DILARA AYLIN ZIEM
actress
Dilara Aylin Ziem , one of Berlin's newcomer actresses, stands for topics such as body positivity, self-acceptance and diversity. She celebrated her breakthrough with the role of Leyla in the box office hit Wunderschön (directed by Karoline Herfurth), in the sequel Wunderschön she can currently be seen again on the big screen. At the end of the year she will also take on a leading role in the German adaptation of the hit series Euphoria (RTL+), which, with its extraordinary stories and uncompromising narrative, reveals a brutal look into the soul of a young generation. Dilara stands for a self-confident approach to body images and campaigns against unrealistic beauty ideals. As an actress who does not conform to the common, slim ideal of beauty, she has experienced a lot of rejection on her way in the industry. But instead of being discouraged, she never gave up and always maintained her authenticity. Her experiences make her an important voice for more diversity and true representation in film and television.
Dilara, born in Berlin in 2002 to German-Turkish parents, is an actress who champions issues such as diversity, inclusion, and self-determination. Her breakthrough came with the role of Leyla in the box office hit "Wunderschön" (directed by Karoline Herfurth), in which she portrays a young woman who courageously defies societal expectations and experiences her first great love. This role made her a voice for body positivity and against stereotypical beauty ideals.
In 2023, she was nominated for the New Faces Award for her leading role in the streaming series "Hübsches Gesicht." In it, she addresses the challenges young women face in the tension between self-image and societal pressure. Other major projects followed, including "Tatort Dresden" and her recurring role as Gigi in "Hübsches Gesicht."
In February 2025, Dilara returns to the big screen in "Wunderschön" (Warner Bros., directed and written by Karoline Herfurth), the sequel to the hit film. She will also be seen as one of the main characters in the German adaptation of the international hit series "Euphoria" (RTL) in 2025.
Dilara uses her public presence to raise awareness about issues such as diversity and self-acceptance. She advocates for a confident approach to body image and campaigns against unrealistic beauty standards. As an actress who doesn't conform to the conventional, slim beauty ideal, she has experienced a lot of rejection along her journey in the industry. But instead of being discouraged, she never gave up and always maintained her authenticity. Her experiences make her an important voice for more diversity and true representation in film and television.
She is also passionate about women's rights and mental health. In interviews and public appearances, she speaks openly about the importance of empowerment, self-acceptance, and the visibility of women in male-dominated fields—be it film, sports, or society.
Dilara lives in Berlin.
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