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Sibel Kekilli

Acting

Born June 16, 1980 · Heilbronn, Germany

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Biography

Sibel Kekilli (born 16 June 1980) is a Turkish-German actress. She gained public attention after starring in the 2004 film Head-On. She won two Lolas, the most prestigious German film awards, for her performances in Head-On and When We Leave (2010). Beginning in 2011, she became more widely known for her role as Shae in the HBO series Game of Thrones.

Awards & recognition

  • Askania Award · 2025
  • Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany · 2017
  • German Film Award
  • European Film Award — Best Actress · 2010 · nominated
  • European Film Award — Best Actress · 2004 · nominated

Filmography8 titles

Game of Thrones

2011as Shae

Head-On

2004as Sibel Güner

The Last Train

2006as Ruth Zilbermann

Kebab Connection

2004as Die Italienerin

Scene of the Crime

1970as Sarah Brandt

Fay Grim

2006as Concierge First Istanbul Hotel

What a Man

2011as Nele

Berlin, I Love You

2019as Yasil