Aïda Ballmann is a multifaceted artist who has made a significant impact in the world of acting, direction, and production. Born on the island of El Hierro, with German descent, she has a unique cultural background that has undoubtedly influenced her creative endeavors.
Ballmann's journey in the arts began with a degree in Dramatic Art from Gijón and Seville in 2009. She further honed her skills by training in the Meisner technique, a method developed by Sanford Meisner, in both Germany and Spain.
Early in her career, Ballmann worked with various theater companies, including La sonrisa del lagarto, Fauna y Arte, and La carbonería de la Lola, participating in over a dozen productions. Her experience as a stunt performer also led her to work on productions such as El oro del Rin and La Valquiria of La fura del Baus.
In 2012, Ballmann made her feature film debut in The Extraordinary Tale, directed by J.F. Ortuño and Laura Alvea. The film, shot in English, earned her critical acclaim, including awards for Best Actress at the Cardiff Independent Film Festival and Film Bizarro, as well as nominations at the Andalusian Film Awards (ASECAN). The film received attention from notable publications such as Hollywood Reporter.
Ballmann's subsequent work included starring in Spanish television series, such as "Lo que escondían sus ojos," "El tiempo entre costuras," "Águila Roja," "Brigada de fenómenos," and "Malviviendo," as well as feature films like "La velocidad de nuestros pensamientos" by Nacho Chueca, the German production "Die Insel" by Lars Ostmann, "El gigante y la sirena" by Roberto Chinet, "Atlánticas" by Guillermo García López, "The Europeans" by Víctor García León, and "Gleich" by Jeniffer Castañeda.
One of her notable short films is "Five Minutes" by Genesis Lence, which premiered at the Short Film Corner section of the 74th Cannes Film Festival. Ballmann co-starred in the film with her sister Serai Ballmann.
Ballmann's debut as a director and producer came with the documentary "Sand Path," which explores the theme of interculturality and has been screened at over thirty-five festivals.
