Korinna Krauss grew up in Munich, Brussels and Athens. She studied painting at Berlin University of the Arts (UdK) for three years and then began to study documentary film at the University of Television and Film in Munich (HFF), what she finished with a diploma. During her studies she directed several short films, music videos and film installations. In addition she completed her acting education at Athanor Academy in February 2009 with a diploma and since than has worked as an actress in various cinema and theatre productions.