Hi, I’m Sadja Faili, an Utrecht-based actor trained in Meisner, Chubbuck and Method Acting, with on-screen and stage experience across film, television and theatre. I bring authentic characters to life with warmth, energy and a collaborative spirit, always aiming to tell stories that resonate with audiences. I work in Dutch and English and enjoy developing characters through strong preparation, clear communication with directors and fellow performers, and a flexible approach to different genres and formats, from prestige drama to TV commercials and live theatre.

Sadja Faili

Hi, I’m Sadja Faili, an Utrecht-based actor trained in Meisner, Chubbuck and Method Acting, with on-screen and stage experience across film, television and theatre. I bring authentic characters to life with warmth, energy and a collaborative spirit, always aiming to tell stories that resonate with audiences. I work in Dutch and English and enjoy developing characters through strong preparation, clear communication with directors and fellow performers, and a flexible approach to different genres and formats, from prestige drama to TV commercials and live theatre.

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Hi, I’m Sadja Faili, an Utrecht-based actor trained in Meisner, Chubbuck and Method Acting, with on-screen and stage experience across film, television and theatre. I bring authentic characters to life with warmth, energy and a collaborative spirit, always aiming to tell stories that resonate with audiences.

I work in Dutch and English and enjoy developing characters through strong preparation, clear communication with directors and fellow performers, and a flexible approach to different genres and formats, from prestige drama to TV commercials and live theatre.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent
German
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance actress, model and singer at entrepreneur
January 30, 2017 - Present
commercial & film, voiceover, performances, recording artist
Actor at Het doet er toe wat je doet (Film)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Role in feature film directed by Kevin Kok
Actor at Chatter
January 1, 2023 - Present
Film role directed by Sadjad Frogh
Actor at Tea for Two
January 1, 2022 - Present
Film project
Actor at A Box of Chocolates
January 1, 2020 - Present
Film project
Actor at Genoeg
January 1, 2019 - Present
Film project
Actor at Nexium (TVC)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Commercial/TV commercial
Actor at McDonald's (TVC)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Commercial/TV commercial
Actor at NTI (TVC)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Commercial/TV commercial
Actor at Cooder (TVC)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Commercial/TV commercial
Theater Actor at Prison Escape
January 1, 2024 - Present
Theater production
Commercial Actor at Aldi
January 1, 2025 - Present
Commercial/TVC
Commercial Actor at VodafoneZiggo
January 1, 2024 - Present
Commercial/TVC
Commercial Actor at ICS
January 1, 2024 - Present
Commercial/TVC
Commercial Actor at Amazon
January 1, 2023 - Present
Commercial/TVC
Commercial Actor at 711 TVC
January 1, 2022 - Present
Commercial/TVC
Actor at Het doet er toe wat je doet
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Feature film acting role.
Actor at Chatter
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Film acting role.
Actor at Tea for two
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Film acting role.
Actor at A Box of Chocolates
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Film acting role.
Actor at Genoeg (TV)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Television project.
Actor at De Zitting (TV)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Television project.
Theatre Actor at Prison Escape
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Theatre production.
Commercial Actor at ICS
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Commercial spot.
Commercial Actor at Amazon
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Commercial spot.
Commercial Actor at Rijksoverheid
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Commercial spot.
Commercial Actor at Vogelbescherming Nederland
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Commercial spot.
Commercial Actor at Kleertjes.com
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Commercial spot.
Commercial Actor at Bol.com
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Commercial spot.
Commercial Actor at Nexium
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Commercial spot.
Commercial Actor at NTI
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Commercial spot.
Commercial Actor at Quiten van den Bossche
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Commercial spot.
Commercial Actor at Cooder
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Commercial spot.
Commercial Actor at Luc de Kock
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Commercial spot.

Education

Series and Workshops at Meisner Academy
September 1, 2025 - January 27, 2027
Meisner training, Williamson, Checkhov, Linklater
Vocal training at Vocalsz
January 30, 2026 - January 30, 2026
vocal training
Vocal training at Vocalsz
August 1, 2024 - January 30, 2026
vocal training, performance technique & songwriting
Classes at Babette Labeij Music Academy
January 30, 2022 - January 30, 2023
Bachelor degree in Psychology at University Utrecht
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Master degree in Social Psychology at University Utrecht
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Film Actors Academy at FAAAM, Amsterdam
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Chubbuck Technique at Chubbuck
January 1, 2020 - January 30, 2026
Vocal and Music Training at Method Acting Studio Amsterdam
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Meisner Acting Academy at Meisner Acting Academy
January 1, 2025 - January 30, 2026
Bachelor of Psychology at Universiteit Utrecht
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Master of Social Psychology at Universiteit Utrecht
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Film Actors Academy Amsterdam at FAAAM
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Camera Acting at Arianda Schepens
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Meisner Acteeropleiding
January 1, 2025 - April 9, 2026
Method Acting
January 1, 2022 - April 9, 2026
Chubbuck Technique
January 1, 2020 - April 9, 2026
FAAAM (Film Actors Academy Amsterdam)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Camera Acting
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Master of Social Psychology
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Psychology
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services