Vera Fischer turns 73: from controversial film to Helena de Maneco; remember career

The actress Vera Fischer turned 73 years old this Wednesday (27) and, with more than 50 years of career, the artist is a true icon of Brazilian television drama. She began her career on television in 1977 and won over the public.

Miss Brazil 1969, Vera also stood out in cinema, especially with the controversial role in “Amor Estranho Amor” (1982), which generated great controversy and disagreements with Xuxa Meneghel 61.

In addition to marking generations with her performances, such as Helena by Manoel Carlos in “Laços de Família” (2000), the actress has always been synonymous with versatility and played characters with varied profiles and stories.

Remember Vera Fischer’s career:

Anna – “Amor Estranho Amor” (1982)

In the film “Amor Estranho Amor”, Vera Fischer plays Anna, a luxury prostitute who finds herself in a delicate situation when she has to host her son in the brothel where she lives.

The work, directed by Walter Hugo Khouri, became controversial mainly due to a scene in which Xuxa Meneghel appears nude alongside a 12-year-old boy, which generated great repercussion and caused the film to be censored.

Vera Fischer, who was co-producer of the film, lamented the censorship and financial loss.

Helena – “Family Ties” (2000)

In “Laços de Família”, Vera Fischer played Helena, a successful businesswoman, who had a busy life full of family dilemmas.

She was the mother of Camila, played by Carolina Dieckmann, and Fred, by Luigi Baricelli, and was involved with Tony Ramos’ character, Miguel.

Helena’s story was marked by many sacrifices, including giving up a relationship to help her daughter, who discovered she had leukemia.

Yvete – “The Clone” (2001)

In “The Clone”, Vera Fischer played Yvete, an impulsive and passionate woman, who lived her emotions intensely.

Yvete fell in love with Leônidas (Reginaldo Faria), but her instinctive behavior put their relationship at risk.

Vera’s character brought to light the carnal woman, who goes to great lengths to get what she wants, being one of the great actresses in the plot and one of the most striking characters in the soap opera.

Antônia – “Agora É que São Elas” (2003)

In “Agora É Que São Elas”, Vera Fischer was the protagonist Antônia, a strong and self-assured woman, married and mother of three children.

She lived in a solid marriage with Joaquim, but the plot revealed her contained passion for Juca Tigre, Miguel Falabella’s character.

The relationship with Juca, which became a tumultuous relationship, marked the story of Antônia, a woman who was torn between the challenges of family life and feelings of passion.

Vera – “Lady of Destiny” (2004)

In “Senhora do Destino”, Vera Fischer played a woman who left a failed marriage and became involved in a drama of sexual harassment.

The character played a fundamental role in the plot, dealing with issues of survival and overcoming in a context in which image and the struggle for power were central.

Chiara – “Camino das Indias” (2009)

In “Caminho das Indias”, Vera Fischer played Chiara, a jealous and insecure woman in her incessant search for love.

The character tried to follow the teachings of self-help books, but often applied the advice in the wrong way.

Chiara had a turbulent romance with Murilo, and her jealous behavior put their relationship to the test.

Catarina – “Insensato Coração” (2011)

In “Insensato Coração”, Vera Fischer played Catarina Diniz, a woman who reunited with the love of her past, Teodoro (Tarcísio Meira).

After a frustrated relationship with him in the past, Catarina tried to live her forbidden passion, but was marked by the difficult choices she made in her life.

Irina – “Salve Jorge” (2012)

In “Salve Jorge”, Vera Fischer played Irina, a woman who managed a nightclub and became an accomplice in a women trafficking network.

Irina’s character was marked by moral ambiguity, becoming a villain who, little by little, was unmasked.

Vera Fischer’s performance in this role was praised for her ability to play such an engaging and layered character.

Carmo – “Mirror of Life” (2018)

In “Espelho da Vida”, Vera Fischer played Carmo, a woman away from television, but who returned to the scene to give life to the character Hildegard, Danilo’s mother.

The plot mixed elements of romance and mystery, and Carmo stood out for her strong personality and for being a woman who faced challenges with courage and determination.

The character brought up the theme of rapprochement and reunion with the past.

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