Dayan Kodua

ZAV Hamburg
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Dayan Kodua

ZAV Hamburg
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Dayan Kodua, a versatile talent, excels in acting, voice work, writing, and entrepreneurship as the founder of Gratitude Verlag publishing house. Born in Ghana and raised in Kiel, Germany, she followed her passion for acting, studying in Berlin and Los Angeles.

Dayan has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, starring in TV, film, and theater productions like "Tatort," "Unter Verdacht," "Fleisch ist mein Gemüse," "Hallo Ella," "Mephisto," and the award-winning "Devil Inside Me." Beyond her acting career, she passionately advocates for empowering People of Colour, striving to increase their representation as role models.

In 2014, Dayan published "My Black Skin: Schwarz. Erfolgreich. Deutsch," a photo book, accompanied by a traveling exhibition and workshops. Her dedication to empowering children is evident in her children's books, such as "Odo" (2019) and "Odo und der Beginn einer großen Reise" (2021), released through Gratitude Verlag.

Dayan's commitment to diversity and inclusivity led to collaborations with Random House USA, where she translated and published children's books like "Emmanuels Traum - die wahre Geschichte von Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah" by Laurie Ann Thompson and "Ich bin genug" by Grace Byers. Her publishing house boasts two New York Times bestsellers, "Ich singe dich von den Sternen zu mir herunter." Upcoming releases include children's books like "Trommel Traum Girl" by Margarita Engle and "Träumer" by Yuyi Morales, another New York Times bestseller.

In August 2022, Dayan released the second part of her photo book series, "My Black Skin: Lebensreisen," along with a traveling exhibition. Her goal is to raise awareness about Racial Profiling and underscore the significant roles held by Black Germans in society, contributing to positive changes in societal narratives.


ZAV-Künstlervermittlung Hamburg
Michael Birkner
+49 228 502 088044
michael.birkner@arbeitsagentur.de
open agency on Filmmakers
34-43 years
German
Place of residence Rosengarten (DE), Hamburg (DE)
Place of birthGhana
Housing optionsMunich (DE), Hamburg (DE), Stuttgart (DE), London (GB), Berlin (DE)
AssociationsBundesverband Schauspiel e.V. (BFFS), SAG-AFTRA
ProfessionAuthor, Model, Facilitator, Orator, Singer, Actor, Speaker, Dubbing actor
Driver's licensesB - Car
Eye colorbrown
Hair colorBlack
Height (cm)176
Weight (in kg)75
LanguagesEnglish(native-language)German(native-language)Twi(native-language)AkanSign language (DE)Spanish
DialectsAfrican-EnglishAmerican-African AmericanAmerican-CaliforniaAmerican-StandardEnglish-StandardHamburgianJamaicanNorden(native dialect)Standard German
AccentsAfricanAmericanEnglish
InstrumentsPianoDrum
SportBasketballGolfYogaCapoeiraJuggleKickboxingPilatesSwimVolleyball
DanceAfro DanceChoreographyFreestyle dancePopHip hopLatin American dancesSalsaJazz DanceSamba
PitchAlto
SingingBacking vocalsBalladA cappellaGospelPopRockSoul/RnB
Special skillsBarmanCatwalkPracitical Shooting
Training

-2005-2008: Schauspielausbildung mit Abschluss in Los Angeles, Theater of Arts.
-2002-2004: Coaching Company-Berlin
-2000- Abschluss als staatlich geprüfte Wirtschaftsassistentin

Other professional training
2019
Sprecherziehung/ Stimmbildung bei Eva Weissmann
2018
Casting Workshop & E-Casting Workshop bei Acting Booster
2007 – 2008
Schauspielunterricht bei Tasha Smith Studio in L.A
2005 – 2007
Schauspielstudium bei Theater of Arts
2004
Schauspielunterricht bei Howard Fine Studion, L.A
2001 – 2003
Coaching Company Berlin
Film
2023
Mo Wagner - Die Spur der Bilder (AT) (Feature film)
Farah (SR)
Jörg Lüdorff Katrin Kuhn für ZDF Zeitsprung Pictures GmbH Marc Schötteldreier Jörg Lüdorff
2022
The Devil Inside Me (Short film)
Mutter (LR)
Gabriel B. Arrahnio Kevin Borgböhmer Produktionspartner Snapper Films (U.K.) International Gabriel B. Arrahnio
2022
Bumper in Berlin (AT) (Series)
Juliebelle Tottentorf (SRE)
Megan Amram, Elizabeth Banks, Max Handelman, Paul Brooks & Scott Niemeyer Co-Exec. Producer: Krissy Wall Einundfünfzigste Babelsberg Film GmbH for NBC Universal Tröber Casting
2021
I Was Never Really Here (Short film)
Supporting role
Gabriel B. Arrahnio
2018
Mein Schulweg des Lebens (Short film)
Mutter
Bradley Iyamu Kurzfilm
2016
T.H.U.G - True Hustler Under God (Cinema film)
Esther Okotie
Benny John Kino
2010
Wenn Bäume Puppen tragen (Short film)
Nabilas Tante (NR) (SR)
Ismail Sahin Kurzfilm, Macchiato Pictures
2009
Fremdenzimmer (Short film)
Jennifer (HR) (LR)
Bela Lukac Kurzfilm, Filmhochschule Wien
2009
Peripheres Verlangen (Short film)
Amina (HR) (LR)
Beatrice Fevre Kurzfilm, Kaskeline Filmakademie
2007
Fleisch ist mein Gemüse (Cinema film)
Soul Singer (NR) (SR)
Christian Görlitz KINO, Studio HH
2006
In other Words (Short film)
Angela Burris Kurzfilm
2005
Crank (Cinema film)
Brian Taylor KINO, Lakeshore
2005
Lords of the Underworld (Cinema film)
Madam (NR) (SR)
Dale Reeves KINO
2004
The Stoning (Cinema film)
Harald Holzenleiter KINO
Television
2023
Tod in Mombasa (TV movie)
Supporting role
Jörg Lühdorff ZDF Marc Schötteldreier
2022
Nächste Ausfahrt Glück - Katharinas Entscheidung (Series)
Miriam Opoku (LE)
Esther Gronenborn ZDF Producers at work Liza Stutzky
2022
Nächste Ausfahrt Glück - Familienbesuch (Series)
Miriam Opoku (LE)
Esther Gronenborn ZDF Producers at work Liza Stutzky
2020
Die Pfefferkörner
Safiya Madowo
Daniel Drechsel-Grau NDR Marion Haack
2019
Salida Mallorca
Heilerin Ju
Casper Jean Hogarzeil Pilot
2019
Puzzel Pictures / Hart auf 4- Die Synchroncomedy
Die Superproducerin
Christopher Groß
2018
Phönixsee
Jasmin
Bettina Woernle WDR
2016
Tatort. Am Ende geht man nackt
Neyla Mafany
Marcus Imboden ARD
2015
Eltern allein Zuhause
Kardiotrainerin
Josh Broecker ARD
2015
Phönixsee
Jasmin
Bettina Woernle WDR
2014
Männer! - Alles auf Anfang
Kellnerin Wellnessoase
Edzard Onneken RTL
2014
Großstadtrevier
Saidi Nuambe
Jan Ruzicka ARD
2011
Die Pfefferkörner
Bisa Garong (EHR)
Klaus Wirbitzky NDR, Studio Hamburg
2010
Unter Verdacht: eine elegante Lösung
Kahfee (NR) (SR)
Aelrun Goette ZDF, ARTE
2009
Der Dicke
Supporting role
Marc Brummund Serie, ARD / Studio HH
2008
Akte XY Ungeloest
Leading role
Peter Claridge ZDF
2008
Dr. Molly & Karl
Frau Strellbeck (Epi HR)
Franziska M. Price Serie, SAT.1 / Prod. At Work
2003
Balko – Tod eines Fahrlehrers
Daniel Helfer Serie, RTL
2003
Hai Alarm auf Mallorca
Jorgo Papavassilou RTL
2003
Wahnsinnsweiber
Hans Schoenherr SAT.1
2002
Die Hochzeit
Matthias Steurer ZDF
Theater
2019
Die Stumme von Portici
Titelrolle „Fenella“
Valentina Carrasco Theater Kiel Valentina Carrasco
2018 – 2019
Hamburger Sprechwerk/ Hallo Ella
Solostück „Hallo Ella“
Denise Stellmann Hamburger Sprechwerk
2017
Ein Kunststück (England)
Kai Hufnagel Goldbekhaus
2013
Mephisto
Juliette Martens
Michael Bodganov Altonaer Theater
2007
Barefoot in the park
Leading role
Tasha Smith Theater Los Angeles
2007
Diverting Devotion
Leading role
Tasha Smith Theater Los Angeles
Audio
2020
CSC Studio
Jill Scott (Synchron)
Kerstin Dreger
2020
Lausch Medien (Audio drama)
Abebe Enyasi (HR) (LR)
Günther Merlau
2019
NDR/ Radio Tatort
Ida
Andrea Getto
2019
Studio Hamburg/ Taken Down (Dubbing)
Other roles
Beate Klöckner Beate Klöckner
2019
Lausch Media/ Head Money
Abebe Enyasi (HR) (LR)
Günter Merlau Günter Merlau
2015
SWR/Der Zan von Mellila
Sprecherin
2015
NDR Hörspiel/ Man Down
Sprecherin
2008
Goodfable/ Ajabu– das Vermächtnis der Ahnen
Sprecherin
2008
Lausch Media/ Caine (Audio drama)
Günter Merlau Günter Merlau