Who Is Maren Eggert? First Winner Of "Non-Gender" Interpretation Award

Maren Eggert: German actor Maren Eggert is the first winner of best “non-gender” performance for her role as Alma in the romantic comedy film I'm Your Man.

The award for best "non-gender" interpretation is awarded to the best actor irrespective of gender. Eggert was awarded the prize on March 5, 2021, at the closing ceremony of the Berlin International Film Festival which was held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The best “non-gender” performance was introduced this year and replaced the Silver Bears for Best Actor and Best Actress.

Who Is Maren Eggert?

1. Maren Eggert is best known for her role as Frieda Jung in the German television series
2. She has also starred as Dora in the film Das Experiment, opposite actor Moritz Bleibtreu.
3. The drama film Marseille stars her as the lead character Sophie. The film was screened at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.
4. She has been an ensemble member at the Thalia Theater in Hamburg since the year 2000.
5. Eggert is the first person to win the best “non-gender” performance award at the Berlin International Film Festival.
6. She received the award for her role in the romantic comedy I’m Your Man (Ich bin dein Mensch) where she plays the role of a researcher falling in love with a humanoid robot played by actor Dan Stevens.