Most Famous Sandras in the World

From Hollywood leads to global pop stars and acclaimed international filmmakers, plenty of well-known figures share the first name Sandra. Below is a friendly tour through the Sandras who have shaped film, television, and music around the world. You’ll find actors behind award-winning performances, singers whose tracks topped charts, and directors whose films traveled the festival circuit—all connected by a single name and a long list of achievements.

Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock is an American actor and producer whose films include ‘Speed’, ‘Miss Congeniality’, ‘The Proposal’, ‘Gravity’, and ‘The Blind Side’. She founded Fortis Films and has produced projects alongside her starring roles. Her work spans comedy, drama, and action, and she has earned major industry honors for her performances. Bullock is also known for philanthropic efforts supporting education and disaster relief.

Sandra Oh

Sandra Oh is a Canadian actor celebrated for her roles in the TV series ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Killing Eve’. She has earned multiple major awards and nominations for television and voice work. Oh has also appeared in films such as ‘Sideways’ and ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’. Beyond acting, she has hosted high-profile ceremonies and contributed to projects across North American and international productions.

Sandra Hüller

Sandra Hüller is a German actor acclaimed for leading roles in ‘Toni Erdmann’ and ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, as well as a key performance in ‘The Zone of Interest’. She has received top European and international awards and nominations for stage and screen. Hüller trained in theater and continues to work in both film and live performance. Her projects screen at major festivals and in wide theatrical releases.

Sandra Dee

Sandra Dee was an American actor and model who became a major teen star with films like ‘Gidget’ and ‘A Summer Place’. She transitioned from early modeling to feature films and won newcomer recognition at the start of her career. Dee later worked in a range of studio pictures and television projects. Her personal life, including her marriage to singer Bobby Darin, also drew public attention.

Sandra Bernhard

Sandra Bernhard is an American comedian, actor, and singer known for the film ‘The King of Comedy’ and TV series including ‘Roseanne’ and ‘Pose’. Her stage show ‘Without You I’m Nothing’ blended comedy and music and later became a film. Bernhard has released albums and performed on Broadway and in recurring television roles. She also hosts ‘Sandyland’ on radio, interviewing entertainers and cultural figures.

Sandra Nasic

Sandra Nasic is the lead singer of the German rock band Guano Apes, known for songs such as ‘Open Your Eyes’ and ‘Lords of the Boards’. With the band, she recorded multiple studio albums and headlined international tours. Nasic has also released solo material and collaborated with other artists. Her performances have appeared on major festival stages and televised music events.

Sandra Echeverría

Sandra Echeverría is a Mexican actor and singer recognized for leading roles in telenovelas including ‘El Clon’ and ‘La fuerza del destino’. She has released music as a solo artist and recorded songs for soundtracks. Echeverría moved between Spanish-language television, streaming series, and feature films. Her work includes collaborations with producers across Mexico and the United States.

Sandra Milo

Sandra Milo was an Italian actor best known for her collaborations with Federico Fellini in ‘8½’ and ‘Juliet of the Spirits’. She acted in a wide range of Italian cinema and also worked in television and theater. Milo received prestigious Italian film honors over her career. She remained a familiar presence in cultural programs and retrospectives celebrating classic European film.

Sandra Kogut

Sandra Kogut is a Brazilian filmmaker whose features include ‘Mutum’, ‘Campo Grande’, and ‘Three Summers’. Her films have screened at major festivals and often explore Brazilian social themes through intimate storytelling. Kogut directs both fiction and documentary projects and has worked internationally. She frequently participates in panels and workshops on contemporary Latin American cinema.

Sandra Nettelbeck

Sandra Nettelbeck is a German director and screenwriter best known for ‘Mostly Martha’, which inspired the English-language remake ‘No Reservations’. She has also directed ‘Helen’ and ‘Mr. Morgan’s Last Love’. Nettelbeck’s films often focus on character-driven narratives with cross-cultural settings. Her work has been showcased at international festivals and distributed in multiple territories.

Sandra Mihanovich

Sandra Mihanovich is an Argentine singer and actor whose repertoire spans pop and rock, including the well-known song ‘Puerto Pollensa’. She has released numerous albums and performed extensively across Latin America. Mihanovich has also appeared in television and theater productions. Over the years, she has received national honors recognizing her contributions to Argentine music.

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