Daria Monciu

I love life – and spring. Born in Sweden, I grew up with Ronja Räubertochter in my heart: wild, free, and wonderfully unapologetic.

Raised between two worlds – the tough environment of Rinkeby and a German elite school in the city – I grew up in contrast. These opposites have shaped me and are reflected in the roles I am drawn to: strong, complex women who carry more than what meets the eye. Stories like Snabba Cash don’t feel like fiction to me – they feel lived.

With four siblings and a strong single mother, stillness was never an option: boxing, rowing, dancing in the rain, singing, running – always in motion. Still today. Whether Thai boxing, team sports, or riding a Vespa with the wind in my hair – I need energy, rhythm, and freedom. Paragliding in Argentina showed me how far you can go when you dare to jump.

I listen to Antonio Vivaldi and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart just as much as I listen to rap. I paint, act, create, and stay curious. Versatility is not a goal for me – it is a state of being.

Today I live in Berlin. The little wild Daria is still here – only clearer, more focused, and ready for everything that comes next.

For me, the most important thing in life is to never lose joy and to keep a childlike heart. I find inspiration in the work of Joe Dispenza, who reminds me of the vast potential we carry within us when we live consciously.