Angelina Amaris
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Angelina Amaris is a German actress and Film Producer. Her first stage performance takes place at the age of only 3 years at the Deutsches Theater
in Munich. Adell first gained widespread attention for her role in the TV-Series Marienhof
(1996–2007), and Eva,ganz mein Fall (2002–2003.)
For some years she appeared in movies, TV and theatre as Angelina Amaris, but then turned back to just simply Faye Adell.
Amaris Adell was born in Munich and raised in Germany, Italy, and France. („I hold all of these three countries within me. From Germany, I have the discipline and punctuality (head), from Italy, the emotionality (heart), from France, the soul.“)
Her first stage performance takes place at the age of only 3 years at the Deutsches Theater in Munich as a part of her dance education. During this education, she develops a special affinity for „modern” rhythm-orientated styles like tap dance.
Inspired by old religious films with Audrey Hepburn, Fernandel, she wants to become a nun with the intention to improve the world and to fight against misery. (If you want to change s.th, don´t wait, do it yourself!). Therefore she makes a serious decision as a teenager: She changes to a convent school with the intention to follow her moral values and ideals and to grow as a philanthropist, philosopher and to reach a higher level of understanding of the meaning of life. Moreover she wants to dedicate her life to help poor and sick people like Mother Teresa.
New York, Theatre of Arts Los Angeles, Performing Arts Center Munich, Zinner Studio, with teachers such as John Costopoulos or Kathrin Ackermann; singing classes at Opera Studio Gernot-Heindl/ Munich, and teachers such as Irmingard Stümmer – National Opera House Munich, Elaine Arandes – State Theatre Gärtnerplatz;
dancing classes at Boston Ballet, Performing Arts Center, Studio Albertus, Tanzforum München
In 1998, she graduates at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich and receives her Master/Arts in theatre, film, music and art, and continues her studies at the Film Academy Munich (HFF).
In 1999, she decides to live and study in the USA and plays different roles at the Theatre of Arts in Los Angeles. After her return to Germany, she works not only as an actress, but also in directing, producing and choreography in theatre and films.
and Malcom McDowell. Several more parts follow in different films and TV-Series: Night Train to Venice
(director: Carlo Quinterio, with Hugh Grant
, Malcolm McDowell
). "Die Cellistin” (director: Sherry Hormann, with Jeanette Hain, Richy Müller
), „Therapie und Praxis” (director: Rene Heisig, with Thomas Heinze), „Eva, ganz mein Fall” (director: Stefan Bartmann, with Siegfried Rauch
), „Pommery und Leichenschmaus” (director: Manfred Stelzer, with Katharina Thalbach
, Pierre Besson, Eva Hassmann), and other leading and supporting parts in different films and TV-Series.
Munich, Prinzregententheater
Munich, Bayreuth Festspielhaus
, Philharmony Theater Cologne, Deutsches Theater München, State Theater of Fuerth, Ingolstadt, and many more.
Especially in her early years she specialized in Shakespeare and other classical plays as those of Schiller and Goethe. Therefore she played Queen Elisabeth of Valois
in Schiller´s Don Carlos
, Margaret in Goethe´s Faust
, Titania and Hermia in Shakespeares Midsummer nights dream, Ophelia
in Hamlet
, the which and sylph in Macbeth
, etc.
For many years she was a member of the ensemble of the renowned Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz
in Munich (1994–2010): roles like Fermina in „Man of La Mancha“, the goddess Athena in „Iphigenie in Aulis“, Juliska Horvath in „Csardasfuerstin“, Kate in „Werther“, Mr Higgins´maid and Mr. A. Doolittle's neighbour in „My fair Lady“, Piccolo in „Bettelstudent“, the flamenco dancer in „Carmen“, Charlotte, the bride in „Zar und Zimmermann“, Odette, Solo-swan in „Funny Girl“, the ballet dancer in „Capriccio“, Charlie Chaplin / cook in „Higgelti Piggelti Pop“, the mermaid in „Heimkehr des Odysseus“, Don Giovanni's lover / Minuet dancer / the fury of hell in „Don Giovanni“, the demimondaine in „Martha“ and many more.
Apart from the “Staatstheater am Gaertnerplatz” in Munich, she also performs at the following theatres: Residenztheater Munich, Stadttheater Ingolstadt, Stadttheater Fürth, Markgräfliches Theater Bayreuth, Philharmonie Cologne, Theatertage in Hof etc.
Since 1997, she has been a member of the National Theatre Munich.
Deutsches Theater
The Deutsches Theater in Berlin is a well-known German theatre. It was built in 1850 as Friedrich-Wilhelm-Städtisches Theater, after Frederick William IV of Prussia. Located on Schumann Street , the Deutsches Theater consists of two adjoining stages that share a common, classical facade...
in Munich. Adell first gained widespread attention for her role in the TV-Series Marienhof
Marienhof
Marienhof may refer to:* Marienhof , a village in Spillern, Austria* Marienhof , a village in Alland, Austria* Marienhof , a village in Nikitsch, Austria* Marienkhof, an air base in Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia...
(1996–2007), and Eva,ganz mein Fall (2002–2003.)
For some years she appeared in movies, TV and theatre as Angelina Amaris, but then turned back to just simply Faye Adell.
Early life and family
Originally, Amaris Adell comes from a traditional artist family in Czechoslowakia (musicians, actors, painters, writers), who were abducted to different concentration camps for opposing the regime during World War II. Except for her grandmother, who was able to escape in the last minute and who fled the country together with her 2 small children, Angelina's mother and aunt, they were all killed.Amaris Adell was born in Munich and raised in Germany, Italy, and France. („I hold all of these three countries within me. From Germany, I have the discipline and punctuality (head), from Italy, the emotionality (heart), from France, the soul.“)
Her first stage performance takes place at the age of only 3 years at the Deutsches Theater in Munich as a part of her dance education. During this education, she develops a special affinity for „modern” rhythm-orientated styles like tap dance.
Inspired by old religious films with Audrey Hepburn, Fernandel, she wants to become a nun with the intention to improve the world and to fight against misery. (If you want to change s.th, don´t wait, do it yourself!). Therefore she makes a serious decision as a teenager: She changes to a convent school with the intention to follow her moral values and ideals and to grow as a philanthropist, philosopher and to reach a higher level of understanding of the meaning of life. Moreover she wants to dedicate her life to help poor and sick people like Mother Teresa.
Education
Amaris Adell studied acting at Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film InstituteLee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute
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New York, Theatre of Arts Los Angeles, Performing Arts Center Munich, Zinner Studio, with teachers such as John Costopoulos or Kathrin Ackermann; singing classes at Opera Studio Gernot-Heindl/ Munich, and teachers such as Irmingard Stümmer – National Opera House Munich, Elaine Arandes – State Theatre Gärtnerplatz;
dancing classes at Boston Ballet, Performing Arts Center, Studio Albertus, Tanzforum München
In 1998, she graduates at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich and receives her Master/Arts in theatre, film, music and art, and continues her studies at the Film Academy Munich (HFF).
In 1999, she decides to live and study in the USA and plays different roles at the Theatre of Arts in Los Angeles. After her return to Germany, she works not only as an actress, but also in directing, producing and choreography in theatre and films.
Film and TV-series
Her first movie part at international level is with Hugh GrantHugh Grant
Hugh John Mungo Grant is an English actor and film producer. He has received a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA, and an Honorary César. His films have earned more than $2.4 billion from 25 theatrical releases worldwide. Grant achieved international stardom after appearing in Richard Curtis's...
and Malcom McDowell. Several more parts follow in different films and TV-Series: Night Train to Venice
Night Train to Venice
Night Train to Venice is a 1993 German contemporary Gothic film directed by Carlo U. Quinterio. This international production was a cooperation of British, Italian, and German artists, including Hugh Grant, Malcolm McDowell, Tahnee Welch, Faye Adell, Evelyn Opela, Angelina Amaris, Kristina...
(director: Carlo Quinterio, with Hugh Grant
Hugh Grant
Hugh John Mungo Grant is an English actor and film producer. He has received a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA, and an Honorary César. His films have earned more than $2.4 billion from 25 theatrical releases worldwide. Grant achieved international stardom after appearing in Richard Curtis's...
, Malcolm McDowell
Malcolm McDowell
Malcolm McDowell is an English actor with a career spanning over forty years.McDowell is principally known for his roles in the controversial films If...., O Lucky Man!, A Clockwork Orange and Caligula...
). "Die Cellistin” (director: Sherry Hormann, with Jeanette Hain, Richy Müller
Richy Müller
Richy Müller is a German television and movie actor.-Filmography:* Die große Flatter * Sei zärtlich, Pinguin...
), „Therapie und Praxis” (director: Rene Heisig, with Thomas Heinze), „Eva, ganz mein Fall” (director: Stefan Bartmann, with Siegfried Rauch
Siegfried Rauch
Siegfried Rauch is a German film and television actor. He has been an actor for over 40 years, in approximately 200 productions.-Career:...
), „Pommery und Leichenschmaus” (director: Manfred Stelzer, with Katharina Thalbach
Katharina Thalbach
Katharina Thalbach is a German actress and film director.- Life and work :Katharina Thalbach comes from a particularly artistic-oriented family. Her father Benno Besson was a director, her mother Sabine Thalbach was an actress. Her late husband Thomas Brasch was an author. Her daughter Anna and...
, Pierre Besson, Eva Hassmann), and other leading and supporting parts in different films and TV-Series.
Theater
Apart from her activity in film, she plays first theatre parts. At early age she performed in important theaters, such as National Theatre Munich, National Residence Theater Munich, Cuvilliés TheatreCuvilliés Theatre
The Cuvilliés Theatre or Old Residence Theatre is the former court theatre of the Residenz in Munich, southern Germany.- Description :...
Munich, Prinzregententheater
Prinzregententheater
The Prinzregententheater, or Prince Regent's Theatre, is a theatre and opera house located at 12 Prinzregentenplatz in the Bavarian city of Munich, Germany.- Building and History :...
Munich, Bayreuth Festspielhaus
Bayreuth Festspielhaus
The or Bayreuth Festival Theatre is an opera house north of Bayreuth, Germany, dedicated solely to the performance of operas by the 19th-century German composer Richard Wagner...
, Philharmony Theater Cologne, Deutsches Theater München, State Theater of Fuerth, Ingolstadt, and many more.
Especially in her early years she specialized in Shakespeare and other classical plays as those of Schiller and Goethe. Therefore she played Queen Elisabeth of Valois
Elisabeth of Valois
Elisabeth of Valois was the eldest daughter of Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici.-Early life:She was born in the Château de Fontainebleau...
in Schiller´s Don Carlos
Don Carlos
Don Carlos is a five-act grand opera composed by Giuseppe Verdi to a French language libretto by Camille du Locle and Joseph Méry, based on the dramatic play Don Carlos, Infant von Spanien by Friedrich Schiller...
, Margaret in Goethe´s Faust
Faust
Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend; a highly successful scholar, but also dissatisfied with his life, and so makes a deal with the devil, exchanging his soul for unlimited knowledge and worldly pleasures. Faust's tale is the basis for many literary, artistic, cinematic, and musical...
, Titania and Hermia in Shakespeares Midsummer nights dream, Ophelia
Ophelia
Ophelia is a fictional character in the play Hamlet by William Shakespeare. She is a young noblewoman of Denmark, the daughter of Polonius, sister of Laertes, and potential wife of Prince Hamlet.-Plot:...
in Hamlet
Hamlet
The Tragical History of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, or more simply Hamlet, is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1599 and 1601...
, the which and sylph in Macbeth
Macbeth
The Tragedy of Macbeth is a play by William Shakespeare about a regicide and its aftermath. It is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy and is believed to have been written sometime between 1603 and 1607...
, etc.
For many years she was a member of the ensemble of the renowned Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz
Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz
Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz is an opera house and opera company in Munich. Designed by the architect Michael Reiffenstuel, it opened on 5 November 1865 as the city's second opera house after the National Theatre....
in Munich (1994–2010): roles like Fermina in „Man of La Mancha“, the goddess Athena in „Iphigenie in Aulis“, Juliska Horvath in „Csardasfuerstin“, Kate in „Werther“, Mr Higgins´maid and Mr. A. Doolittle's neighbour in „My fair Lady“, Piccolo in „Bettelstudent“, the flamenco dancer in „Carmen“, Charlotte, the bride in „Zar und Zimmermann“, Odette, Solo-swan in „Funny Girl“, the ballet dancer in „Capriccio“, Charlie Chaplin / cook in „Higgelti Piggelti Pop“, the mermaid in „Heimkehr des Odysseus“, Don Giovanni's lover / Minuet dancer / the fury of hell in „Don Giovanni“, the demimondaine in „Martha“ and many more.
Apart from the “Staatstheater am Gaertnerplatz” in Munich, she also performs at the following theatres: Residenztheater Munich, Stadttheater Ingolstadt, Stadttheater Fürth, Markgräfliches Theater Bayreuth, Philharmonie Cologne, Theatertage in Hof etc.
Music
In 1995, she acquires a record deal (Pop/Jazz) with Sierra-Coctel in Paris.Since 1997, she has been a member of the National Theatre Munich.
Filmography
- 1993: The NeverEnding Story II: The Next ChapterThe NeverEnding Story II: The Next ChapterThe NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter is a 1990 fantasy film and sequel to The NeverEnding Story. It was directed by George T. Miller and starred Jonathan Brandis as Bastian Bux, Kenny Morrison as Atreyu, and Alexandra Johnes as the Childlike Empress. The only actor to return from the first...
(George Miller) - 1993: Night Train to VeniceNight Train to VeniceNight Train to Venice is a 1993 German contemporary Gothic film directed by Carlo U. Quinterio. This international production was a cooperation of British, Italian, and German artists, including Hugh Grant, Malcolm McDowell, Tahnee Welch, Faye Adell, Evelyn Opela, Angelina Amaris, Kristina...
(Carlo Quinterio) - 1994-96: So gehen die Geschäfte – Kaus Petsch
- 1996: Rheinhänger (Kurt Grimm)
- 1997: Hollywood(Axel Barth)
- 1998: Liebe und Verhängnis (Sherry Horman)
- 1998: MarienhofMarienhofMarienhof may refer to:* Marienhof , a village in Spillern, Austria* Marienhof , a village in Alland, Austria* Marienhof , a village in Nikitsch, Austria* Marienkhof, an air base in Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia...
(Dieter Schlotterbeck) - 1999 - 2003: Cafe MeineidCafé MeineidCafé Meineid is a German TV series by Franz Xaver Bogner for Bayerischer Rundfunk.Between 1990 and 2003 caused 147 episodes, the stories were based on real cases. The series was the death of lead actor Erich Huber Hall came to an abrupt end...
(Franz Xaver Bogner) - 2001: Alle meine TöchterAlle meine TöchterAlle meine Töchter was a German drama television series which aired on ZDF between 1994 and 1999. it is based on a widowed judge Berthold Sanwaldt , who lives with his three daughters, Anna, Sylvie, and youngest, Patty, in a Munich villa. 76 episodes were produced and a long sequence....
– (Wolfgang Hübner) - 2005: Piccola Favola (I. Domingo)
- 2002: MarienhofMarienhofMarienhof may refer to:* Marienhof , a village in Spillern, Austria* Marienhof , a village in Alland, Austria* Marienhof , a village in Nikitsch, Austria* Marienkhof, an air base in Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia...
(Johannes Grieser) - 2002: Therapy & Praxis (Rene Heisig)
- 2002/3: Eva, ganz mein FallEva, ganz mein FallEva, ganz mein Fall is a German legal comedy-drama series which aired on the ZDF network from 2002 to 2005. The series was produced by Rita Nasser and directed by Stefan Bartmann...
(Stefan Bartmann) - 2007: MarienhofMarienhofMarienhof may refer to:* Marienhof , a village in Spillern, Austria* Marienhof , a village in Alland, Austria* Marienhof , a village in Nikitsch, Austria* Marienkhof, an air base in Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia...
(Dieter Schlotterbeck) - 2006: Pommery & Leichenschmaus (Manfred Stelzer)
- 2008: MarienhofMarienhofMarienhof may refer to:* Marienhof , a village in Spillern, Austria* Marienhof , a village in Alland, Austria* Marienhof , a village in Nikitsch, Austria* Marienkhof, an air base in Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia...
(Dieter Schlotterbeck) - 2008: Tanz mit dem Tod (Rene Wolter)
- 2010: Vampirello (I. Domingo)