Yvonne Mai (actress)

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Yvonne Mai

Yvonne Mai (born in Hamburg, Germany) is an American-German actress, with Danish and French roots. [1] [2] [3]

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Early career

Mai developed an interest in modelling and theater in early stages of her life. As a teenager she began modelling and stage work in Germany. In her late teens she was scouted for the German TV series ‘Die Schulermittler’ as a lead. [4] [5]

Career

Mai is currently signed with International Artists Management (IAM) in London, UK. She worked on film projects such as her most known work in Netflix TV series Vikings: Valhalla and as a lead in The Last Faust directed by Philipp Humm and starring Steven Berkhoff, Blackbird directed by Michael Flatley, Spy City directed by Miguel Alexandre  [ de ] and several short films, i.e. The Drop [6] and Reflections. [7]

Additionally, she has worked on global commercial campaigns with brands such as John Frieda, Neutrogena, Peloton, Ikea and more.

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