Sibel Kekilli

Sibel Kekilli

Keynote Speaker: German Actress Known for her Role as Shae in "Game of Thrones"

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Sibel Kekilli Biography

Sibel Kekilli was born and raised in Heilbronn, to a family of Turkish origin. Her parents came to West Germany from Turkey in 1977, and were described by Kekilli as fairly liberal.

One day in 2002, while at a Cologne shopping mall, she was noticed by a casting director, who invited her to audition for a role in a movie. Sibel won the leading part in Fatih Akin's "Head-On" (German: Gegen die Wand) against a field of 350 other hopefuls. The film was released in 2004 and was a major success, receiving several prizes at film festivals. Filming proved strenuous for Kekilli personally, however, and she underwent an appendectomy during the filming in Turkey. After the movie, she had a rhinoplasty.

Kekilli starred in the Turkish coup d'état movie "Eve Dönüş," playing the wife of a man who was unjustly imprisoned and tortured. The performance won her the Best Actress award at the 2006 Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival. Also that year she played a Jewish woman on the way to the Auschwitz concentration camp in the 2006 German movie "Der letzte Zug" (The Last Train).

In 2009, she played Umay in Feo Aladag's "When We Leave" (Die Fremde), about a young Turkish woman who leaves Istanbul to return to her family in Berlin.

In 2010, Kekilli was cast as Shae in HBO's "Game of Thrones," an adaptation of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels.

In 2011, one year after first appearing in a supporting role in the long-running crime series "Tatort," she became a permanent cast member as the new investigator Sarah Brandt.

She supports the organization Terre des Femmes in their work against violence in families of Islamic background.

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What topics does Sibel Kekilli speak about?

Sibel Kekilli is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as European Heritage.

Where does Sibel Kekilli travel from?

Sibel Kekilli generally travels from Hamburg, Germany and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Sibel Kekilli?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sibel Kekilli for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sibel Kekilli for your next private or corporate function.

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Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Sibel Kekilli is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including European Heritage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sibel Kekilli for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Sibel Kekilli generally travels from Hamburg, Germany and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alexandra Malika Ndolo, Nicola Winter and Friederike Otto. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sibel Kekilli for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 29/04/2025.

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  • How do I book Sibel Kekilli to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sibel Kekilli for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Sibel Kekilli, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Sibel Kekilli or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Sibel Kekilli for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Sibel Kekilli, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sibel Kekilli, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Sibel Kekilli speak about?

    Sibel Kekilli is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as European Heritage.
  • Where does Sibel Kekilli travel from?

    Sibel Kekilli generally travels from Hamburg, Germany and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Sibel Kekilli?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sibel Kekilli for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sibel Kekilli for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Sibel Kekilli or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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