Farmiga at the 82nd Academy Awards on March 7, 2010 Vera Farmiga is an American actress. She began her career on stage as an understudy in Ronald Harwood 's 1996 play Taking Sides on Broadway. [1] The following year, she starred in the Off-Broadway play Second-Hand Smoke (1997) by Mac Wellman. [2] Farmiga made her film debut in the drama-thriller Return to Paradise (1998). She then had supporting roles in the romantic drama film Autumn in New York (2000), the crime drama film The ... Vera Ann Farmiga[1] (/ fɑːrˈmiːɡə / far-MEE-gə; born August 6, 1973) is an American actress and singer . She began her professional acting career on stage in the original Broadway production of Taking Sides (1996). Actor Profile: Vera Farmiga Vera Farmiga is a talented actress and filmmaker known for her powerful performances in a diverse range of roles across film and television. With her captivating presence and ability