Emilio Sakraya

Emilio Sakraya Moutaoukkil (born 29 June 1996), also known as Emilio, is a German actor and singer.

Known for his roles in Rhinegold, Tribes of Europa, and Warrior Nun, he has gained recognition for his performances in both German and international productions, establishing himself as a versatile actor in film and television.

Early life and education Emilio Sakraya Moutaoukkil was born on 29 June 1996 in Berlin, Germany, to Meryem Moutaoukkil, a Moroccan-German actress, and a Serbian father. He has several half-siblings, including actor Ilyes Raoul. He attended the Annie Heuser Waldorf School in Wilmersdorf.

Career Sakraya began his career at the age of nine, appearing in the 2005 commercial Tell Children. In addition to acting, he pursued martial arts, winning a German championship in karate within the World Kickboxing Association (WKA) in 2010. That same year, he made his film debut in Zeiten ändern dich, directed by Bernd Eichinger.

In 2017, Sakraya gained attention for his role in the Tatort episode Sons and Fathers. His performance led to a lead role in the 2018 film Kalte Füße, alongside Heiner Lauterbach and Sonja Gerhardt. That same year, he starred in Tatort: The Missing Child and was nominated for the Studio Hamburg Nachwuchspreis.

In 2019, he gained international recognition for his role as JC in the Netflix fantasy series Warrior Nun and starred in Tribes of Europa, created by Philip Koch.

In 2022, Sakraya was selected for the Shooting Stars Award, recognizing him as one of Europe’s most promising actors. That same year, he portrayed gangsta rapper Xatar in Rhinegold, directed by Fatih Akin. His performance was critically acclaimed.

In 2024, Sakraya appeared on Schlag den Star, competing against rapper Bausa, and featured in Sing meinen Song – Das Tauschkonzert.

Music career Sakraya is also a musician. In 2016, he released his debut single, Down by the Lake, followed by his 2020 debut album, Roter Sand, under Jive Records.

Personal life In 2024, Sakraya revealed that he is a father, a fact he had previously kept private. In 2025, he was in a brief relationship with Spanish singer Rosalía.

Filmography Cinema 2008: Speed Racer 2010: Zeiten ändern dich 2013: V8 – Du willst der Beste sein 2013: Der Prinz von Gmünd (short film) 2014: Bibi & Tina: Voll verhext! 2016: Bibi & Tina: Mädchen gegen Jungs 2017: Bibi & Tina: Tohuwabohu Total 2017: Rock My Heart – Mein wildes Herz 2018: Heilstätten 2018: Meine teuflisch gute Freundin 2018: Cold Feet 2021: The Salvation of The World as We Know It 2021: One Night Off 2022: Lieber Kurt 2022: Rhinegold 2024: 60 Minuten 2026: Fortitude TBA: Das Kind in dir muss Heimat finden

Television 2012: Die Draufgänger (TV series, episode Family Ties) 2014: Kein Entkommen (TV film) 2014: Die Detektive (TV series, 1 episode) 2015: Mitten in Deutschland: NSU (miniseries, 1 episode) 2015: Letzte Ausfahrt Sauerland (TV series) 2016: Die siebte Stunde (TV film) 2016: Löwenzahn (TV series, 1 episode) 2016: Die Opfer – Vergesst mich nicht (2nd episode of the trilogy Mitten in Deutschland: NSU) 2016: Solo für Weiss – Die Wahrheit hat viele Gesichter 2016: Winnetou – Der Mythos lebt 2017: Tatort: Father & Son 2017: 4 Blocks 2017: (TV film) 2017: Der Schweinehirt (TV film) 2019: Tatort: The missing child 2020–2022: Warrior Nun 2021: Tribes of Europa 2024: Sing meinen Song – Das Tauschkonzert 2024: Those About to Die 2027: One Piece (Season 3)

Discography + Title Album details Peak chart positions GER AUT SWI Roter Sand Released: 18 September 2020 Label: Jive Records (Sony) 40 47 86 1996Released: 1 July 2022 Label: Jive Records (Sony)191732 BlessingsReleased: 19 April 2024 Label: Jive Records (Sony)81550