Sira-Anna Faal
Sira-Anna Faal, born on November 29, 2000, in Berlin, is a talented actress, singer, and rapper of German and Gambian descent. She gained significant recognition for her captivating performances in the acclaimed series Druck and the award-winning film The Ordinaries.
Faal made her acting debut in 2020 with the fifth season of Druck, portraying Fatou Jallow, a high school student grappling with various pressures. Her compelling portrayal in the sixth season elevated her to a leading role, earning her the Ensemble Award at the German Acting Awards in 2021. In 2022, she showcased her versatility by appearing in the ZDFneo series Becoming Charlie. Her film career took a remarkable turn in 2023 with her role in The Ordinaries, where she plays the privileged girlfriend of the protagonist.
In 2024, Faal starred as the lead in the Disney+ series Pauline, which features a unique blend of horror, fantasy, and social commentary, where she navigates the complexities of being pregnant by the devil’s son.
As a musician, Faal performs under the name "Sira." Her musical journey began with a notable guest appearance on Carlifornia's track “Penso” in 2020, where she fuses rap and singing with socio-political themes. Fluent in both German and English, Sira-Anna Faal passionately advocates for diversity and Afro-diasporic representation in the entertainment industry.