Emilio Sakraya


Emilio Sakraya Moutaoukkil, 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.
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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 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. For a couple of months in 2025, he was in a relationship with Spanish singer Rosalía.

Filmography

Cinema

Television