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.
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 MacunaÃÂma, 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 ÃÂpoca 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 VelosoâÂÂs song âÂÂVera Gataâ was inspired by Zimmermann.