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.
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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 (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: Vacation from Life (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)
