Bayan Layla
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 1, 1996
- Active Years
- 1970–2026 (57 Years)
- Total Credits
- 12 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Bayan Layla (Acting).
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Sources:
[1] TMDB: Known for acting, 12 credits, Female, Birthday Jan 1, 1996.
[2] IMDb: Actress for Elaha (2023), Hijack (2023), and Farida: The Girl Who Beat ISIS.
[3] TMDB: Syrian-German actress, Birthday Jan 1, 1996.
[4] Wikipedia: Won 2023 New Faces Award (Best Newcomer Actress), First-Steps-Götz-George-Nachwuchspreis, and Bayerischen Filmpreis (Best Newcomer Actress). Nominated for Deutscher Filmpreis (Lola), Preis der deutschen Filmkritik, and Deutschen Schauspielpreis.
[5] filmportal.de: Born in Syria in 1996, grew up there, studied architecture at the University of Hama. Moved to Leipzig at age 18 to learn German.
Name: Bayan Layla.
Profession: Syrian-German actress.
Birth: Born in Syria in 1996.
Background: Grew up in Syria, studied architecture at the University of Hama. Moved to Leipzig at age 18 to learn German.
Acting Credits: Known for Elaha (2023), Hijack (2023), and Farida: The Girl Who Beat ISIS. Has 12 known credits.
Awards/Nominations: Won the 2023 New Faces Award for Best Newcomer Actress, the First-Steps-Götz-George-Nachwuchspreis, and the Bayerischen Filmpreis for Best Newcomer Actress. She was nominated for the Deutscher Filmpreis (Lola), the Preis der deutschen Filmkritik, and the Deutschen Schauspielpreis.
Bayan Layla is a Syrian-German actress born in Syria in 1996. She
Career overview
Bayan Layla is a Syrian-German actress born in 1996. Originally from Syria, she began her studies in architecture at the University of Hama before moving to Leipzig at the age of 18, where she learned the German language. Her professional acting career includes credits in both film and television. Among her notable screen appearances are roles in the 2023 film Elaha, the television series Hijack, and the production Farida: The Girl Who Beat ISIS.
Her work has been recognized by several industry organizations. In 2023, she received the New Faces Award for Best Young Actress, the First Steps Götz George Young Talent Award, and the Bavarian Film Prize for Best Young Actress. Additionally, she has received nominations for the German Film Award, the German Film Critics Award, and the German Acting Award. As of current records, she has 12 known acting credits.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
12 titles- Wovon sollen wir träumen (2026) as Evîn Baçîn
- Blindspot Berlin (2026)
- Drei Kameradinnen (2026) as Kashi
- Hygge (2026)
- In the Rose Garden (2025)
- Made in Germany (2024) as Seyran
- Hijack (2023) as Officer Rafidi
- Mandy und die Mächte des Bösen (2023) as Selcan
- Elaha (2023) as Elaha
- Generation Tochter (2022) as Aleyna
- Polizeiruf 110 (1971) as Meral Atesci
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Nelly Schlüter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bayan Layla best known for?
Bayan Layla is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Drei Kameradinnen (2026), Hijack (2023), Polizeiruf 110 (1971), Young Frankenstein (1974).
When and where was Bayan Layla born?
Bayan Layla was born on January 1, 1996.
How many credits does Bayan Layla have?
Bayan Layla has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2026.
What is Bayan Layla's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Bayan Layla (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Use ONLY provided facts. Sources: [1] TMDB: Known for acting, 12 credits, Female, Birthday Jan 1, 1996. [2] IMDb: Actress for Elaha (2023), H...
Bayan Layla by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hijack (2023) as Officer Rafidi — aged about 27
- Polizeiruf 110 (1971) as Meral Atesci — aged about 24
- Scene of the Crime (1970) as Nelly Schlüter — aged about 25
- Drei Kameradinnen (2026) as Kashi — aged about 30
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