Maria Dragus was born on September 3, 1994, in Bucharest, Romania. She is a German-Romanian actress. She moved to Germany with her family at a young age.
Dragus began her acting career at a young age, appearing in television productions. Her breakthrough role came in 2009 with Michael Haneke’s film, The White Ribbon, where she played Klara. This role garnered her international recognition and critical acclaim.
Since then, she has worked in both film and television, appearing in a variety of German and international productions. She is known for her ability to portray complex and nuanced characters. She has worked with notable directors and actors throughout her career.
Some of her most prominent roles include:
Dragus has received numerous awards and nominations for her performances. She was nominated for the European Film Award for Best Actress for her role in Graduation in 2016. Her work in The White Ribbon contributed to the film’s Palme d’Or win at the Cannes Film Festival in 2009.
This is a selection of her most well-known film roles: