Vera Zimmermann


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, launching her career in São Paulo theatre.
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.

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. The cover prompted extensive media discussion. It received the Esso [Journalism Award] for its design work.
Some commentators have speculated that Caetano Veloso’s song ‘Vera Gata’ was inspired by Zimmermann.

Filmography

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 Perfeito
  • 2005 - Perdidos
  • 2007 - Páginas de Menina
  • 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