Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1978-01-01
- Born Place: Brugg, Switzerland
Also Known As:
Lale Yavas, Lale Türkan Yavaş
Lale Yavaş
Lale Yavaş is a prominent Swiss actress of Turkish descent, born in 1978 in Zurich. She received her education from the Bern University of the Arts, studying Music and Theatre. Yavaş has built a diverse career across film, television, and theatre, showcasing her versatility and talent.She gained significant recognition for her role as coroner Rhea Singh in the long-running German crime series "Tatort" for Saarländischer Rundfunk, a role she has played since 2005. Her film credits include notable works such as "The Last Train" (2006), "Deepfrozen" (2006), "Evet, ich will!" (2008), and "Your Beauty Is Worth Nothing" (2012), for which she won the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress. More recently, she appeared in Petra Biondina Volpe's 2025 film "Late Shift" (Heldin) and is also slated to appear in "How Was Your Day?" (2025) and "Ban Dal" (2025).Beyond her acting roles, Yavaş is also known for her fluency in multiple languages, including German, French, Turkish, and English, and is proficient in various Swiss German dialects. She also has musical talents, playing instruments like the ukulele, guitar, violin, and piano, and engaging in sports such as wrestling, horseback riding, and yoga. Lale Yavaş continues to be an active and respected figure in both Swiss and international cinema.
