Katharina Stark

Katharina Stark, born on September 26, 1998, in Fellheim, Germany, is an emerging talent in the world of acting. She has showcased her abilities in various short films, including her notable performances in *Superheroes* (2016) directed by Volker Petters, *Mimikry* (2017) where she played the lead role of "Lara" under the direction of Anika Mätzke, and *Take me to the Land of Jihad* (2017) as "Samra," directed by Philipp Dettmer.

Stark's television credits include a memorable appearance as "Lissi" in the ZDF series *Inga Lindström - Schlaflos in Stockholm* (episode 65, 2016) and as "Klara" in *Lieblingsgeschwister* (2016), directed by Agnes Hertwig. She garnered significant attention for her portrayal of "Similde" in the fantasy film *King Laurin*, which further established her presence in the industry.

From 2018 to 2022, she honed her craft at the prestigious Otto Falckenberg School of Performing Arts in Munich. In December 2023, her talent was recognized when she was selected as one of the ten European Shooting Stars of 2024 by European Film Promotion. Additionally, in May 2024, Stark was inducted as a member of the European Film Academy, marking her as a rising star in European cinema.