(2004)—which won the —she faced intense media scrutiny regarding her past work in adult films. Despite this "media smear campaign," she established herself as a top-tier actress in Germany, winning two Lola Awards (the German equivalent of an Oscar). Her notable filmography includes:

: Playing the lead role of Umay, a woman fleeing an abusive marriage, she won her second Lola Award for Best Actress. The film also earned her the Best Actress prize at the Tribeca Film Festival .