This experience made her a powerful advocate against image-based abuse, and she has become a sought-after speaker on the topic. In 2019, she starred in the German TV movie , and she has served as a jury member at festivals like the Berlinale, where she champions emerging filmmakers.
While already a celebrated figure in European cinema, Kekilli achieved massive global recognition through her role as Shae in the HBO epic Game of Thrones. Joining the cast in the first season, she transformed a character that was relatively minor in the books into a pivotal, emotionally resonant figure in the series. This experience made her a powerful advocate against
Refusing to let the media define her, Kekilli delivered a series of powerhouse performances that cemented her place in European cinema: When We Leave Joining the cast in the first season, she