Nanda Ziegler, born Joelma Fernanda Gomes da Silva, is a Brazilian actress, writer, and producer. Ziegler was born on July 20, 1981, in Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil. She is of German descent. Ziegler developed a passion for art interpretation at a very early age and became quite successful in her career. Ziegler worked on one of the most prestigious Brazilian television networks, RecordTV, where she developed her craft for fifteen years. At PUC-Rio, Ziegler studied the Narrative Cinematographic Structure for her improvement. As a result, she became a promising writer and thinker, taking inspiration from society's behavior and creating reflective and lasting stories. Following her artistic inspirations, she moved to North America, currently living in Los Angeles.