Yangzom Brauen Biography

Fast Facts

• Served as the president of the Tibetan Youth Association, which pressed for Tibetan freedom
• Graduated from the University of Theater and Music in Bern
• Started her career working in independent theater in Switzerland and Germany
• Became known in Germany and Switzerland after starring several television series and films, including the first Swiss sci-fi movie, "Cargo․"
• Her Hollywood breakthrough came in the science fiction film "Aeon Flux," in which she played Inari
• Enjoys experiencing nature and cooking for her friends in her free time
• Published her first book, "Across Many Mountains," in 2008, which became a best seller in Germany and Switzerland