Born and raised in Rio de Janerio, Larissa Vereza is an award-winning actress, producer, director and writer.Larissa's musical talents as a drummer brought her early success as a teen in a punk rock band, but it wasn't long before she switched her performing focus to acting. She studied at the respected The Estacio in Brazil, where she graduated with a degree in Performing Arts.Since then, Larissa has built a solid international fan base for her television work. She made her American television debut in 2014, starring opposite Charles S. Dutton and Michael Jai White in SyFy Channel's "Android Cop." Previously, she appeared in her home country as a series regular on Rede Globo's "Amor Eterno Amor" and "Paraiso"; and worked with some of Brazil's best, including Daniel Filho, director and producer of "Chico Xavier," one of the most profitable films in the country.Larissa won the Top of Business Award for "Amor Eterno Amor" and Best Actress for her adaptation of "War of Troy" at the Bookmakers Theatre Festival. Her TV pilot "Dreaming Around the World," which she created and stars-in based on her 40 day journey through South America, earned her Best Actress at the International Television Festival and represented Brazil at the New York Television Festival.She founded the production company Pipoca Films and has written screenplays, directed and acted in numerous original projects under the banner. Her short film "Night of Ashes," about the sexual trafficking trade, earned screenings at the "Short Film Corner" in Cannes, "CCIFF" in Los Angeles, "CortoCircuito" in Spain and on Channel Brazil.This multi-talented creative artist also sings, plays several musical instruments and speaks English, French and Spanish fluently. Show less «