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Emilio Sakraya

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Emilio Sakraya
Born
Emilio Sakraya Moutaoukkil

(1996-06-29) 29 June 1996 (age 28)
Berlin, Germany
CitizenshipGermany
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active2005-present
Known forTribes of Europa,Warrior Nun, 60 Minutes, Those About to Die
Children1
MotherMeryem Moutaoukkil
RelativesIlyes Raoul (step-brother)

Emilio Sakraya Moutaoukkil (born 29 June 1996), also known as Emilio, is a German actor and singer.

Emilio Sakraya
Born (1996-04-29) 29 April 1996 (age 28)
Berlin, Germany
NationalityGerman
Occupation(s)Actor, Musician
Years active2005–present
Notable workRheingold, Tribes of Europa, Warrior Nun

Emilio Sakraya (born 29 April 1996) is a German actor and musician known for his roles in Rheingold, Tribes of Europa, and Warrior Nun. He has gained recognition for his performances in both German and international productions, establishing himself as a versatile actor in film and television.

Early life and education

Sakraya was born in Berlin, Germany, to a Moroccan mother, Meryem Moutaoukkil, and a Serbian father.[1] He spent summers in Morocco with his family and attended the Annie Heuser Waldorf School in Wilmersdorf.[2] He has several half-siblings, including actor Ilyes Raoul.

Early career

Sakraya began his career at the age of nine, appearing in the 2005 commercial Tell Children. In addition to acting, he pursued martial arts, winning a German championship in karate within the World Kickboxing Association (WKA) in 2010.[3] That same year, he made his film debut in Zeiten ändern dich, directed by Bernd Eichinger.[4]

Breakthrough and rise to prominence

In 2017, Sakraya gained attention for his role in the Tatort episode Sons and Fathers. His performance led to a lead role in the 2018 film Kalte Füße, alongside Heiner Lauterbach and Sonja Gerhardt.[5] That same year, he starred in Tatort: The Missing Child and was nominated for the Studio Hamburg Nachwuchspreis.[6]

In 2019, he gained international recognition for his role as JC in the Netflix fantasy series Warrior Nun and starred in Tribes of Europa, created by Philip Koch.[7]

Recent work and critical acclaim

In 2022, Sakraya was selected for the Shooting Stars Award, recognizing him as one of Europe’s most promising actors.[8] That same year, he portrayed gangsta rapper Xatar in Rheingold, directed by Fatih Akin. His performance was critically acclaimed.[9]

In 2024, Sakraya appeared on Schlag den Star, competing against rapper Bausa, and featured in Sing meinen Song – Das Tauschkonzert.[10][11]

Music career

Sakraya is also a musician. In 2016, he released his debut single, Down by the Lake, followed by his 2020 debut album, Roter Sand, under Jive Records.[12]

Personal life

In 2024, Sakraya revealed that he is a father, a fact he had previously kept private.[13]

External links

  • Emilio Sakraya at IMDb

Filmography

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Cinema

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Television

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Discography

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Title Album details Peak chart positions
GER
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AUT
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SWI
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Roter Sand 40 47 86
1996 19 17 32
Blessings 8 15 50
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References

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  1. ^ "Kiezspaziergang mit Emilio Sakraya: Von Beruf Herzensbrecher". Der Tagesspiegel Online (in German). ISSN 1865-2263. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  2. ^ "Mädchenschwarm Emilio Sakraya wird Netflix-Star". BZ Berlin (in German). Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  3. ^ "Mewis Dojo Deutsche Meisterschaft im Karate". Archived from the original on 2016-08-23. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  4. ^ Zeiten ändern Dich, Constantin Film, retrieved 2024-09-01
  5. ^ "Sony Pictures Entertainment Deutschland GmbH". Archived from the original on 2018-07-04. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  6. ^ "Studio Hamburg Nachwuchspreis 2019". Archived from the original on 2019-08-04. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  7. ^ "Netflix dreht neue Serie in Berlin". Bild (in German). Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  8. ^ "Emilio Sakraya is the German Shooting Star 2022". German Films. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  9. ^ "'Rheingold': Hamburg Review". Screen Daily. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  10. ^ ""Schlag den Star": Rapper Bausa gewinnt". ProSieben (in German). Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  11. ^ "Sing meinen Song - Emilio Sakraya Abend". Vox (in German). Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  12. ^ "Roter Sand by Emilio Sakraya". CDandLP. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  13. ^ "Emilio Sakraya: Habe Vatersein immer geheim gehalten". Die Zeit. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  14. ^ "Suche – Offizielle Deutsche Charts". www.offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  15. ^ "Discographie Emilio - austriancharts.at". austriancharts.at. Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  16. ^ "Discographie Emilio - hitparade.ch". hitparade.ch. Retrieved 2024-09-01.