Person Biography:
Yvonne Maria Schaefer is a German-American actress and producer, based in Frankfurt, Germany, and New York, NY. She began her career as an actress and model, working with agencies in Europe, Asia, and South Africa for designers and sports manufacturers.
Early Life and Education:
Yvonne studied at Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Germany, in the 1990s. During this time, she was voted "Action Girl" by Maxim Lifestyle Magazine due to her activities in extreme sports and worldwide travels.
Career:
Yvonne has worked in international films, TV series, and stage productions, including Forget Me Not (2009),The Mask (1994),The Bounty Hunter (2010),The Brooklyn Banker (2016),and many more. She has also worked as a producer, founding YMC Films Productions in New York in 2008 and YMC Entertainment in Frankfurt am Main, Germany in 2012.
Personal Life:
Yvonne met actor and painter Federico Castelluccio in 2008, and the couple lives in New York City. Federico discovered a painting by Guercino on a joint trip to Frankfurt and bought it at auction, leading to a limited 6-part documentary series about the discovery.
Consulting and Advising:
Yvonne advises international film productions and is a consultant to companies and start-ups in other industries. She is known as Yvonne Schäfer.
