Sonja Ortiz

Sonja Ortiz

About me


I’m a director and actress based in Berlin. My passion lies in creating films and theatrical productions that embrace the relevance of ancient mythologies, the experiences of migration, and the strength of intercultural work. With a strong focus on gender equality and empowering women, my mission is to touch hearts, break boundaries, and tell transformative stories that unite us and reflect the spirit of our time.


Born and raised in Germany. I discovered my passion for performing arts at the Theatre Academy La Casona in Barcelona, Spain. I’ve been fortunate to have amazing opportunities to develop and perfect my filmmaking and director work. I wrote and directed several films, and I was selected for the masterclass „Filming in Peru with Werner Herzog,“ which was an unforgettable experience. Further, I deepened my knowledge of film studies with a degree from Freie Universität Berlin.


International institutions have recognized my work, including the Fonds Darstellende Künste, Kulturfonds Auswärtiges Amt, and UDK Interflugs (Germany), as well as the Qorikancha Museum Cusco and Ministerio de Relaciones exteriores (Peru). I’m incredibly grateful to touch and inspire people worldwide with my work.


Acting and directing allow me to channel my creative energy, and I’m excited to discover and create even more. Turning my passion into my profession has been a dream come true, and I’m eager to realize many more exciting projects.

Information

Acting age
26-36 years
Year of birth
1988 (36 years)
Place of birth
Saarbrücken
Height (cm)
158
Weight (in kg)
49
Eye color
blue
Hair color
Brown
Hair length
Long
Stature
slim
Place of residence
Berlin (DE)
Housing options
Munich (DE), Hamburg (DE), London (GB), Saarbrücken (DE), Barcelona (ES), Berlin (DE)
Nationality
German
Languages
German(native-language)Spanish(native-language)EnglishFrench
Dialects
Saarländisch(native dialect)
Sport
Ballet
Dance
Tango
Main profession
Actor
Specializations
Speaker, Dubbing actor
Singing
ChansonMusical
Pitch
Mezzo-soprano
Driver's licenses
B - Car

Credits

Professional background

La Casona Escuela de investigación y formación teatral, Barcelona, Spanien

Other professional training

Werner Herzog Masterclass
Coaching Company Berlin
La Casona Schauspielschule

Awards

Theatergruppe Playback Berlin (Other)

Film

Thrymskvida (Short film)
Freya (MR) Sonja Ortiz
What do people do all day (Experimental movie)
Nurse (MR) Simon Dybbroe Møller Producer: Dis.Art/CPH:DOX
Feelings
Matilda (MR) Fermin Pedros Producer: Filming in Peru with Werner Herzog/ Black Factory Cinema
Supay
Valya (MR) Sonja Ortiz Producer: HD Peru Distribution: HD Peru
Sebastian and the Motor
Yara (MR) Tom Hamburger Producer: Filming in Peru with Werner Herzog/ Black Factory Cinema

Television

Jugendliebe
Susanne (MR) Pepe Pippig Station: RTL

Theater

Momento Moche
La Dama de Nazca (Drama)
Maria Reiche (MR) Sonja Ortiz
Zuckertraumtheater
Diverse (MR) Giuliana Fanelli Theater: Zuckertraumtheater
Playback Berlin
Diverse (MR) Bjørn de Wildt

Audio

Society of the Snow (Dubbing)
Supporting role
Black Clover (Dubbing)
Main role
The Slash (Dubbing)
Esperanza
Orange is the new black (Dubbing)
Karla (SR) Distribution: Netflix
Handmaids Tale (Dubbing)
Dr. Chung (SR)
Sneaky Pete (Dubbing)
Valerie (SR)

Commercial

Haufe Akademie Lehrfilm