Veronica Ferres
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Veronica Ferres

Veronica Ferres is a highly accomplished German actress, producer, and director, born on June 10, 1965, in Solingen, West Germany. She is one of Germany's most recognized and awarded actresses, having starred in over 100 feature films and numerous television shows.Ferres studied German literature, psychology, and drama at the University of Munich before embarking on her acting career. She gained early recognition for her roles in films like the Oscar-nominated German movie Schtonk! (1992) and later achieved international fame as Pierre Richard's co-star in the French TV-movie Sans famille and as Madame Thénardier in the 2000 French TV miniseries Les Misérables. Her breakthrough leading role was in the successful comedy The Superwoman.Throughout her career, Ferres has demonstrated a remarkable versatility, tackling a wide range of genres from comedy to intense dramas. Her extensive filmography includes international productions where she has shared the screen with notable actors such as John Malkovich in Klimt, Jeff Goldblum in Adam Resurrected, Nicolas Cage in Pay the Ghost, Keanu Reeves in Siberia, and Robert De Niro, Danny DeVito, and Harvey Keitel in The Comedian. She also garnered an Emmy Award in 2002 for her role in The Manns. Other significant works include Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014), Salt and Fire (2016), Crisis (2021), and Every Breath You Take (2021). She is also listed in the cast for the upcoming 2025 Western The Unholy Trinity.In addition to her acting, Ferres founded her own production company, Construction Filmproduktion GmbH, in 2012. Her personal life has also been in the public eye; she was previously married to film producer Martin Krug, with whom she has a daughter, Lilly Krug (also an actress). Since 2014, she has been married to German entrepreneur Carsten Maschmeyer. Ferres is also actively involved in various charity organizations, serving as an ambassador for "Cinema for Peace" and supporting "Die Arche Deutschland," "SOS Kinderdörfer," and "Hadassah."

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