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Janina Elkin

Janina Elkin

CRUSH AGENCY (Main agency)
Kathrin Kruschke
+49 30 275 81073
me@crush.de
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About me

Janina Elkin, German actress with Ukrainian roots, born in Kyiv and raised in Heidelberg. Works in Germany and internationally. Speaks German, Russian, English, Spanish, Ukrainian. Began her career as a dancer, professionally trained in ballet. A versatile artist embracing diverse talents on stage and screen.

Information

Acting age
36-46 years
Year of birth
1982 (41 years)
Place of birth
Kiew
Height (cm)
165
Weight (in kg)
53
Eye color
brown
Hair color
brown
Hair length
Long
Stature
normal, slim, athletic / training, athletic-muscular, female
Place of residence
Berlin (DE), Palma (ES)
Housing options
Munich (DE), Mannheim (DE), Hamburg (DE), Vienna (AT), Kyiv (UA), Heidelberg (DE), London (GB), Tel Aviv-Yafo (IL), Stuttgart (DE), Baden-Baden (DE), Cologne (DE), Kiel (DE), Nord de Palma District (ES), Balearic Islands (ES), Greater London (GB)
Nationality
German
Languages
German(native)
Russian(native)
EnglishSpanishUkrainianFrenchPolish
Dialects
Badisch(native dialect)Electoral Palatinate(native dialect)HessianMannemerisch(native dialect)Pfälzisch(native dialect)
Accents
EnglishPolish
Russian
Sport
BalletDancesportStuntsHorse ridingMartial artsBoxingKarateKickboxingSwimmingYoga
Dance
BalletJazz danceLatin American dancesModern danceBachataHip hopSalsaStandardCharlestonCourtly dancesMamboSwingChoreographyClassic danceMusical theater
Main profession
Actor
Specializations
Dubbing actor, Dancer
Special skills
Stunt
Pitch
Alto
Driver's licenses
B - Car

Credits

Primary professional training

2014
Hochschule für Schauspielkunst Ernst Busch

Other professional training

2013 – 2019
Frank Betzelt Coaching
2018
Ivanna Chubbuck Masterclass
2012 – 2014
HfS - Hochschule für Schauspielkunst 'Ernst Busch' [de]
2010 – 2011
Meisner Technik Jahresausbildung im Actors Space, Mike Bernarden
2010
Method Acting Master Class - Robert Castle
2001 – 2004
The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute - New York
1998 – 1999
Staatliche Ballettakademie - Mannheim
1981 – 1986
Staatliche Tanzakademie Kiew

Awards

2023
Förderpreis Neues Deutsches Kino bei den Hofer Filmtagen für Rohbau (Cinema film)
2023
Deutscher Filmpreis für Mission Ulja Funk (Cinema film)
2021
Goldener Spatz für Mission Ulja Funk (Cinema film)
2021
Emmy Award for The Queen's Gambit (Mini series)
2021
Golden Globe for THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT (Mini series)
2021
AACTA International Award for THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT (Mini series)
2021
Critics' Choice Television Award for THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT (Mini series)
2018
Best Short Film at the 40. Biberacher Filmfestspiele - Der Besuch
2016
Grand Prize - "Golden Panda Award" in Sichuan, China für Fremdkörper (Feature film)
2016
Gran Prix - "On the edge Festival" in Sachalin, Russia für Fremdkörper (Feature film)
2016
Best Actress für Fremdkörper - "Levante International Film Festival", Italien (Feature film)
2015
Publikumspreis beim "Max-Ophuüls-Preis" für Fremdkörper (Feature film)
2009
Best Short - Oldenburg Film Festival für SCISSU

Film

2021
Rohbau (Cinema film)
Nadja Perlbauer (SR) Tuna Kaptan Producer: Wood Water Films
2020
Du Sie Er & Wir
Frau Bolschakow (SR) Florian Gottschick Producer: Saxonia Media Filmproduktionsgesellschaft mbH Station: Netflix Casting Director: Iris Baumüller
2019
Mission Ulja Funk (Cinema film)
Jana Schlegel (MR) Barbara Kronenberg Producer: In Good Company [de] Casting Director: Susanne Ritter
2019
Muha (Short film)
Antonia (MR) Alina Yklymova Producer: Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg (Ludwigsburg) [de]
2018
Darkroom - Tödliche Tropfen (Cinema film)
Sabine (SR) Rosa von Praunheim Producer: Rosa von Praunheim Filmproduktion
2018
Der Besuch (Short film)
Schwester Agnes (SR) Christian Werner Producer: Tradewind Pictures
2018
Subjekt 101 (Feature film)
Lucia Tom Bewilogua Producer: Kinematograph 24/7 Filmproduktion GmbH [de]
2017
Die andere Welt (Short film)
Wissenschaftlerin (MR) Florinda Frisardi Producer: Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB)
2017
Lovers (Feature film)
Ex-Freundin (SR) Rebecca Panian Producer: Fomfeinsten Film, Björn von der Wellen [de]
2015
Vollmond (Feature film)
Carola Jurgan (SR) Andreas Arnstedt Producer: Questionmark Entertainment [de]
2015
Motion (Short film)
Tänzerin (SR) Konstantin Kann Producer: Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB)
2015
Ente Gut! Mädchen allein zu Haus (Cinema film)
Frau Schneider (SR) Norbert Lechner Producer: Kevin Lee Film GmbH
2015
Ostfriesisch für Anfänger (Cinema film)
Svetlana Gregory Kirchhoff Producer: C-Films (Deutschland) GmbH [de]
2014
Fremdkörper
Irina (MR) Christian Werner Producer: Venice Pictures GmbH [de] Casting Director: Karen Wendland
2013
Hellbunt bis grellschwarz (Short film)
Mia (MR) Rebecca Stöhr Producer: Bauhaus-Universität Weimar [de]
2013
Eva Zorn
Anna (SR) Harald Franklin Producer: Lifetime Verlags GmbH [de]
2013
Noch nicht das Ende (Short film)
Tessi (MR) Richard Dilger Producer: Sascha Reinhardt, Film- und Medienproduktion [de]
2013
Comtesse (Short film)
Yvonne (SR) Sebastian Mattukat Producer: Milagro Produktion [de]
2012
Global Player - Wo wir sind isch vorne (Cinema film)
Elena Hannes Stöhr Producer: sabotage films GmbH Station: arte, BR [de], Degeto [de] Casting Director: Karen Wendland
2012
Der Kavalier (Short film)
Rieke (MR) Konstantin Kann Producer: Konstantin Kann Produktion [de]
2012
Vivre Berlin (Short film)
Marie (MR) Nehra Stella Producer: Tama Film Produktion [de]
2012
Stille Nacht (Feature film)
Maria (SR) Christian Vuissa Producer: Mirror Films [us]
2011
Die Welt Nebenan (Short film)
Isi (SR) Christian Slezak Producer: Film4Two Filmproduktion [de]
2010
Verloren (Short film)
Tanja (MR) Antoine Dengler Producer: Konstantin Sayatz Produktion
2010
Lunatico (Feature film)
Janna (SR) Aurelio Toni Agliata Producer: Papanova Film, Aurelio Toni Agliata [de]
2010
Bela Kiss - Prologue (Cinema film)
Sophie (MR) Lucien Förstner Producer: Mirror Maze GmbH
2008
Ballonné (Short film)
Tänzerin (MR) Joseph Lippok Producer: ifs Internationale Filmschule Köln GmbH
2008
Scissu (Short film)
Dominique (SR) Tom Bewilogua Producer: Kinematograph 24/7 Filmproduktion GmbH [de]
2006
2/3 - Zwei Drittel (Short film)
Sarah (MR) Mona Winkel Producer: Die Medienakademie [de]
2005
Der Schmetterlingseffekt (Short film)
Bonnie (MR) Andre Herrmann Producer: geevision mediadesign GmbH
2005
Lorenz (Short film)
Luisa (SR) Darío Aguirre Producer: HfbK Hochschule für bildende Künste Hamburg [de]

Television

2024 – 2025
Zehn Prozent (TV series)
Janina Schielcke Boris Kunz, Laura Lackmann, Johann Buchholz Producer: Friday Films Station: Disney+
2024
IM MOMENT DER ANGST
Dr. Dimitrova Florian Gottschick Producer: Letterbox Filmproduktion Casting Director: Marion Haack Written by: Andreas Kaufmann
2024
Seeland - Ein Krimi vom Bodensee - Dämonen (TV movie (series))
Melanie (SR) Holger Haase Producer: Polyphon Pictures Station: ARD Casting Director: Sabine Weimann Written by: Stefanie Veith und Michael Comtesse
2024
SOKO Wismar - Zu den Sternen (Series)
Ruth Faller (EL) Ann-Kristin Knubben Producer: Real Film Station: ZDF Casting Director: Sabine Weimann
2023
Praxis mit Meerblick
Oksana Kovalenko (EL) Producer: Heike Streich Station: ARD Casting Director: Tina Böckenhauer Written by: Michael Vershinin
2023
Made in Germany
Katia (SR) Raquel Stern Station: ARD Casting Director: Greta Baumann
2023
Das Signal (Mini series)
Sonja (SR) Nadine Gottmann, Kim Zimmermann Producer: Amir Hamz, Christian Springer Station: Netflix Distribution: Bon Voyage Films GmbH Casting Director: Iris Baumüller
2023
Der König von Palma (TV series)
Denise Rothenbaum (SR) Florian Gottschick Producer: UFA Fiction Station: RTL [de], RTL+ [de], TVNOW [de]
2023
Fritzie - Der Himmel muss warten (TV series)
Kerstin (SR) Franziska Hörisch Producer: Polyphon Film- und Fernsehgesellschaft mbH Station: ZDF [de]
2022
The Undeclared War (Mini series)
Ludmilla Trusova Peter Kosminsky Producer: Peter Kosminsky, Colin Callendar, Noëlette Buckley Station: Sky / Channel 4 Casting Director: Andy Brierley, Victor Jenkins Written by: Peter Kosminsky
2022
Herzstolpern (TV series)
Eva Mohnberg (SR) Peter Stauch Producer: ndF neue deutsche Filmgesellschaft mbH Station: ZDF [de]
2022
Tatort - Was bleibt (TV movie (series))
Jasmina Timmig (MR) Max Zähle Producer: Nordfilm GmbH [de] Station: NDR [de]
2022
Doktor Ballouz (TV series)
Tilda Novag (MR) Felix Ahrens Producer: X Filme Creative Pool GmbH Station: ZDF [de]
2022
Mein Traum, meine Geschichte (Documentary series)
Jelena Konstantinowa (SR) Marco Gadge Producer: LOOKSfilm Station: SWR [de]
2021
Fritzie - Der Himmel muss warten (TV series)
Kerstin (SR) Franziska Hörisch Producer: Polyphon Film- und Fernsehgesellschaft mbH Station: ZDF [de]
2021
Der Masuren-Krimi - Marzanna (TV movie (series))
Aniela (SR) Sven Taddicken Producer: Odeon Fiction GmbH (formerly H&V Entertainment GmbH) Station: ARD [de]
2021
Gestern waren wir noch Kinder (Mini series)
Tims Mutter (SR) Nina Wolfrum Producer: Seven Dogs Filmproduktion GmbH Station: ZDF [de]
2021
Sayonara Loreley (TV movie)
Krystina (MR) Wolfgang Murnberger Producer: Tivoli Film Produktion GmbH Station: ARD [de], Degeto [de], HR [de]
2021
Schloss Einstein (TV series)
Anna-Carina Levin (MR) diverse Producer: Saxonia Media Filmproduktionsgesellschaft mbH Station: ARD [de], KiKA Kinderkanal [de], MDR [de], ZDF [de]
2021
SOKO Köln (TV series)
Davina Rabin (MR) Christian Werner Producer: Network Movie Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH Station: ZDF [de]
2021
In aller Freundschaft (TV series)
Sandra Funke (MR) Theresa Braun Producer: Saxonia Media Filmproduktionsgesellschaft mbH Station: ARD [de], Degeto [de], MDR [de]
2020
Tatort - Was wir erben (TV movie (series))
Zofia Janczak (SR) Franziska Schlotterer Producer: SWR Südwestrundfunk (Zusammenschluss von SDR und SWF) [de] Station: ARD [de] Casting Director: Karimah El-Giamal
2020
WaPo Bodensee (TV series)
Katrin Ohlschläger (MR) Florian Gottschick Producer: Saxonia Media Filmproduktionsgesellschaft mbH Station: ARD [de]
2020
Großstadtrevier (TV series)
Jeanette Preuss (MR) diverse Producer: LETTERBOX FILMPRODUKTION GmbH Station: ARD [de], NDR [de]
2019
Das Damengambit (Mini series)
Mrs. Borgov (SR) Scott Frank Producer: X Filme Creative Pool GmbH Station: Netflix Casting Director: Anna-Lena Slater
2019
Schloss Einstein (TV series)
Anna-Carina Levin (MR) diverse Producer: Saxonia Media Filmproduktionsgesellschaft mbH Station: ARD [de], KiKA Kinderkanal [de], MDR [de], ZDF [de]
2018
Matula - Tod auf Mallorca (TV movie (series))
Inés Ramos (SR) Daniel Helfer Producer: Odeon TV (merged into Odeon Fiction GmbH) Station: ZDF [de]
2018
Tatort - Die harte Kern (TV movie (series))
Ana (SR) Helena Hufnagel Producer: W&B Television GmbH Station: MDR [de] Casting Director: Iris Baumüller
2018
In aller Freundschaft - Die jungen Ärzte (TV series)
Ina Brach (MR) Dieter Laske Producer: Saxonia Media Filmproduktionsgesellschaft mbH Station: ARD [de]
2016
SOKO Leipzig (TV series)
Polina Daschkowa (MR) Andreas Morell Producer: UFA Fernsehproduktion GmbH [de] Station: ZDF [de]
2016
Notruf Hafenkante (TV series)
Maraike Lenhart (MR) Oren Schmuckler Producer: LETTERBOX FILMPRODUKTION GmbH Station: ZDF [de]
2016
Schloss Einstein (TV series)
Anna-Carina Levin (SR) diverse Producer: Saxonia Media Filmproduktionsgesellschaft mbH Station: ARD [de], KiKA Kinderkanal [de], MDR [de], ZDF [de]
2015
Tod auf Raten (TV movie)
Monika Winter (SR) Andreas Arnstedt Producer: Questionmark Entertainment [de] Station: ZDF [de]
2015
SOKO Stuttgart (TV series)
Fanny Frey (MR) Michael Wenning Producer: Bavaria Fiction GmbH Station: ZDF [de]
2015
Schloss Einstein (TV series)
Anna-Carina Levin (SR) diverse Producer: Saxonia Media Filmproduktionsgesellschaft mbH Station: ARD [de], KiKA Kinderkanal [de], MDR [de], ZDF [de]
2014
Frühling zu zweit (TV movie (series))
Anja Weiher (SR) Michael Karen Producer: UFA Fiction Station: ZDF [de]
2013
Schloss Einstein (TV series)
Anna-Carina Levin (SR) diverse Producer: Saxonia Media Filmproduktionsgesellschaft mbH Station: ARD [de], KiKA Kinderkanal [de], MDR [de], ZDF [de]
2013
Schloss Einstein (TV series)
Anna-Carina Levin (MR) diverse Producer: Saxonia Media Filmproduktionsgesellschaft mbH Station: ARD [de], KiKA Kinderkanal [de], MDR [de], ZDF [de]
2012
In aller Freundschaft (TV series)
Sonja Böttcher (MR) Christoph Klünker Producer: Saxonia Media Filmproduktionsgesellschaft mbH Station: ARD [de], Degeto [de], MDR [de]
2012
Sturmfrei (TV series)
Jessica Martin Busker Producer: Feedmee Design GmbH Station: KiKA Kinderkanal [de]
2012
Schloss Einstein (TV series)
Anna-Carina Levin (MR) diverse Producer: Saxonia Media Filmproduktionsgesellschaft mbH Station: ARD [de], KiKA Kinderkanal [de], MDR [de], ZDF [de]
2012
Der Landarzt (TV series)
Natascha Salenko (MR) Ulrike Hamacher Producer: Novafilm [de] Station: ZDF [de]
2010
Schloss Einstein (TV series)
Anna-Carina (SR) diverse Producer: Saxonia Media Filmproduktionsgesellschaft mbH Station: ARD [de], KiKA Kinderkanal [de], MDR [de], ZDF [de]
2008
Lovers Lane (TV series)
Larissa (MR) Harald Franklin Producer: Lifetime Verlags GmbH [de]
2008
SOKO 5113 (TV series)
Maria Germering (Tote kuscheln nicht) (SR) Sebastian Sorger Producer: UFA Fernsehproduktion GmbH [de] Station: ZDF [de]
2007
Küstenwache (TV series)
Maria (SR) diverse Producer: Opal Filmproduktion GmbH [de] Station: ZDF [de]
2006
Notruf Hafenkante (TV series)
Zeugin (SR) diverse Producer: Studio Hamburg FilmProduktion GmbH [de] Station: ZDF [de]
2005
Frauenhelden - Machos in der Sackgasse (Documentary series)
Nina (SR) Susanne Abel Producer: Pro GmbH [de]
2005
Von Fall zu Fall - Stubbe - Harte Kerle (TV movie (series))
gehörlose Assistentin (SR) Bernhard Stephan Producer: Polyphon Film- und Fernsehgesellschaft mbH Station: ZDF [de]
2004
Der Ermittler (TV series)
Tänzerin (SR) Michael Mackenroth Producer: Monaco Film (merged to Odeon Fiction GmbH) Station: ZDF [de]
2004
Das Duo - Unter Strom (TV movie (series))
Prostituierte (SR) Urs Egger Producer: TV60Filmproduktion GmbH Station: ZDF [de]
2003
Küssen verboten, baggern erlaubt (TV movie)
Lover Girl (SR) Lars Montag Producer: box! Film GmbH [de] Station: ProSieben [de]

Theater

2012
Peter Fatzer
Emma Aron Kitzig Theater: Volksbühne
2009
Dirty Dancing
Baby Eleonor Bergstein Theater: Theater am Potsdamer Platz
2007
Der Taxifahrer
Lena Alexji Lisovza Theater: Drama Theater Kiew
2007
Motortown
Jade Peter Giesing Theater: Schauspielhaus Bochum
2007
Dance Fever
Jenny Marco Misgaiski Theater: Tournee
2006
Lost
Joy Erla Prolius Theater: Theater Lichthof,Hamburg
2005
Die grosse Entladung
hure Isabelle McEwen Theater: Sprechwerk, Hamburg
2005
Tamara
Charlotta Detlev Altenbek Theater: Theater im Zimmer, Hamburg
2004
Der Kirschgarten
Anja Linas Zajkauskas Theater: Drama Theater Kiew
2004
Ganze Tage, ganze Nächte
Sie Johanna Brix Theater: Theater am Kampnagel, hamburg
2003
Der schönste Tag
Yvonne Nina Claassen Theater: Altonaer Theater, Hamburg

Audio

2018
American Horror Stories (Speaker)
Producer: Arena Synchron
2018
Chicago PD (Speaker)
Producer: FFS
2018
Romanoffs (Speaker)
Producer: Arena Synchron
2016
The Americans (Speaker)
Producer: Arena Synchron
2015
The Americans (Speaker)
Producer: Arena Synchron
2015
Versailles (Speaker)
Producer: Scala Media
2014
Grey`s Anatomy (Speaker)
Producer: Arena Synchron
2014
The Americans (Speaker)
Producer: Arena Synchron
2013
The Americans (Speaker)
Producer: Arena Synchron
2013
Verwundete Erde (Speaker)
Producer: Berliner Synchron
2010
Multipieps Cultmatz (Speaker)
Producer: Radio Multicult 2.0

Other

2021
Deutscher Filmpreis 2021 - Entführung (Social Media Spot) (Teaser)
Russian Agent diverse Producer: Deutsche Filmakademie Produktion GmbH
2015
Noah - Nach uns die Sintflut (Teaser (series concept))
Natasha (MR) Daniel Rübesam Producer: Buff Connection [de]