Emilio Sakraya

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Emilio Sakraya
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Born
Emilio Sakraya Moutaoukkil

(1996-06-29) 29 June 1996 (age 29)
Berlin, Germany
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
Years active2005–present
Children1
Mother Meryem Moutaoukkil
Relatives Ilyes Raoul (half-brother)

Emilio Sakraya Moutaoukkil (born 29 June 1996), also known as Emilio, is a German actor and singer.

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Known for his roles in Rhinegold , Tribes of Europa , and Warrior Nun, he has gained recognition for his performances in both German and international productions, establishing himself as a versatile actor in film and television.

Early life and education

Emilio Sakraya Moutaoukkil was born on 29 June 1996 in Berlin, Germany, to Meryem Moutaoukkil, a Moroccan-German actress, and a Serbian father. [1] He has several half-siblings, including actor Ilyes Raoul. [2] He attended the Annie Heuser Waldorf School in Wilmersdorf. [3]

Career

Sakraya began his career at the age of nine, appearing in the 2005 commercial Tell Children. In addition to acting, he pursued martial arts, winning a German championship in karate within the World Kickboxing Association (WKA) in 2010. [4] That same year, he made his film debut in Zeiten ändern dich , directed by Bernd Eichinger. [5]

In 2017, Sakraya gained attention for his role in the Tatort episode Sons and Fathers. His performance led to a lead role in the 2018 film Kalte Füße , alongside Heiner Lauterbach and Sonja Gerhardt. [6] That same year, he starred in Tatort: The Missing Child and was nominated for the Studio Hamburg Nachwuchspreis. [7]

In 2019, he gained international recognition for his role as JC in the Netflix fantasy series Warrior Nun and starred in Tribes of Europa , created by Philip Koch. [8]

In 2022, Sakraya was selected for the Shooting Stars Award, recognizing him as one of Europe’s most promising actors. [9] That same year, he portrayed gangsta rapper Xatar in Rhinegold , directed by Fatih Akin. His performance was critically acclaimed. [10]

In 2024, Sakraya appeared on Schlag den Star , competing against rapper Bausa, and featured in Sing meinen Song – Das Tauschkonzert . [11] [12]

Music career

Sakraya is also a musician. In 2016, he released his debut single, Down by the Lake, followed by his 2020 debut album, Roter Sand , under Jive Records. [13]

Personal life

In 2024, Sakraya revealed that he is a father, a fact he had previously kept private. [14] He is currently in a relationship with Spanish singer Rosalía. [15]

Filmography

Cinema

Television

Discography

TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
GER
[16]
AUT
[17]
SWI
[18]
Roter Sand404786
1996191732
Blessings81550

References

  1. "Kiezspaziergang mit Emilio Sakraya: Von Beruf Herzensbrecher". Der Tagesspiegel Online (in German). ISSN   1865-2263 . Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  2. "IMAGO". www.imago-images.com. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
  3. "Mädchenschwarm Emilio Sakraya wird Netflix-Star". BZ Berlin (in German). Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  4. "Mewis Dojo Deutsche Meisterschaft im Karate". Archived from the original on 23 August 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  5. Zeiten ändern Dich, Constantin Film, retrieved 1 September 2024
  6. "Sony Pictures Entertainment Deutschland GmbH". Archived from the original on 4 July 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  7. "Studio Hamburg Nachwuchspreis 2019". Archived from the original on 4 August 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  8. "Netflix dreht neue Serie in Berlin". Bild (in German). Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  9. "Emilio Sakraya is the German Shooting Star 2022". German Films. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  10. "'Rheingold': Hamburg Review". Screen Daily. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  11. ""Schlag den Star": Rapper Bausa gewinnt". ProSieben (in German). Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  12. "Sing meinen Song - Emilio Sakraya Abend". Vox (in German). Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  13. "Roter Sand by Emilio Sakraya". CDandLP. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  14. "Emilio Sakraya: Habe Vatersein immer geheim gehalten". Die Zeit. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  15. "Rosalía's new romance: 'Motomami' singer spotted kissing a German actor". HOLA! USA. 14 April 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  16. "Suche – Offizielle Deutsche Charts". offiziellecharts.de. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  17. "Discographie Emilio - austriancharts.at". austriancharts.at. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  18. "Discographie Emilio - hitparade.ch". hitparade.ch. Retrieved 1 September 2024.