Tua El-Fawwal, born in 1998 in Egypt, is a German actress with Egyptian roots. She gained recognition through her role as “Amira” in the series “Druck,” where she made history as the first actress in Germany to wear a headscarf. Her impressive performance earned her the German Acting Award for Best Emerging Actress in 2020. She has continued to work as an actress and voice actor on various projects, with one notable example being her role as a voice actor in the Disney series “Moon Knight.”
Tua El-Fawwal actively advocates for diversity in the German film industry. She recently portrayed the character “Emilia Amani,” a teacher in the series “Schloss Einstein.” This series, which she herself watched over 15 years ago, reflects not only her personal journey but also serves as a representation for many young people with a migration background who now feel represented in film and television. Tua recently completed an acting workshop with a renowned acting coach in London and is now planning her international career.
In addition to her acting career, Tua is studying “Social Work” at Alice-Salomon University of Applied Sciences in Berlin. Her exceptional commitment to underprivileged young people during her school years earned her recognition as the “Most Social Student” during her high school graduation. Most recently, Tua received the Talent Over Privilege Award in 2023 in the “Talent on Screen” category.
Tua’s acting artistry makes her stand out, challenges norms, and pushes boundaries. With her work, she sends a powerful message: “Be yourself, don’t let anyone put you in a box. Boundaries are human-made and imposed by people without vision.”