We were lucky to catch up with Sophie Marita Bach recently and have shared our conversation below.

Sophie Marita, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today We’d love to hear about when you first realized that you wanted to pursue a creative path professionally.

My creative journey started with music. I began playing the violin at five, and shortly after began with the piano as well. Music helped me develop focus and a way to express feelings. Looking back, I think it quietly shaped how I connect with characters and stories, it gave me an early sense of rhythm, emotion, and communication without having to speak.
In school, I found myself drawn to the stage. I loved the way theatre fused so many of the things I cared about: discipline, emotion, collaboration. But the real turning point came in 12th grade, when I was cast as one of the leads in “Roberto Zucco” by Bernard-Marie Koltès. That production changed something in me. I remember one moment very vividly: there was a scene in which my character doesn’t even speak. It’s my scene partner who delivers the lines, but the weight of the moment fell on how I listened, how I reacted. It was emotionally intense, and there was no place to hide behind dialogue. I had to be completely present, just existing in the character’s inner world. I wasn’t just playing a role, I was living it. Feeling the character so deeply, becoming them in that silence, did something to me. It gave me this sense of truth and freedom that I hadn’t experienced before. That was the moment I understood that acting isn’t about doing, it’s about being. And I knew then, without a doubt, that this was what I wanted to do.
From then on, I started training seriously: taking acting classes, studying technique, and immersing myself in the craft.
In 2022, I moved to Los Angeles to study at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. That decision wasn’t just about following a dream, it felt like the natural next step for something that had been growing in me for a long time.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I’m an actress with a deep interest in stories that feel real and resonant. I’m especially drawn to characters with emotional depth and to projects that tell stories from perspectives we don’t often hear. Whether it’s film, theatre, TV, or more experimental work, I’m always looking for work that feels meaningful and honest.
What sets me apart, I would say is the creative foundation I was raised with. I grew up in a very artistic environment where I was encouraged to explore and express myself through all kinds of mediums: music, movement, visual arts, performance. Beyond acting, I sing, dance, play several instruments, and understand the filmmaking process from both in front of and behind the camera. That combination has given me a strong sense of storytelling as a whole. I see characters not just as roles to perform, but as pieces of a larger artistic vision. I think that depth of experience allows me to bring something layered and collaborative to every project I’m part of.
One of the things I’m most proud of is moving to Los Angeles on my own when I was 20. I left my hometown, Cologne because something deep inside me said it was the right move. I didn’t know how it would go and I didn’t have many connections, but I trusted that inner voice and followed it. Now I see how profoundly this courage helped me grow.
If someone is discovering my work for the first time, I’d want them to know that I care deeply about storytelling that resonates. I’m not interested in putting on a performance just for show, I want to explore something real, even in the smallest moments. I think there’s power in stillness, in subtlety, in the quiet things we often overlook.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

For me, one of the most rewarding aspects of being an artist is the chance to turn something deeply personal into something universal. It’s not an easy path, there’s a lot of competition, and sometimes you feel like you’re pushing against a world that doesn’t always take the work seriously. But despite the uncertainty, there’s nothing more fulfilling than creating something that truly resonates with people. To be able to do what you love and, through that, offer something meaningful; to spark emotion, to shift perspectives, to speak up for those who haven’t been heard, that’s the real reward. Art has the power to connect, to heal, and to challenge. And knowing that something I’ve created might stay with someone, even for a moment, makes all the difficulty worth it.

Have any books or other resources had a big impact on you?

One book that really stuck with me is “Normal People” by Sally Rooney. It explores human behavior with such quiet intensity, it’s subtle, but incredibly raw. It talks about mental health, communication, class, self-worth, and how our early experiences shape us. There’s nothing loud or forced about it, it all feels honest and real.
Reading it made me reflect on the importance of authenticity, especially in creative work. The most meaningful projects I’ve been part of have always come from environments where people felt safe to show up as themselves, where emotional expression wasn’t performed, but allowed to surface naturally. “Normal People” reminded me how much people often carry in silence, and how transformative it can be simply to listen and truly see someone. To me, the most powerful stories aren’t the ones that are loud, but those that simply sit with you, and linger in your soul.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiemaritabach/
• Other: https://www.filmmakers.eu/en/actors/sophie-marita-bach

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Bozhidar Krstev