Background
Traue was born in Mittweida, Saxony, Germany. Her mother was a dancer and musician.
Traue was born in Mittweida, Saxony, Germany. Her mother was a dancer and musician.
She speaks German and English fluently, and appeared in her first English-language role in the film Pandorum. Traue was raised speaking Russian. Her stage career began when she portrayed Jeanne d"Arc in a school play.
Traue performed and toured with the production for four years, appearing on stages throughout Germany, Europe, and in New York City.
Subsequently, Traue appeared in several films and television movies, such as Kleinruppin Forever, Berlin am Meer and Phantomschmerz. In 2008, Traue was chosen for the lead female role in the film Pandorum, a science fiction/thriller film directed by Christian Alvart, written by Travis Milloy, and starring Dennis Quaid and Ben Foster.
In 2013, Traue played villain Faora in the Superman film Manitoba of Steel. In 2015, she portrayed Bony Lizzie in the Universal Pictures action-fantasy film Seventh Son.