Incredible twelve times Veronica Ferres (55) rejected at drama schools, meanwhile she is one of the most famous German actresses. At the Kitzbühel Film Festival 2020 (from August 25th to 30th) the former passion is now honored with the honorary award and the breadth of her work recognized. Reason enough to ask her for a wonderfully honest interview
Three words that describe me … sporty, curious, adventurous
My dearest wish to change / improve the world would be … to have a vaccine against corona and better laws to protect women and children.
If I could be a man one day I would … To fly to the moon as a German astronaut, because no German woman has been allowed to do so before.
The best decisions of my professional career have been … to have accepted the passion in the new production of “Jedermann”. Like last year, playing Midsummer Night’s Dream as a summer theater with the Russian Chamber Philharmonic St. Petersburg. To be able to give seminars at the University of Television and Film and to move in the English-speaking world since the Oscar nomination of “Schtonk!”.
The nicest compliment I’ve ever received … was from my husband.
In my life I could never do without … Licorice.
I am most afraid of … Diseases.
I never go out without … Keys, dog bags and lip gloss.
At the bar I order … an Aperol Spritz.
If my life were a book, the title would be … “Dreams of an Underdog”.
I would love to spend an evening with this person (alive or dead) … again with Nelson Mandela.
The hardest work I’ve ever done was … raising children.
The last time I cried … yesterday.
I believe in … God and Christian values.
I would like to say the following to my younger self today: “Trust your intuition more!”
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