Vera Zimmerman

• Name — Vera Zimmermann • Birth Name — Vera Alice Santos Zimmermann • Birthplace — São Paulo, SP, Brazil • Occupation — Actress

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.

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.

• 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 • 2011 — O Astro — Nádia Cury Hayalla • 2012 — Gabriela — Conceição Bastos • 2013 — Amor à Vida — Simone Maia Benitez • 2015 — Os Dez Mandamentos — Princess Henutmire • 2017 — Rota de Fuga — Lawyer — TV movie • O Rico e Lázaro — Queen Neusta