Awards
Nomination Golden Bear - 75th Berlinale - 2025
The film “Yunan” by Ameer Fakher Eldin enters the race for the Golden Bear.
Golden Orange - 59th Antalya Film Festival, Turkey - 2022
The film “Karanlık Gece” (Black Night) receives the Golden Orange for Best Film at the Antalya Film Festival
LupoLeo Award - 2020
Personality of the Year for social commitment to girls' and women's rights
Apoxiomeno Prize International - 2019
In the TV category for outstanding acting performances in the series “Bullets” and “Tatort”, among others
Finnish Television Award nomination - 2018
Sibel Kekilli was nominated for the Kultainen Venla as Best Female Actress in a Drama Series in “Bullets”
Jupiter Award nomination - 2018
Sibel Kekilli was nominated for the Jupiter Award 2018 as Best TV Actress National for her role in “Bruder, Schwarze Macht”.
Grimme Award nomination - 2018
The crime series “Borowski und das Fest des Nordens” is nominated for the Grimme Prize Competition Fiction 2018.
Nomination German Television Thriller Award - 2018
The crime scene “Borowski und das dunkle Netz” was selected for the German TV Thriller Award in Wiesbaden
Glammy Award - 2018
Sibel Kekilli was honored with the “GLAMOUR loves Characters Award” in Munich for her special commitment against racism, sexism and for women's rights.
Integration Award of the island of Norderney - 2017
Sibel Kekilli received the Norderney Island Integration Award at the Emden-Norderney Film Festival. The laudatory speech was held by former German President Christian Wulff, who has also been the patron of the award since it was founded in 2015.
Federal Cross of Merit on Ribbon - 2017
Sibel Kekilli received the Cross of the Order of Merit on Ribbon from Federal President Joachim Gauck at Bellevue Palace on International Women's Day.
Grimme Award nomination - 2016
The crime scene “Die Rückkehr des stillen Gastes” is nominated for the Grimme Prize competition Fiction/Special 2016.
German Audio Film Award - 2016
The crime scene “Borowski und der Himmel über Kiel” has won the German Audio Film Award 2016 in the TV Production category. The prize is awarded annually by the German Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DBSV) for the best audio transcription.
Golden Camera nomination - 2016
The crime scene “Borowski und der Himmel über Kiel” is nominated for the Golden Camera 2016 in the category “Best German Television Film”.
Honorary Commissioner of the Saxon Police - 2015
The Saxon police union awards the title of honorary commissioner to Sibel Kekilli and Axel Milberg. The award is given to the two TV commissioners for their particularly realistic acting performance in the crime series “Der Himmel über Kiel”.
Emmy nomination Game of Thrones - 2014
The fourth season of Game of Thrones was also nominated for numerous Emmys in 2014. Including Best Drama Series.
Grimme Award nomination - 2014
The crime scene “Borowski and the Angel” is nominated for the Grimme Prize Competition Fiction/Special 2014.
SAG Award nomination - 2014
At the Screen Actor's Guild Awards 2014 Sibel Kekilli was nominated with the ensemble of “Game of Thrones”.
Hollywood Reporter Award - 2013
Every year, the Hollywood Reporter Award honors a deserving personality for outstanding achievements in the international film and television industry. In 2013, the award went to Sibel Kekilli for her role as Shae in the HBO series “Game of Thrones”.
GRAZIA Best Dressed Red Carpet Award - 2013
Sibel Kekilli has received the GRAZIA Best Dressed Red Carpet Award 2013.
Bavarian Television Award - 2012
Nominated as best actress in a TV series at the Bavarian Television Award for her role “Sarah Brandt” in Tatort.
Jupiter Award - 2012
Nominated for the Jupiter Award 2012 as best TV actress for her role as “Sarah Brandt” in “Tatort Borowski und der stille Gast”.
Golden Onion - 2011
Actor Award The Golden Onion for “The Stranger” from Komunales Kino in Esslingen
International Images Film Festival for Women in Harare - 2011
Best Actress Award for her role in “The Stranger” at the International Images Film Festival for Women in Harare / Zimbabwe
7th Kazan International Festival of Muslim Cinema - 2011
Best Actress Award for her role in “The Stranger” at the 7th Kazan International Festival of Muslim Cinema
MTV Movie Award - 2011
Nominated for the MTV Movie Award 2011 as best actress for “The Stranger”
German Film Critics' Award - 2011
German Film Critics' Award 2011 for Best Actress in a Leading Role for “The Stranger”
Grand Prix - 2010
Grand Prix 2010 as best actress for her role in “The Stranger” at the International Women's Film Festival of Salé in Morocco
10th International Film Festival Marrakech - 2010
Actor Award for “The Stranger” at the 10th Marrakech International Film Festival
European Film Award - 2010
Nominated for the European Film Award for Best European Actress for her role in “The Stranger”
39th Festival of Nouveau Cinema - 2010
Best Actress at the 39th Montréal Festival of New Cinema for her role in “The Stranger”
Video Champion Artist Award - 2010
“Video Champion Artist Award” as best actress for her role in ”The Stranger”
German Film Award Lola - 2010
“German Film Award Lola” as best actress for her role in ”The Stranger”
Bernhard Wicki Award - 2010
Bernhard Wicki Award for her role in “The Stranger”
Tribeca Film Festival New York - 2010
Best Actress at the “Tribeca Film Festival” in New York for her role in “The Stranger”
15th Festival Turkey/ Germany - 2010
Best Actress at the 15th “Festival Turkey/ Germany” for her role in “The Stranger”
German Oscar nomination - 2010
“Die Fremde” enters the Oscar race for Germany
Street Master Honoris Causa - 2007
Street Master Honoris Causa Berlin
Golden Butterfly Istanbul - 2006
Golden Butterfly Istanbul Special Jury Prize
Golden Orange - 2006
“Golden Orange” as best actress for her role in ‘Eve Dönüs’ (Homecoming), 43rd Golden Orange Festival in Antalya
Zimbabwe International Film Festival - 2005
Award of the “Zimbabwe International Film Festival” as best international actress / leading actress, for “Against the Wall”
Santa Barbara Film Festival - 2005
“Santa Barbara International Film Festival Award” as best actress for her role in ‘Against the Wall’, Santa Barbara Film Festival 2005
7th International Film Festival Santo Domingo - 2005
Award of the 7th International Film Festival Santo Domingo 2005 as best actress for her role in “Head on”
New York Times Magazine - 2005
best 25 performers of the year , New York Times Magazine
Golden Bear - 2004
“Golden Bear” for ”Against the Wall”
German Film Award Lola - 2004
“German Film Award Lola” as best leading actress for her role in ”Against the Wall”
Film Festival Turkey/Germany - 2004
Film Festival Turkey/Germany Nuremberg 2004, award for best actress
Bunte New Faces Award - 2004
“Bunte New Faces Award”, as best young actress
European Film Award - 2004
Nomination at the European Film Awards for her role in “Gegen die Wand” as best actress.
Undine Award - 2004
“Undine Award” as best leading actress for her role in ”Against the Wall”
Bambi - 2004
“Bambi” (Hubert Burda Media award) in the category: Shooting Star for her role in ”Against the Wall”