Vera Fischer (; born 27 November 1951) is a Brazilian actress, known for acting in telenovelas, and former beauty pageant titleholder. Early life Fischer was born in Blumenau, Santa Catarina, to Hildegard Berndt, a Brazilian of German descent, and Emil Fischer, a German. She was raised Protestant. According to Fischer's autobiography, her father was a Nazi and beat her. Until age five, Fischer spoke only German; she started to learn Portuguese at school. Career Fischer was crowned Miss Brazil in 1969. She was also a semi-finalist at Miss Universe 1969. She appeared in the film A Superfêmea, a pornochanchada of 1973, and the play A Primeira Noite de Um Homem (2004), an adaptation of The Graduate by Miguel Falabella. She has starred in telenovelas such as O Clone ("The Clone") and Laços de Família ("Family Ties"). Filmography Television Film References External links Vera Fischer – A Profile Official Miss Brazil Website 1951 births Living people People from Blumenau Brazilian people of German descent Brazilian female models Brazilian film actresses Brazilian telenovela actresses Brazilian stage actresses Miss Universe 1969 contestants Miss Brazil winners