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Jana Marie Backhaus-Tors

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Jana Marie Backhaus-Tors

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I'm a trained actress with a passion for comedy and somewhat quirky characters. After studying acting in Berlin, where I earned my degree in 2012, I jumped into a freelance career that’s taken me through many worlds: children's theater, stand-up comedy and even hospital clowning. My knack for humor and love for funny roles found their way into various projects, including writing for comedy TV series.

In Germany, I appeared in several shows with smaller roles and gained extensive on-set experience as Lina Beckmann’s double in a 28-day shoot for director Lola Randl’s comedy of errors "Fühlen Sie sich manchmal ausgebrannt und leer?". These experiences deepened my skills in front of the camera and equipped me with an understanding for the requirements on set in a variety of shots.

A few years ago, I moved to Namibia, where my career took exciting new directions. I presented for a German radio station in Windhoek, voiced and produced nearly 50 audiobooks, and even wrote for a Namibian children’s series. Recently, I had the thrill of joining the main cast in a Namibian sitcom and starred in an innovative ad campaign shot as a mini web series. My experience also includes modeling in ads e.g. Bionade and a luxury hotel brand, blending my skills in acting with my looks. Currently you can hear my voice as one of the main characters in the German version of Fairy Teens on Amazon Prime.

I am not afraid to try out slapstick-kind-of-moments to my roles. However comedy also means to explore the deep feelings and tragic moments behind a character and thus I am able to show authenticity and fragility in my acting. Exploring various ways of interpreting a scene or character together with the director and cast is something I genuinely enjoy.

Fluent in English and I have worked in this language regularly. Ready to take on interesting projects across the globe, always eager to find the humor, honesty and humanity in the role I play.

Jana Marie Backhaus-Tors
Frankenfeld (DE), Swakopmund (NA)
Genderfemale
Place of birthAchim / Niedersachen
NationalityGerman
Main professionActor
Working permitsEuropean Union (EU-27), Namibia, South Africa
Housing optionsCape Town (ZA), Hamburg (DE), Bremen (DE), Köln (DE), Düsseldorf (DE), Johannesburg (ZA), Berlin (DE), Frankfurt am Main (DE), Hannover (DE), Windhoek (NA), Walfischbucht (NA)
SpecializationsClown, Comedian, Dubbing actor, Facilitator, Orator, Speaker
Driver's licensesB - Car
Eye colorgreen
Hair colorblond(e)
Height (cm)177
LanguagesGerman(native)EnglishAfrikaansFrench
InstrumentsPianoUkulele
SportHorse ridingIce skatingInline skatingJugglingMarathonRunningShooting (handgun)Shooting (rifle)SoccerStandup paddleboardingYogaAlpine skiingGolfPilatesStage combatSurfing
DanceChoreographyHistorical danceStandard
PitchAlto
SingingChansonFolkPop songs
Special skills(cartoon) voice actingAudio bookAudio dramaClownGreen cardHunterImprovisationMagicSlapstickBalloonistModelStand-up comedy