Biography

Born in Metkovic. She graduated in 1976 from the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb. Since then she continues to act at numerous theaters in Zagreb. She has appeared, both as a lead and supporting role, in many national film productions and serials. Vera Zima has been awarded for her roles in the theater (The Inn-keeper directed by Josko Juvancic, The Ballads of Petrica Kerempuh directed by Rade Serbedzija) as well as on screen (The Snowstorm directed by Antun Vrdoljak, Sorry for kung-fu by Ognjen Svilicic...) She has participated as a jury member in numerous film festivals.
- IMDb mini biography by: Ullys

Ranked #15 in Croatian-based monthly film magazine "Hollywood" in «Best Croatian Female Movie Stars of All Time» list. (November 2005)

Won Croatian Actors' Association Award for her role in the TV series Odmori se, zasluzio si (2006).

In July 2016, she received Life Achievement Award "Fabijan Sovagovic" for her roles in Croatian cinematography.