Biography
Who is Yaël Meier?
Early life
Yaël Meier was born on May 8, 2000, in Lucerne, Switzerland. She grew up primarily in Vitznau, where her family owned a home near Lake Lucerne. Her father worked as an account manager, and her mother was a housewife.
After completing her Matura, Yaël did not pursue an academic degree. Instead, she entered the fields of acting and journalism, building a career in media and marketing from a young age.
Acting career
Yaël Meier began her acting career in 2015 when she played the lead role in Tobias Ineichen's feature film Upload at age fourteen. She attended the audition for fun and was surprised to receive the part.
Following her debut, she appeared in various cinema and television productions. Her film credits include the drama Blue My Mind directed by Lisa Brühlmann and the comedy The Fertile Years Are Over directed by Natascha Beller, as well as Advent Advent.
Journalism and business
Alongside acting, Yaël worked extensively as a journalist. From 2017 to 2020, she served as an editor at Blick, wrote a regular column for Blick am Abend, and hosted a podcast titled Yaël's Talk.
She also worked as a production assistant and actress for the Swiss television format Zwei am Morge. As a freelance journalist, she contributed articles and commentaries to Weltwoche and Neue Zürcher Zeitung.
Zeam and personal life
On February 4, 2020, Yaël and her partner Jo Dietrich established ZEAM GmbH. The advertising and consulting agency focuses on Generation Z, aiming to bridge the gap between companies and younger consumers.
Yaël resides in Zurich with her partner Jo Dietrich and their two children. She has been recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice and is noted as a prominent social media influencer in the DACH region.
Birthday and age
Yaël Meier was born on May 8, 2000, which makes Yaël 26 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Yaël shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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