Sibel Kekilli, born on June 16, 1980, in Heilbronn, West Germany, is an popular German actress, writer, and director of Turkish descent. After starring in the 2004 movie Head-On, she became well-known.
Her roles in Head-On and When We Leave (2010) earned her two Lolas, the most coveted German cinema award. Her portrayal of Shae in the HBO series Game of Thrones helped her gain greater recognition starting in 2011.
