ASLI BAYRAM
"One of Germany's most convincing and subtle actresses" The Times
Asli Bayram is an award-winning actress, author and international performer working across film, television and theatre.
Known for her emotional depth, quiet intensity and versatility, Bayram has built an international career spanning productions across Europe, the Middle East and North America. Throughout her career, she has performed in eight different languages, bringing authenticity and cultural nuance to a wide range of international roles.
Her screen credits include collaborations with Helen Mirren, Adrien Brody, Salma Hayek, Ryan Reynolds and James Corden, working with acclaimed directors including Simon Curtis, Wayne Blair and David Frankel.
Her leading performance in the international thriller Body Complete earned Best Actress awards at the New York International Film Festival and the American International Film Festival. She also received the Best Leading Actress award at Film Fest Kosova for her role in Shanghai Gypsy.
On stage, Bayram toured internationally with her acclaimed solo performance Anne Frank: The Diary, performing throughout Europe, Canada and the United States, including the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles. Her portrayal was personally praised by Anne Frank's cousin, Buddy Elias.
Beyond acting, Bayram is the author of Grenzgängerin – Leben zwischen den Welten (Border Crosser: Life Between Worlds), published by Random House. Alongside her acting career, she develops internationally oriented feature films as a writer and producer, creating stories that explore identity, history and the human experience.