Lisa Vicari

Lisa Vicari (born 11 February 1997) is a German actress whose career began in childhood and quickly progressed to prominent roles in both film and television. Born in Munich to a family of doctors with Italian heritage, she was introduced to performance art at the age of ten when she enrolled in an improvisational theatre course, an experience that sparked her passion for the screen. Shortly after, she appeared in the short film Tunnelblicke, marking her first on‑screen credit and setting the stage for a steady stream of youthful projects. In 2010 she earned a part in the popular children’s adaptation Hanni & Nanni, and the following year she delivered a critically praised performance as Leonie in the post‑apocalyptic drama Hell, for which she later received the New Faces Award for Best Young Talent. Vicari’s versatility shone through in 2017 when she headlined Khaled Kaissar’s thriller Luna, portraying a teenage girl entangled in espionage as her father is revealed to be a Russian agent, a role that garnered a nomination for the Young German Cinema Award at the Munich Film Festival. From 2017 to 2020 she captured international attention as Martha Nielsen in Netflix’s groundbreaking series Dark, a complex character entwined with the series’ time‑bending narrative and beloved by a global fanbase. In addition to acting, Vicari pursues academic interests, currently studying media science in Potsdam, which reflects her commitment to understanding the broader cultural impact of her craft. In 2020 she led the romantic comedy Isi & Ossi as Isi, the daughter of a billionaire, further cementing her status as a rising star in German‑language streaming content. Throughout her career, Vicari has demonstrated a blend of emotional depth and on‑screen charisma, positioning her as one of Germany’s most promising talents for the next decade.