Nina Hafner.

Actor. Performing Artist.

I am Nina.

My passion is to express emotion with sensitivity and versatility.

I am a 24 year old, skilled professional actor and performing artist.

My love and dedication for acting began at the very early age of 5, when I was part of the “Viennese Kidsopera” in Austria. These past 18 years were filled with several leading appearances in musicals, TV, and cinema. In this time period I attended various acting, singing and dancing education classes. My education was completed by 3-years in one of the best acting schools in Austria, the “Acting academy Elfriede Ott”.
My first leading role in a feature movie was the stepping stone to London, to the International School of Screen Acting. .

Now that I have received the "Global Talent: Exceptional promise" UK work visa, I am eager to contribute to serious and passionate creative projects.

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“Nina thinks holistically and, in addition to acting, knows how to present herself perfectly in the media. This contributed significantly to the success of our project."

Bernhard Ratka | Director Dinner for 8

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Nina Hafner |

Actor. Performing Artist.

Highlights

France

Cannes Film Festival 2025

I had the honour of attending the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. It was an extraordinary experience watching outstanding films from across the globe, meeting visionary filmmakers, and connecting with inspiring artists from every corner of the industry.

This week has been a celebration of cinema, creativity, and international collaboration. I am incredibly grateful to have been part of it.

United Kingdom

"Global Talent" work visa

I have got the honour of receiving a "Global Talent" work visa in the UK. It is valid for five years and renewable after that period.

In order to get this prestigious visa I have provided proof of international awards, international performances as well as international media recognition. These proofs were crowned by letters of recommendation by various leaders of the art world both in my home country Austria and the United Kingdom.

I adore my chosen second home of London and am excited to establish my professional base here as well.

Dinner Für Acht Nina Hafner ist Caro Movie Poster

leading role

Movie: Dinner for 8

Amazing Austria Entertainment presents the big picture film DINNER FOR EIGHT. I am incredibly happy to be part of this project by embodying the role of “Caro” and creating the title song together with Tobias Alexander Ratka.

Six young adults encounter an explosive topic at dinner: to what extend are we being monitored by our digital devices? What if "someone" is actually always listening?

best leading role - category musical theater

Award: Pagageno Award 2019

The Papageno Award® is the most important international youth theatre award in Europe.

I have the honor of being awarded the Golden Papageno for “Best musical theatre lead”, for my performance of the many-faceted teenager Alice in the musical “Alice in Wonderland”.

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leading role

Musical: Alice in Wonderland

In 2018, 32 young professionals embodied a poetic and wonderful stage performance for all of the family, created by the intendant and mastermind Norberto Bertassi and director Norbert Holoubek.

5.000 guests left the over 20 sold out shows joyful and excited.