Anna-Maria Sieklucka
Entertainment • Updated January 2025
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Biography Overview
Anna-Maria Sieklucka is a Polish actress internationally known for portraying Laura Biel in the erotic drama film 365 Days (2020) and its subsequent sequels. Despite highly negative critical reception, the film achieved massive global popularity on Netflix and became one of the platform’s most-watched titles worldwide.
Early Life & Education
Birthplace: Lublin, Poland
Nationality: Polish
Sieklucka was born in Lublin, the largest city in eastern Poland. She pursued professional acting training at the Wrocław-based Faculty of Puppetry at the AST National Academy of Theatre Arts, graduating in 2018.
She is multilingual and fluent in Polish, English, French, and German.
Family Background
Her father, Jerzy Antoni Sieklucki, is a lawyer. Anna-Maria maintains a relatively private personal life and rarely discusses family matters publicly.
Career
Sieklucka began her professional acting career in Polish television before making her feature film debut. Her breakthrough came shortly after her graduation, positioning her as one of Poland’s most internationally recognized actresses.
Television
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Na dobre i na złe (2019) – Aniela Grabek
Episode: “Jutro będziemy szczęśliwi” -
Twoja twarz brzmi znajomo (2021) – Contestant
Season 14: 7th place -
Dancing with the Stars: Taniec z gwiazdami (2024) – Contestant
Season 28: 7th place
Film
- 365 Days (2020) – Laura Biel
- 365 Days: This Day (2022) – Laura Biel-Torricelli
- The Next 365 Days (2022) – Laura Biel-Torricelli
- Compulsion (2024) – Evie
Sieklucka described filming 365 Days as professionally challenging and stated that she initially hesitated to accept the role after reading the script. The trilogy was critically panned, receiving a rare 0% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and earned her a Golden Raspberry Award nomination for Worst Actress.
Public Reception & Impact
While the 365 Days films were widely criticized, they achieved extraordinary commercial success. According to Newsweek, the original film was the most-watched Netflix movie of 2020, elevating Sieklucka to global recognition.
Major Achievements
- International breakthrough role in 365 Days
- Starred in one of Netflix’s most-watched films of 2020
- Formal theatrical education from Poland’s leading acting academy
Languages
- Polish (native)
- English (fluent)
- French (fluent)
- German (fluent)
Key Facts
- Full Name: Anna-Maria Sieklucka
- Place of Birth: Lublin, Poland
- Profession: Actress
- Years Active: 2019–present
- Known For: Laura Biel in 365 Days
- Education: AST National Academy of Theatre Arts (Wrocław)
- Languages: Polish, English, French, German