Shae was a prostitute and Tyrion Lannister 's mistress. Shae is a young woman of mystery, as she won't divulge her true origins. She has a Lorathi accent and is obviously not native to Westeros : she says she arrived there ten years ago. She is first encountered as a camp-follower with the Lannister army in the Riverlands. She has dreams of wealth and power, despite her low social status as a kept woman. At unspecified points in the past, Shae has been to Dorne and Volantis , [3] and worked as a handmaiden for someone named Lady Zourif.

Sibel Kekilli born 16 June is a German actress of Turkish descent. In Game of Thrones Kekilli plays the role of Shae. She was announced in the role on 28 July

Sibel Kekilli born 16 June is a German actress. Kekilli was born and raised in Heilbronn , to a family of Turkish origin. Her parents came to Germany from Turkey in , and were described by Kekilli as "fairly liberal ".