Elyas M'Barek (German: [eˈliːas əmˈbaːʁɛk]; born 29 May 1982)[2] is an Austrian actor based in Germany.

Alongside Arnel Taci, who in Türkisch für Anfänger was his best friend,[3] he acted in the TV series "Abschnitt 40".

In 2008, he appeared in Gansel's acclaimed drama film Die Welle, in the role of Sinan, a student who embraces fascism.

In 2012, he reunited with Mädchen, Mädchen and Die Welle co-star Max Riemelt in the drama film Heiter bis Wolkig opposite Jessica Schwarz and Anna Fischer and played a lead in the Turkish for Beginners [de] feature film.

[4] In 2013, he starred in Fack ju Göhte, which was seen by three million people in 17 days and became the most successful German film of the year.