Paula Essam

Speaking six languages, actress and author Paula Essam was born in Lübeck, studied international studies with a focus on Asia and law at Sciences Po in France, as well as media, business and languages at Korea University in Seoul. She became the first foreign cheerleader in South Korea and worked as a travel reporter for a Korean TV station. Since completing her acting studies at the IAF, she has acted in series and film productions (Sam-Ein Sachse, Drift, Drei Leben Lang and many more). She took part in the "Women Writing Lab" with Robin Swicord (HFF Munich) and the "Comedy Masterclass" (IFS Cologne) and has been writing for TV and film since 2023. She moderates panels on diversity and is a volunteer on the board of Pro Quote Film, where she campaigns for gender equality and diversity in the German film industry.