A Dream Called Cinema and Theater

1.-How was your childhood? I spent my childhood in East Berlin with my two siblings. Western films were unavailable at that time. It was only later that I discovered acting as a profession. 2.-From what age did you decide to be an actor and filmmaker, and how did you know you had the skills to go on TV? I didn’t make a single decision at one specific age to become an actor and filmmaker – it was a gradual process shaped by experience. Acting is a constant learning journey, both in front of and behind the camera. You grow by working through different situations and challenges, many of which can only be understood through practical experience. At 46, I know that you never truly stop learning in this profession. You don’t suddenly “know” you’re ready for the screen – you earn it by doing the work, staying curious, and allowing yourself to grow with every project. 3.-Did your parents support you in the decision you made to be an actor? My parents valued a classic, conserva...

1. What was your childhood like? My childhood was full of love and care. I was my daddy's little doll; he was always there for me, which helped me become very self-confident. He taught me that you shouldn't hit a woman, not even with a rose petal. 2. At what age did you decide to become an actress, and how did you know you had the skills for television? My favorite aunt (Marita) had been an actress, so I came from that artistic streak and had an interest in acting. I participated in school theater from the age of 5. Then, when they saw that I also had a talent for singing, I was invited to TV at the age of 9 to sing with the school choir. From that day on, I knew I was born for the arts, so at the age of 9, I began studying singing and then acting. 3. Did your parents support your decision to become an actress? Yes, I was always very creative, a very extroverted and fashionable child. At 8 years old, I modeled for the first time in a contest in my community. M...