Carla Juri Icons: A Journey of Unconventional Roles and Awards

Carla Juri is a talented Swiss actress who has made a name for herself in the film industry with her unique performances and versatility. Her career took off shortly after she played a student in the acclaimed drama 'Finsterworld' (2013), where she portrayed a young woman with an unconventional attitude towards body hygiene and sex, and desperately sought to reunite her divorced parents. For this role, she received the Actor's Award at the Locarno IFF and was nominated for the German Film Award.

In 2012, Juri was honored as one of the European 'Shooting Stars' at the IFF Berlin, which drew significant attention from the media. This led to her being cast as the female lead in 'Feuchtgebiete' (Wetlands), the screen adaptation of the best-selling novel of the same name. Her performance earned her the 2012 Swiss Film Award for Best Actress.

Juri's impressive career continued with roles such as a young wealthy woman who falls in love with a disfigured boy from a poor family in Xavier Koller's 'Eine wen iig, dr Dällebach Kari' (CH, 2011). She received the Swiss Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of a lively woman involved in a tragic accident in '180°' (CH, 2010).

Before making it big on the screen, Juri honed her acting skills by studying at various institutions. From 2005 to 2007, she studied acting in Los Angeles and later joined the city's Theatrical Arts Theatre Company. She then moved to London in 2008 to study at the Actors Centre until 2010.

Born in Locarno, Switzerland in 1985, Juri has come a long way since her early days as an aspiring actress. With her unique roles and awards under her belt, she continues to make a mark on the film industry with her talent and versatility.

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