Vera Alice Santos Zimmermann (born March 30, 1964, in São Paulo) is a Brazilian actress and celebrity known for her work in film, theater, and television. She gained prominence following her role in the 1999 film Ela Perdoa (1999).
Personal life
Zimmermann was born to a German father and a Brazilian mother who was from the state of Rio Grande do Sul.[citation needed]
Career
Zimmermann began her acting career in the early 1980s, performing in stage productions such as Eterno Retorno and Macunaíma, collaborating with figures such as Nelson Rodrigues and Antunes Filho.
In 2015, Zimmermann joined RecordTV, where she portrayed Princess Henutmire in the historical drama Os Dez Mandamentos. Two years later, 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.[1] The cover sparked widespread public debate and won the Esso Journalism Award for its graphic design.[2]
It has been speculated that the song "Vera Gata" by Brazilian musician, Caetano Veloso, is in reference to her.[3]
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[4][5] |
| 2011 | O Astro | Nádia Cury Hayalla[6] | |
| 2012 | Gabriela | Conceição Bastos | |
| 2013 | Amor à Vida | Simone Maia Benitez[7] | |
| 2015 | Os Dez Mandamentos | Princess Henutmire | |
| 2017 | Rota de Fuga | Lawyer | TV movie[8] |
| O Rico e Lázaro | Queen Neusta |
Films
- 1983 - Onda Nova
- 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
- 2020 - O menino que matou meus pais
References
- ^ Andréa Leal. As entrevistadas contam como fizeram o aborto. Época, ed. 465, April 13, 2007
- ^ "Prêmio Esso" (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2013-05-28. Retrieved 2013-04-21.
- ^ Andréa Leal. As entrevistadas contam como fizeram o aborto. Época, ed. 465, April 13, 2007
- ^ "Vera Zimmerman volta a encarnar Divina Magda em 'Ti-ti-ti'". O Globo (in Portuguese). Globo.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-30. Retrieved 2013-04-21.
- ^ "Vera Zimemmerman entra em Ti Ti Ti como Divina Magda". Ti Ti Ti (in Portuguese). Globo.com.
- ^ "Vera Zimmermann é a dissimulada Nádia". Rede Globo (in Portuguese). Globo.com.
- ^ "Simone Benitez".
- ^ ""Rota de Fuga" será exibido dia 17/02". Canal Brasil (in Portuguese). Globo.com. January 31, 2017. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
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