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Majana Cory graduated with a professional acting degree from the Hamburg School of Speech and Dramatic Arts. Afterwards she completed her musical theater studies at the University of Music and Theater graduating with a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts in 2003. Cory completed her qualifications at the Department of Drama, Film and Television in Berlin. In addition, the actress graduated as a voice-over and dubbing artist from the German Pop Academy in Hamburg.
As a young teenager Majana Cory debuted in “Tatort” with the actors Klaus Löwitsch and Pierre Franckh under the direction of Jürgen Roland. Cory continued her film work with the 1989 movie project “Love Without Name”, directed by Sebastian Grobler. This was followed by several roles in TV series including “Faust”, “Die Gerichtsreporterin”, “Girl Friends”, and “Die Feuerengel”. During these productions Cory was in the company of such actors as Heiner Lauterbach, Barbara Auer, Michael Mendl, and Udo Schenk to mention a few. During this time she also worked with the directors Hartmut Griesmayr and Michael Mackenroth. In addition, Cory played in movies such as “Alles außer Mord”, “Hamburg – Stadt in Angst”, and “Der Hurenstreik” working with directors Roland Suso Richter, Daniel Helfer and Martin Enlen.
Majana Cory was featured in the role of Sonji, performing with Matthias Fuchs and Uli Krohm, in the radio play “A Thrilla in Manila” directed by Norbert Schaeffer and produced by NDR. She also played Elfe in the radio play “Das Phönixhouse” (also produced by NDR) where she was featured as an actor and singer. In addition, Cory has participated in numerous commercial spots, documentaries, and acted in the musicals “Sisi”, “Hinter den Kulissen” and “Life and Times”. The actress and singer was also cast in the play “Volksmusik” directed by Rainald Grebe at the Thalia Theater in Hamburg for the seasons 2012/2013 until 2014/2015. Afterwards she played in Markus Bothes „Tausendundeine Nacht“ at the Deutsches Schauspielhaus Hamburg.
Majana Cory is a versatile mezzosoprano and has toured with Jo Ann Pickens and the Jamboree Gospel Singers and has performed with the Melbra-Rai-Orchestra at the Jazz Festival in Düren. The singer also participated in the Eurovision Song Contest with the Isgaard-Formation. Cory has a wonderful classic jazz program that has been performed in various music clubs in New York. She also continues to sing and perform in many different bands.