabriela | Conceição Bastos | |
2013 | Amor à Vida | Simone Maia Benitez [6] | |
2015 | Os Dez Mandamentos | Princess Henutmire | |
2017 | Rota de Fuga | Lawyer | TV movie [7] |
2017 | O Rico e Lázaro | Queen Neusta |