VERA HERNGREN is a Swedish screenwriter, director and actor.

Vera embodies a passion for storytelling across various media. After graduating from the renowned Biskops Arnö Dramatic Writing course, Vera began her career as Second Assistant Director for hit series such as QUICKSAND/Störst av Allt and BEARTOWN/Björnstad. Simultaneously, she directed commercials for well-known brands like Il Barone, Johnny’s senap, and Hallands Region.

Vera is perhaps best known for co-creating, headwriting and starring as one of the leading roles in the acclaimed TV4 series LAJKA, which was nominated for "Best Comedy" at the Kristallen Awards in 2022 (Swedish Emmys). Her ability to craft engaging and compelling narratives was also evident in the Viaplay series LEVA LIFE, where she served as co-creator and episode writer.

LEVA LIFE was similarly nominated for "Best Youth Drama" and "Best Original Idea" at the Kristallen and Riagalan Awards respectively. Both series are set to premiere their second seasons in 2024. In the new season we get to follow the group of friends who take on new challenges in the influencer world, while a love drama threatens to break up the friendship.

In addition to her acting roles in series like Netflix's PEOPLE WITH ANXIETY/Folk med Ångest and the Spotify podcast drama STAMMIS, Vera is currently in development with a project for major global streamer, as well as co-creating, writing and starring in a significant drama project for a major television network, together with Felicia Danielsson.

Vera's work is rooted in a quest to understand human nature and behavior in different contexts. Whether it be a dysfunctional family, a mis-matched first date or an influencer mingle. She has a deep love for humor and sharp, real-life dialogue. Keep an eye on Vera, as she continues to create groundbreaking stories that resonate with her growing audience.

Agent: Gro Janarv

SELECTED WORKS – DRAMA

TBD - TV series (creator/screenwriter/actor) - in development

Halva Malmö består av killar som dumpat mig / Diary of a Ditched Girl - TV series (episode writer) - in pre production

LAJKA - Season 2 - TV series (creator/head writer/actor) - in post production

LEVA LIFE – Season 1 - TV series (co-creator/head writer) - 2024
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PEOPLE WITH ANXIETY/FOLK MED ÅNGEST - TV series (vignette director/actor) - 2023  

LAJKA - Season 1 - TV series (creator/head writer/actor) - 2022

QUICKSAND/STÖRST AV ALLT - TV series (Second Assistant Director) - 2021

BEAR TOWN/BJÖRNSTAD - TV series (Second AD) - 2021

SELECTED WORKS – commercials

Director for commercials for IL BARONE, HALLANDSREGIONEN and JOHNNY’S SENAP - 2020-2023

Awards & NOMINATIONS

LAJKA
Nominated at Kristallen (Swedish Emmy Award) for Best Comedy - 2022

LEVA LIFE - Season 1
Nominated at Kristallen for Best Youth Drama - 2024
Riagalan Best Original Idea - 2024 

ACTOR – SELECTED WORKS

PEOPLE WITH ANXIETY/Folk med Ångest - TV series

LAJKA - Season 1 and 2 - TV series

LEVA LIFE - Season 1 - TV series

STAMMIS - Season 1-3 - Podcast drama series

LINKS

Link to Vera Herngren’s Instagram