Vera Zima was an American actor who is best known for her roles in “Oprosti za kung fu,” “Metastaze,” and “Hoću živjeti.” She was born on March 21, 1953, in Metkovic, Croatia, Yugoslavia, and passed away on November 7, 2020, in Zagreb, Croatia.
Personal and Family Life
Vera Zima graduated from the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb in 1976. She had a successful career in many theaters in Zagreb, taking on both leading and supporting roles in various national film productions and television series. Vera was known for her contributions to Croatian theater and cinema, and she was a member of several film festival juries.
Awards and Recognition
Vera Zima received numerous accolades for her work. She ranked #15 in the “Best Croatian Female Movie Stars of All Time” by a Croatian film magazine in November 2005. In addition, she won the Croatian Actors’ Association Award for her performance in the TV series “Odmori se, zasluzio si” in 2006 and received the “Fabijan Sovagovic” Life Achievement Award in July 2016 for her significant contributions to Croatian film.
Death and Legacy
Vera Zima passed away on November 7, 2020, in Zagreb. Her work in theater and film has left a lasting impact on Croatian culture and the arts. She is remembered for her talent and dedication, as well as her contributions to the portrayal of female characters in Croatian cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Metastaze | 2009-03-30 | Teta Zora |
| Oprosti za kung fu | 2004-07-22 | Kate, Mirina majka |
| Duga mračna noć | 2004-03-07 | Kata Kolar |
| Moram spavat’, andjele | 2007-01-01 | Baka |
| Mećava | 1977-07-05 | Maša |
| Blagajnica hoće ići na more | 2001-11-13 | Štefica |
| Vukovar se vraća kući | 1994-01-01 | |
| Novinar | 1979-03-14 | Nada |
| Hoću živjeti | 1982-01-01 | Jela Jukić |
| Četverored | 1999-12-07 | Nadstojnica Časne Službe |
| Čovjek ispod stola | 2009-07-22 | Lucija |
| Ne dao Bog većeg zla | 2002-02-20 | Vlasnica streljane |
| Fuck Off I Love You | 2017-10-26 | Majka |
| Ljubavna pisma s predumišljajem | 1985-06-27 | Prijateljica |
| Korak po korak | 2011-01-01 | Mara |
| Ante se vraća kući | 2001-01-01 | Gospođa #2 |
| Treća žena | 1997-01-01 | Dr Vinkić |
| Prezimiti u Riu | 2002-07-21 | Danica |
| Mater | 2019-11-01 | Mare |
| Kiklop | 1982-07-09 | Bolničarka |
| Pakleni otok | 1979-01-01 | Božena, Kapova djevojka |
| Crna kronika ili dan žena | 2000-03-09 | Prodavačica #2 |
| Balade Petrice Kerempuha | 1988-01-01 | |
| Kvit posla | 1983-03-28 | Kćer |
| Terevenka | 1987-12-07 | |
| Svila, škare | 1987-01-01 | |
| Đavolje sjeme | 1979-02-19 | Eta |
| Tale | 1977-06-15 | Roza |
| Operacija Barbarossa | 1990-06-03 | Teta Vera |
| Stipe u gostima | Ruža Kosmički |