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- Birthday: 2008-06-10
- Born Place: Berlin, Germany
Helena Zengel
Helena Zengel is a talented young German actress who has garnered international recognition for her powerful performances. Born on June 10, 2008, in Berlin, Germany, she began her acting career at a young age, appearing in a music video at five. Her breakthrough role came in the critically acclaimed German film System Crasher (2019), where she played the emotionally volatile nine-year-old Benni. This performance earned her numerous accolades, including the German Film Award for Best Leading Actress, making her the youngest recipient of the award. Following the success of System Crasher, Zengel made her English-language debut in the American Western film News of the World (2020), starring alongside Tom Hanks. Her portrayal of Johanna Leonberger, a young German orphan raised by the Kiowa people, earned her widespread praise and nominations for prestigious awards such as the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role. In 2025, she stars as Yuri in the fantasy adventure film The Legend of Ochi. Zengel continues to establish herself as a promising international talent, captivating audiences with her raw emotional depth and compelling screen presence in a variety of roles.
