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Yvonne Maria Schäfer

  • Actress
  • Producer
  • Casting Director
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In Castro's Cuba, one man finds a way to fight back through art. Against all odds, an artist awakens a town with a herd of 12 metal elephants and forever changes the eyes of Havana. Producer Carlo Gutaff, Yvonne Maria Schaefer, Sam Duffin II This Video is associated with: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1908742/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5999428/
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Yvonne Maria Schaefer a German American actress and producer, based in Frankfurt, Germany, and New York, NY.

Early on she began her career as an actress and model. Yvonne worked with agencies in Europe, Asia, and South Africa for designers and sports manufacturers.

In the 1990s, Yvonne studied at Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Due to her activities in extreme sports and worldwide travels, Maxim Lifestyle Magazine voted Yvonne Maria Schaefer as the "Action Girl". Yvonne was on the annual Maxim Calendar - Most Beautiful Woman of the Year, along with Pamela Anderson, Elisha Cuthbert and Carmen Electra. Yvonne resumed her work as an actress, in the 1990s and has worked in international films, TV series, and stage productions. She sang background vocals for various bands including Joe Cocker and Vanessa Mae . She lived part-time in various countries in Asia and Mallorca and Malaga, Spain, where worked in Spanish film productions, including in the thriller Trece. In 2008 Yvonne moved to New York City where she continued working as an actress and producer. In the same year, she founded YMC Films Productions in New York, and in 2012 YMC Entertainment a branch in Frankfurt am Main Germany. During her travels, Yvonne intensively studied the theories of physics linking the spiritual with the material world. In addition, she attended international seminars in metaphysics, epigenetics, and healing science

She worked in films including, Forget Me Not (2009) opposite Peter Greene , (Pulp Fiction (1994) , (The Bounty Hunter (2010), The Mask (1994) . In the Brooklyn Banker she worked with David Proval (Smokin' Aces (2006) , (Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous (2005) In The Brooklyn Banker (2016) , directed by Federico Castelluccio, Made (2001) (The Sopranos (1999), (The Pink Panther 2 (2009) with Paul Sorvino , (Goodfellas (1990) and Troy Garity (Gangster Squad (2013) Yvonne played an Arabic mother and wife of a strict Diplomat, in the comedy TV Pilot, Man of the House directed by Christopher Backus ,with Mira Sorvino and Fergie In 2012 she was the female lead in the festival film Checkmate, Keep Your Enemies Closer (2013)and played alongside Manny Perez (La soga (2009) The Ministers (2009) ) and William Sadler,(The Green Mile (1999), The Shawshank Redemption (1994) . This film premiered in 2013, at the Albuquerque Film and Media Experience, supported by Robert Redford. Yvonne worked with (Carlito's Way (1993), Smoke (1995) in the film APT.5K. Yvonne co-produced the thriller, The Child (2012), an adaptation of the bestselling novel by Sebastian Fitzek, with Eric Roberts, The Dark Knight (2008), Sunny Mabrey and Ben Becker. In the film The Child, Yvonne plays the role of Sophie Stern, Eric Roberts 's character's ex-wife. She is the lead in the Texas film production Voodoo (2014) and in the film Mi Hijo (2015), directed by John Hoyt. Yvonne co-produced a segment of Berlin, I Love You (2019) , with Hayden Panettiere ,

In 2008, Yvonne Maria Schaefer met the actor and painter Federico Castelluccio. The couple lives in New York City. On a joint trip to Frankfurt Germany, Federico Castelluccio discovered a painting by the 17th-century Italian baroque painter Guercino and bought it at auction. A limited 6-part Doku-series by German filmmakers was made about the discovery of the long-lost painting, featuring Federico Castelluccio and Yvonne, titled "This can only be a real Guercino".

Yvonne also advises international film productions and is a consultant to companies and start-ups in other industries.

known as Yvonne Schäfer.
BornSeptember 28, 1975
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BornSeptember 28, 1975
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  • Awards
    • 1 win & 7 nominations

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German American actress Yvonne Maria Schaefer filming `Story to Tell`
Actress, Producer, Yvonne Maria Schaefer, President of YMC Fimls attends the premiere "The Ministers" in New York City
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Actress Yvonne Maria Schaefer & Actor Federico Castelluccio (The Sopranos) attend the "2 Guns" World premiere in New York City Guests: 50 Cent Jackson, Mark Wahlberg, Bill Paxton, Yvonne Maria Schaefer, Denzel Washington, Fred Ward, Edward
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Yvonne Maria Schaefer and  Federico Castelluccio attending Godfather of Harlem Premiere with Forest Withaker at the Apollo Theatre in New York October 2019
Sopranos Con Launch PartyNEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 01:  Federico Castelluccio with Yvonne Maria Schaefer, Danny Trader, Joe Fama and Michael Mota attend the Sopranos Con Launch Party at Playboy Club New York on October 1, 2019 in New York City.  (Photo by Bobby Bank/Getty Images)
Federico Castelluccio and Yvonne Maria Schaefer attend Aviron Pictures With The Cinema Society Host A Special Screening Of 'Serenity'  with Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway at Museum of Modern Art on January 23, 2019 in New York City.
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The Ministers Film Premiere New York City

Known for

Robert LaSardo, Scott King, Kedrick Brown, Sam Rivas, and Tiffanie Mims in Home Stay (2020)
Home Stay
3.9
  • Rachel
  • 2020
Berlin, I Love You (2019)
Berlin, I Love You
4.7
  • Janis
  • 2019
Little West 12th Street (2017)
Little West 12th Street
8.5
TV Movie
  • Carol
  • 2017
Troy Garity in The Brooklyn Banker (2016)
The Brooklyn Banker
5.8
  • Rosie
  • 2016

Credits

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Actress

  • Operation Dagon (2022)
    Operation Dagon
    • 2022
  • Noel Gugliemi, Robert LaSardo, Carlos Ramirez, Anthony Guajardo, Timothy DeLaGhetto, and Keavy Bradley in The Pizza Joint (2021)
    The Pizza Joint
    • Gabi
    • 2021
  • Robert LaSardo, Scott King, Kedrick Brown, Sam Rivas, and Tiffanie Mims in Home Stay (2020)
    Home Stay
    • Rachel
    • 2020
  • Berlin, I Love You (2019)
    Berlin, I Love You
    • Janis
    • 2019
  • Little West 12th Street (2017)
    Little West 12th Street
    • Carol
    • TV Movie
    • 2017
  • Troy Garity in The Brooklyn Banker (2016)
    The Brooklyn Banker
    • Rosie
    • 2016
  • Outcall (2016)
    Outcall
    • Denise
    • 2016
  • Happy Birthday (2015)
    Happy Birthday
    • Anna
    • Short
    • 2015
  • Mi Hijo (2015)
    Mi Hijo
    • Carmen
    • Short
    • 2015
  • Suri Frey (2014)
    Suri Frey
    • Suri Frey
    • Short
    • 2014
  • Checkmate, Keep Your Enemies Closer (2013)
    Checkmate, Keep Your Enemies Closer
    • Sandra Aguilar
    • Short
    • 2013
  • Stanley's Adventures
    • Secretary
    • Short
    • 2013
  • The Child (2012)
    The Child
    • Sophie Stern
    • 2012
  • Keep Your Enemies Closer (2011)
    Keep Your Enemies Closer
    • Sandra Agilar
    • Short
    • 2011
  • Bank Robbery (2010)
    Bank Robbery
    • Cat
    • Short
    • 2010

Producer

  • The Cuban Herd
    • executive producer, producer
    • Completed
  • Eric Roberts, Ali Hasil, Gürgen Öz, Berrak Tüzünataç, and Kuzey Yücehan in The Other Path (2023)
    The Other Path
    • consulting producer
    • 2023
  • Rickshaw Girl (2022)
    Rickshaw Girl
    • associate producer
    • 2022
  • Robert LaSardo, Scott King, Kedrick Brown, Sam Rivas, and Tiffanie Mims in Home Stay (2020)
    Home Stay
    • co-producer
    • 2020
  • Berlin, I Love You (2019)
    Berlin, I Love You
    • segment producer
    • 2019
  • Outcall (2016)
    Outcall
    • producer
    • 2016
  • Glory Peru: The Golden Death
    • consulting producer
    • 2015
  • The Mysterious Melody (2015)
    The Mysterious Melody
    • consulting producer
    • 2015
  • Charlie, Trevor and a Girl Savannah (2015)
    Charlie, Trevor and a Girl Savannah
    • associate producer
    • 2015
  • Happy Birthday (2015)
    Happy Birthday
    • executive producer
    • producer
    • Short
    • 2015
  • Stick 'Em Up! Reloaded (2014)
    Stick 'Em Up! Reloaded
    • producer
    • 2014
  • Checkmate, Keep Your Enemies Closer (2013)
    Checkmate, Keep Your Enemies Closer
    • producer
    • Short
    • 2013
  • The Child (2012)
    The Child
    • co-producer
    • 2012
  • Keep Your Enemies Closer (2011)
    Keep Your Enemies Closer
    • executive producer
    • producer
    • Short
    • 2011
  • Forget Me Not (2009)
    Forget Me Not
    • executive producer
    • producer (as Yvonne Maria Schaefer)
    • Short
    • 2009
  • Keks (2004)
    Keks
    • executive producer
    • producer
    • Short
    • 2004

Casting Director

  • Eric Roberts, Ali Hasil, Gürgen Öz, Berrak Tüzünataç, and Kuzey Yücehan in The Other Path (2023)
    The Other Path
    • Casting Director (international cast)
    • 2023
  • Berlin, I Love You (2019)
    Berlin, I Love You
    • Casting Director (international cast)
    • 2019
  • The Child (2012)
    The Child
    • Casting Director
    • 2012
  • In-development projects at IMDbPro

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Suri Frey
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Happy Birthday
Trailer 1:12
Happy Birthday
The Cuban Herd
Trailer 2:08
The Cuban Herd
Checkmate, Keep Your Enemies Closer
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Checkmate, Keep Your Enemies Closer
The Child
Trailer 1:52
The Child
The Child
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The Child
The Child
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The Child
The Child
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The Child
The Child
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The Child

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Yvonne Maria Schaefer
  • Height
    • 5′ 9¼″ (1.76 m)
  • Born
    • September 28, 1975
    • Frankfurt am Main, Germany
  • Spouse
    • Federico CastelluccioJune 7, 2011 - present
  • Publicity listings
    • 6 Interviews
    • 51 Articles
    • 43 Pictorials
    • 4 Magazine Cover Photos

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  • Gender / Gender identity
    • Female

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    Yvonne Maria Schaefer is the girlfriend of Federico Castelluccio.

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