Vera Zimmermann

Acting

Vera Zimmermann

Born March 30, 1964 · São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil (age 62)

Vera Alice Santos Zimmermann (born March 30, 1964 in São Paulo) is a Brazilian actress. Daughter of German father and Gaucho mother, Vera began acting as an actress in the early 1980s, when she performed with Nelson Rodrigues the Eterno Retorno and Macunaíma, with Antunes Filho. It was the inspiring muse of Caetano Veloso in the song "Vera Gata". In 2015 she was hired by RecordTV, where she gaine…

Known For

The Ten Commandments: The MovieThe Ten Commandments: The Movie · 2016
The Ten Commandments: The Movie
7.22016
MovieDrama
Follows Moses leading and conducting the Hebrew people from the slavery of Egypt to the freedom towards the Promised Land according to the Ancient Testament Bible book of the Exodus. The story told like never before is faithful to the Scriptures.
New WaveNew Wave · 1984
New Wave
5.81984
MovieComedy
São Paulo, 1983: Women’s soccer has just been legalized in Brazil. A group of rebellious young women form the Gayvotas Football Club and begin training for their first match. But as the team quickly becomes a media sensation, its members are forced to confront the prejudices of the conservative military dictatorship that they live under.
The Good Times Are Here: Let It All Hang OutThe Good Times Are Here: Let It All Hang Out · 1985
The Good Times Are Here: Let It All Hang Out
6.01985
MovieComedy
Two stories chronicle the days of the bohemian, libertine youth of 1960s Rio de Janeiro.
Naked StarNaked Star · 1984
Naked Star
5.21984
MovieDramaMystery
An aspiring actress is hired to dub a recently deceased movie star in an upcoming erotic thriller. As the recording sessions go on, the voice actress finds herself slowly being influenced by the dead star’s presence.
Satanic AttractionSatanic Attraction · 1989
Satanic Attraction
5.81989
MovieHorror
Fernanda, a radio DJ, has a show in which she tells gruesome and gory horror stories about satanic rituals and sex murders. However, when bodies start turning up around town killed in exactly the way Fernanda describes on her show, it looks like someone or some group is using her show to get ideas.
The Girl Who Killed Her ParentsThe Girl Who Killed Her Parents · 2021
The Girl Who Killed Her Parents
6.32021
MovieCrimeDrama
Based on one of the most shocking and gruesome murder cases in Brazil, the film presents Daniel Cravinhos's point of view of the events that led to the death of Marísia and Manfred von Richthofen, his girlfriend’s parents.
The Boy Who Killed My ParentsThe Boy Who Killed My Parents · 2021
The Boy Who Killed My Parents
6.32021
MovieCrimeDrama
Based on one of the most shocking and gruesome murder cases in Brazil, the film presents de Suzane von Richthofen's point of view of the events that led to the death of her parents.
Rota de FugaRota de Fuga · 2017
Rota de Fuga
7.82017
MovieActionDrama
Manuela reports her husband to the federal police and enters the witness protection program. When he goes to prison, she leaves everything and tries to escape to Europe before he is released.

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MarisolMarisol · 2002
Marisol
5.92002
SeriesSoapDrama
Marisol is a Brazilian telenovela produced by SBT in partnership with Televisa and originally broadcast from April 9 to November 5, 2002. It is a Brazilian adaptation of the Mexican telenovela Marisol, based on the original story by Inés Rodena. Adapted by Henrique Zambelli with text supervision by Ecila Pedroso, the telenovela stars Bárbara Paz and Carlos Casagrande. The story follows Marisol, a kind-hearted young woman who was abandoned as a baby and raised by a poor couple. The only clue to her true identity is a necklace her mother left with her. As she falls in love with Rodrigo Lima do Vale, Marisol becomes entangled in a web of family secrets, betrayal, greed, and revenge. Determined to uncover the truth about her origins, she must overcome countless obstacles while fighting for justice, happiness, and the love of her life.

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O Direito de NascerO Direito de Nascer · 2001
O Direito de Nascer
9.02001
SeriesDramaSoap
O Direito de Nascer is a Brazilian telenovela produced by JPO Produções and broadcast by SBT from May 21 to October 2, 2001. Based on the Cuban radio serial El Derecho de Nacer (1940), written by Félix B. Caignet, it was adapted by Aziz Bajur, with collaboration from Jayme Camargo and Alcione Carvalho. Directed by Roberto Talma and José Paulo Vallone, the telenovela stars Guilhermina Guinle, João Vitti, Dhu Moraes, Jorge Pontual, Ana Cecília Costa, Luiz Guilherme, Elaine Cristina, and Esther Góes. Set in Havana at the beginning of the 20th century, the story follows Maria Helena, a young woman who becomes pregnant after being abandoned by her fiancé. Afraid of her powerful father's reaction, she gives birth in secret and entrusts her son to the maid Dolores. Raised away from his family, Alberto grows up to become a doctor, unaware of his true origins. Years later, the revelation of his past brings conflicts, forgiveness, and the chance for reconciliation.

Cecília

Dona AnjaDona Anja · 1996
Dona Anja
1996
SeriesSoapComedy
Dona Anja is a Brazilian telenovela produced by JPO Produções and originally broadcast by SBT from December 9, 1996, to April 26, 1997. Based on the novel of the same name by Josué Guimarães, it was adapted by Cristianne Fridman and Yoya Wursch, with general direction by Roberto Talma. The telenovela stars Lucélia Santos, Jonas Mello, Angelina Muniz, Danton Mello, Manuela Dias, Giuseppe Oristânio, Luiz Guilherme, and Sérgio Mamberti. Set in 1977 in the countryside of Rio Grande do Sul, the story follows Anja Guimarães Castilhos, a woman who breaks with the conservative traditions of her town after discovering her fiancé's betrayal. Together with Colonel Quineu, she becomes the owner of a brothel and challenges the values of local society by defending women's independence and questioning social norms. Surrounded by political conflicts, rivalries, and personal disputes, Anja fights for her freedom while facing powerful enemies.

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