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Katja Ponickau

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Katja Ponickau

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A passionate actress – versatile, precise, and ready for international projects.

For many years, I have been appearing in front of the camera for national and international film and television productions. I develop my characters thoroughly using the Chubbuck Technique, which I continuously refine at the Chubbuck Studios and directly with Ivana Chubbuck. On set, I combine emotional depth with technical precision: I bring a strong inner vision to every scene, switch between emotions in a fraction of a second, and immediately implement directorial notes down to the smallest nuance. My additional training in stunt acting also gives me the high physical capability needed for demanding roles. To further my artistic development and cultivate my international network, I regularly attend film festivals worldwide.


My On-Set Bonus:

When I'm not in front of the camera, I work successfully behind the scenes as a film dog handler and animal trainer (dogs & horses). For you, this means: I understand set dynamics from both perspectives, remain absolutely focused even in the greatest chaos, and am the perfect choice for any role requiring strong, professional interaction with animals.


Hard Facts:

  • Base: Cologne & Leipzig area | No travel costs within central & western Germany (NW, ST, TH, SN)

  • Accommodation: Available across Europe & the UK

  • Working Style: Focused, quick at memorising lines, strong improviser, Chubbuck Technique

  • Specials: Stunt training, film dog handler/animal trainer, martial arts experience (5 years of Karate, fight choreography)
I look forward to collaborating with you and bringing multifaceted characters to life.

Katja Ponickau
33-45 yearsKöln (DE), Leipzig (DE)
Genderfemale, Bereitschaft zu gleichgeschlechtlichen Interaktionen
Acting age33-45 years
Place of birthZeitz
NationalityGerman
Main professionActor
Working permitsUnited Kingdom, European Union (EU-27)
Housing optionsHamburg (DE), London (GB), Berlin (DE), München (DE), Stuttgart (DE), Paris (FR), Milan (IT), Amsterdam (NL), Wien (AT), Zürich (CH), Madrid (ES), Rome (IT), Venice (IT), Genf (CH), Lyon (FR), Lisbon (PT)
SpecializationsAction / Martial arts actor
Driver's licensesA1 - Small motorcycles (up to 125ccm), B - Car
Eye colorblue-gray
Hair colordark blond(e)
Height (cm)160
Ethnicity and heritageWhite or Caucasian, German
Statureslim, athletic / fit, petite
LanguagesGerman(native)EnglishSpanish
DialectsStandard American EnglishSaxonThuringian (thüringisch)(native dialect)
AccentsAmerican
InstrumentsGuitarKeyboard/Synthesizer
SportHorse ridingKarateMartial artsInline skatingStuntsKickboxing
DanceSalsaStandard
SingingPop
Special skillsDog sportStunt
Training

Chubbuck Studio Köln & Berlin - kontinuierlich

Schauspielschule Leipzig - 1997

Other professional training
2026
Ivana Chubbuck (Masterclass)
2025
Agentur Engelpost
2025
Showreel Hamburg
2025
act! Filmschauspiel Workshop & Demoreel Produktion
Awards
2026
Block 10 (nominated) (Cinema film)
2026
Mimi und ich (nominated) (Documentary drama)
2026
Chabos (nominated) (Mini series)
2026
Alphamännchen (nominated) (Mini series)
Film
2026
Jukli (Cinema film) In development
Jury (GR)
Hannah-Lisa Paul eitelsonnenschein Gregor "Jukli – wie ich einen kleinen Esel an der Backe hatte und nicht mehr loswurde" von Corinna C. Poetter
2025
Switch (aka if God were a woman) (Cinema film) In development
Lesbian + Hund (OTH)
Taisia Deeva MMC i.Co. ETS pictures
2025
Tatort - Die guten Leute (Feature film) In development
Bäckerin (SUP)
Katrin Schmidt Bavaria Fiction
2025 – 2026
Block 10 (Cinema film)
Stunt Acting (OTH)
Marcus O Rosenmüller CCC Filmstudios Berlin, MZ Film München, Niama Film Stuttgart
2025
Mimi und ich (Documentary drama)
Prostituierte (OTH)
Milena Aboyan MadeForFilm "Für euch" von Iris Sayram
2017 – 2018
Verpiss dich Schneewittchen (Cinema film)
Band-Freund als Partygast Clubszenen; Konzertgast; After Show Party Pools Szenen (OTH)
Television
2026
HOME (Feature film) In development
Fr. Günther (SUP)
Greta Benkelmann itv Film Paulina
2026
Notruf - Der mysteriöse Schnitt (Documentary drama) In development
Nadine Haferkamp (LR)
Katja Sassmanhausen Filmpool Khaleel Fauser
2026
Alphamännchen II (Mini series) In development
Zeugin (EFR)
Jan Martin Scharf Geissendörfer Pictures Netflix Gregor Weber
2026
Richterin Barbara Salesch - Hobby-Dogging-Trainerin überfallen und gedemütigt (TV series) In development
Ortrud Schmidt (LR)
Björn Köhler Filmpool Florian
2025 – 2026
The Boys from Brazil (Mini series) In development
KZ Häftling/Sterilisations Versuchshäftling (OTH)
Alex Gabassi Racoon Film
2025
Alphamännchen (Mini series)
Swinger Club Shop owner (OTH)
Tobi Baumann & Jan Martin Scharf Geissendörfer Pictures Netflix Burghardt Eick
2025
Alles was zählt (TV series)
Stella (EFR)
UFA RTL
2025
Notruf (Documentary drama)
Anna Mahlmann (LR)
Katja Sassmanhausen Filmpool
2025
Ein Fall für Poschen (TV series)
Richterin (SUP)
MoveMe GmbH
2025
Barbara Salesch (TV series)
Mutter (SUP)
Filmpool
2024
Chabos (Mini series)
Gitarristin (OTH)
Mickey Paatzsch & Arkadij Khaet BBC Germany ZDF neo Angel Pinar
2017 – 2024
Auf Streife (Series)
Leading Role
Filmpool
2018 – 2020
Klinik am Suedring - Diverse (Series)
Leading Role
Filmpool
Theater
1998
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Drama)
Gast Background Tänzerin (GR)
Theater Altenburg Gera
1997 – 1998
Theater Altenburg (Drama)
Exzentrischer Modedesinger (m) (LR)
Theater Altenburg Gera
Other
2025
Louma (Mein Leben mit LOUMA) (Feature film)
Keine Rolle im Film sondern Hundetrainerin (OTH)
Mark Monheim Eikon Film Louma von Christian Schnalke
Internet
2025
Game Show (Other)
Lichtdouble (OTH)
Commercial
2024
Salitos Werbedreh (Commercial)
Challenger (LR)