Veronica Ferres turns 60: From "Superwoman" to Hollywood Icon!

Do you remember the "Superweib"? This role once catapulted Veronica Ferres, who has been in the business for an impressive 40 years, into the acting Olympus. But before she became an icon, there was the film that changed everything: "Schtonk!". Director Helmut Dietl saw in the then relatively unknown Ferres the perfect muse Martha and thus ignited the turbo for an incredible career. This was followed by classics like "Rossini" and the celebrated role of Buhlschaft in "Jedermann". The list of her roles is truly endless!

The Leap Across the Big Pond

After the mega-hit "Das Superweib", she could have easily ended up typecast. But not Veronica Ferres! With iron will and incredible versatility, she built a repertoire that goes far beyond this image. She worked with the biggest names in the German industry – from Mario Adorf to Heiner Lauterbach to Götz George. And then came the leap across the big pond! Already "Schtonk!" opened doors to Hollywood for her in 1992 with its Oscar nomination, but she initially remained loyal to her homeland before she finally began to commute between Munich and Los Angeles. Just last year, she even stood in front of the camera with stars like Pierce Brosnan and Samuel L. Jackson – a real Hollywood coup! In the RTL crime series "Alpentod" in 2024, she once again demonstrated her enormous versatility in roles.

More Than Just Glamour: Passion and Commitment

But Veronica Ferres is far more than just a star in front of the camera. She is now also active as a producer and is passionately committed to important issues such as remembrance culture and women's empowerment. Even as a child in Solingen, she knew that the stage was her home, as she was able to live out her dream in the theater club – a dream she has more than fulfilled. Her career is studded with awards like the Goldene Kamera, the Bambi, and the Grimme Prize, which honor her extraordinary performance and talent. And she has also found her happiness in her private life, having been with director Helmut Dietl for many years.

Veronica Ferres has truly earned her place in film history. She is a real phenomenon, a woman who constantly breaks new ground and continues to amaze us. Happy 60th birthday, Veronica!

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