Aylin Tezel was born on November 29, 1983, in Bünde, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Her mother is German, and her father is Turkish. She grew up bilingual, speaking both German and Turkish. She received early training in ballet and modern dance, which influenced her physical acting style.
Tezel began her acting career on stage before transitioning to film and television. She studied acting at the Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts in Berlin from 2002 to 2006. Her stage work includes performances at the Deutsches Theater Berlin.
Tezel has appeared in numerous German and international film and television productions. She is known for her intense and versatile performances, often portraying complex and emotionally driven characters.
Some of her popular and critically acclaimed movies include:
She has also appeared in television series such as:
In addition to acting, Tezel has ventured into directing and screenwriting. She co-wrote and directed the film Falling into Place (2023), demonstrating her multifaceted artistic abilities.
Tezel has received several awards and nominations for her acting work, including the German Film Award for Best Actress (Am Himmel der Tag) and the Bavarian Film Award for Best Young Actress (Kebab Connection). Her work has been recognized at various international film festivals.