List of Verbotene Liebe characters
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This is a list of major characters that appear (or have appeared) on the soap opera
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 Verbotene Liebe
Verbotene Liebe
Verbotene Liebe , often abbreviated to VL, is a Rose d'Or Award-winning German television soap opera. The show was created by Reg Watson and first broadcast on Das Erste on 2 January 1995...

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Barbara von Anstetten
Born as Barbara von Sterneck, Barbara is the mother of Gero and Kati von Sterneck. She was married to Roberto Fiorani and Christoph von Anstetten. Both marriages were divorced. Had a long-time rivalry with Clarissa von Anstetten. Left Düsseldorf to begin a new life in Singapore
Singapore
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Ben von Anstetten †
Full name is Benedict von Anstetten and he was the younger brother of Christoph von Anstetten (deceased). Ben was the father of Rajan Rai and married to his death to Tanja von Anstetten
Tanja von Anstetten
Tanja von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , played by actress Miriam Lahnstein. She made her first appearance on-screen on 21 June 1995 and left after three years in May 1998. Lahnstein returned to the role in 2001, where she was seen from 24 April to...

. He was killed by the former butler of the Anstetten family, who wanted to kill Clarissa.


Carolin von Anstetten
Born as Carolin Mohr. She is the older sister of Isabell Mohr Brandner and was married to Henning von Ansetten. He divorced her, after he found out, that Carolin had an affair with his father Christoph. When she leaves town, Carolin is pregnant. It never came out, if it is Christoph or Henning's son. She tells her sister later in a letter, that her son is named Aaron. Four Years after she left Düsseldorf she is seen on the Düsseldorf Airport with two little girls.


Christoph von Anstetten †
Owned the Anstetten Holding and was married to Astrid von Anstetten to her death. He had one son, named Henning, with her. When the show started in 1995, Astrid was already dead and Christoph married to Clarissa von Anstetten, his second wife. He was the adoptive father of Clarissa's daughter Julia. After he divorced Clarissa, Christoph married Barbara von Sterneck. After she leaves him, Christoph began an affair with his daughter-in-law, Carolin. When the affair ended, Clarissa tricked Christoph to marry her again. When he couldn't longer live with that, he shot himself.


Clarissa von Anstetten
Clarissa von Anstetten
Clarissa von Anstetten is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was played by actress Isa Jank from the show's debut on January 2, 1995 to September 5, 2001. Jank left the show after a disagreement with the producers...

Born as Clara Prozeski. She has two children, Jan Brandner and Julia von Anstetten, with Arno Brandner. Was twice married to Christoph von Anstetten (deceased). Her best friend was Charlie Schneider
Charlie Schneider
Charlotte 'Charlie' Schneider is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe, portrayed by actress Gabriele Metzger. She made her first appearance on screen in the series premiere on 2 January 1995...

. Had a long-time rivalry with Christoph's third wife Barbara and with Tanja von Anstetten
Tanja von Anstetten
Tanja von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , played by actress Miriam Lahnstein. She made her first appearance on-screen on 21 June 1995 and left after three years in May 1998. Lahnstein returned to the role in 2001, where she was seen from 24 April to...

. After Tanja's plan to kill Henning failed in 2001, Tanja pointed a gun on Clarissa, when they were on a plane together. However, the plane crashed and Clarissa ended up presumed death.


Hannes von Anstetten
Hannes von Lahnstein
Johannes "Hannes" von Lahnstein II is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . He is the son of Tanja von Anstetten and Ansgar von Lahnstein. The character was played by child actors Daniel and Simon Kühn from March 20, 2006 to November 24, 2008...

For more information look under Hannes von Lahnstein.


Henning von Anstetten
Henning von Anstetten
Henning Christoph August von Anstetten is a fictional character from German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was first played by the late Markus Hoffmann from the series premiere on January 2, 1995 to February 1996. Two years later, actor Hendirk Martz took over the role and played...

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Was the heir to the Anstetten dynasty and the son of Christoph und Astrid von Anstetten (both deceased). Henning was married to Carolin Mohr and to Tanja von Anstetten
Tanja von Anstetten
Tanja von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , played by actress Miriam Lahnstein. She made her first appearance on-screen on 21 June 1995 and left after three years in May 1998. Lahnstein returned to the role in 2001, where she was seen from 24 April to...

. He divorced both of them, before he married Marie von Beyenbach in 2002. However, Henning died after he fall from a tower, when he had a fight with Mark Roloff.


Julia von Anstetten
Julia von Anstetten
Julia Mendes is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , played by Valerie Niehaus. She is introduced in the series' premiere on January 2, 1995. She departed from the series in July 1997, when Niehaus decided to pursue other roles...

For more information look under Julia Mendes.


Marie von Anstetten †
Born as Marie von Beyenbach. She is the daughter of Martin von Beyenbach (deceased) and his first wife Sylvia Jones. She is also the sister to Felix von Beyenbach and half-sister to Franziska von Beyenbach. Marie was married to Henning von Anstetten to his death in 2002. After this tragic lost, Marie became a drug addict. She slept with a guy named Carsten and infects herself with the HIV
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus is a lentivirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome , a condition in humans in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening opportunistic infections and cancers to thrive...

. Later she leaves town with her teenage love Ray Marks and begins a new life in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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. She returned three years later to Felix' wedding, where she told her family and friends that she is still together with Ray and her condition is fine.


Tanja von Anstetten
Tanja von Anstetten
Tanja von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , played by actress Miriam Lahnstein. She made her first appearance on-screen on 21 June 1995 and left after three years in May 1998. Lahnstein returned to the role in 2001, where she was seen from 24 April to...

For more information look under Tanja von Lahnstein.

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Maria di Balbi †
Younger sister of Francesca and Carlotta di Balbi. Had once an affair with Francesca's fiancé Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actor Thomas Gumpert from September 23, 2003 to January 9, 2008.-Storylines:...

 and is the mother of his only son, Ansgar von Lahnstein
Ansgar von Lahnstein
Ansgar Eduard Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actor Wolfram Grandezka. He debuted in the role on January, 22 2004....

. Is the aunt of Carla
Carla von Lahnstein
Carla Sophia von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actress Claudia Hiersche. She made her first appearance on screen on September 19, 2003 and left the show on November 10, 2009. Hiersche then returned for a guest stint on January 29, 2010...

, Leonard
Leonard von Lahnstein
Dr. Leonard Antonio Sebastian von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor Lars Korten from March 11, 2004 to September 10, 2009.-Storylines:...

 and Constantin von Lahnstein
Constantin von Lahnstein
Constantin von Lahnstein is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe and was portrayed by actor Milan Marcus from December 9, 2004 to November 26, 2008. Marcus left the show for college, but had several guest appearance since then and was still listed as main cast member in the...

. Spend many years in a mental hospital. Had a romance with Ludwig von Lahnstein
Ludwig von Lahnstein
Ludwig von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is played by actor Krystian Martinek since 22 December 2009.-Background:...

, later tried to kill him in a fire. Commits suicide when she's taken back in psychiatric care.


Fiona Beckmann †
Was one of the few to know the secret of Jan Brandner
Jan Brandner
Jan Brandner is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was played from the show's debut on January 2, 1995 to August 27, 1997 by actor Andreas Brucker. In March 2011, the role was surprisingly recast with actor Hubertus Grimm; reinstating the Brandner family and...

 and Julia von Anstetten
Julia von Anstetten
Julia Mendes is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , played by Valerie Niehaus. She is introduced in the series' premiere on January 2, 1995. She departed from the series in July 1997, when Niehaus decided to pursue other roles...

 and was a temporarily caretaker of Jan. Had a relationship to Max Orbis to his death. She later died off-screen.


Bernd von Beyenbach
Bernd von Beyenbach
Bernhard 'Bernd ' Konstantin Ferdinand von Beyenbach is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by Ron Holzschuh from March 19, 2003 to February 13, 2007...

Younger brother of Martin von Beyenbach. Had once an affair with Martin's first wife Sylvia Jones
Sylvia Jones (Verbotene Liebe)
Sylvia Jones is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe ...

. Father of Vanessa von Beyenbach and uncle to Marie, Felix and Franziska von Beyenbach. Former lover of Laura Tirado. Married to Martin's second wife Beatrice to her death. Married later divorced to Carla von Lahnstein
Carla von Lahnstein
Carla Sophia von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actress Claudia Hiersche. She made her first appearance on screen on September 19, 2003 and left the show on November 10, 2009. Hiersche then returned for a guest stint on January 29, 2010...

. Was engaged to Charlie Schneider
Charlie Schneider
Charlotte 'Charlie' Schneider is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe, portrayed by actress Gabriele Metzger. She made her first appearance on screen in the series premiere on 2 January 1995...

 and had an affair with her niece Olivia
Olivia Schneider
Olivia Schneider is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actress and singer Kristina Dörfer from December 29, 2006 to September 24, 2009.- Character's background :...

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Marie von Beyenbach
For more information look under Marie von Anstetten.


Sylvia von Beyenbach
Sylvia Jones (Verbotene Liebe)
Sylvia Jones is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe ...

For more information look under Sylvia Jones.


Achim Brandner
Brother of Arno
Arno Brandner
Arno Brandner is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is portrayed since the show's debut on January 2, 1995 by actor Konrad Krauss.-Background:...

 and cousin of Philipp and Matthias
Matthias Brandner
Matthias Brandner is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor and entertainer Thomas Ohrner. He made his first appearance on screen on January 15, 2008.-The arrival:...

. He is also the father of Jana von Lahnstein
Jana von Lahnstein
Jana von Lahnstein is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was played by actress Friederike Sipp from October 1, 2002 to March 21, 2005...

 and her older brother Robin. Achim always had trouble with his children after his wife Vera died. In 2003, he found out, that Vera cheated on him years ago with Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actor Thomas Gumpert from September 23, 2003 to January 9, 2008.-Storylines:...

 and that Nico isn't his daughter. When he returned two years later, he made peace with his children and Robin moved with him to San Luca
San Luca
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Arno Brandner
Arno Brandner
Arno Brandner is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is portrayed since the show's debut on January 2, 1995 by actor Konrad Krauss.-Background:...

Arno is the father of Jan, Julia, Florian and Susanne. He also is the brother of Achim and cousin to Philipp and Matthias Brandner
Matthias Brandner
Matthias Brandner is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor and entertainer Thomas Ohrner. He made his first appearance on screen on January 15, 2008.-The arrival:...

. He had once a relationship with Clarissa von Anstetten and shares to children, Jan and Julia with her. With his late wife he shares another two children, Florian and Susanne. He was also married to Elisabeth
Elisabeth von Lahnstein
Elisabeth von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe, portrayed by actress Martina Servatius...

, but divorces her after she has an affair with Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actor Thomas Gumpert from September 23, 2003 to January 9, 2008.-Storylines:...

. Since then, Arno has a feud with the Lahnstein family, which becomes even more tension, when Arno's niece Jana
Jana von Lahnstein
Jana von Lahnstein is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was played by actress Friederike Sipp from October 1, 2002 to March 21, 2005...

, who is married to Leonard von Lahnstein
Leonard von Lahnstein
Dr. Leonard Antonio Sebastian von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor Lars Korten from March 11, 2004 to September 10, 2009.-Storylines:...

 dies. Arno takes the blame on Leonard and Johannes' daughter Sarah Hofmann
Sarah Hofmann
Sarah von Lahnstein is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actress Sina-Valeska Jung from July 11, 2006 to May 5, 2009....

, because they betrayed Jana, when they had an affair.


David Brandner
David Brandner
David Brandner is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor Sven Koller from September 11, 2008 to June 15, 2010.-Storyline:David lived in Australia and worked there as a surf teacher...

Son of Matthias
Matthias Brandner
Matthias Brandner is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor and entertainer Thomas Ohrner. He made his first appearance on screen on January 15, 2008.-The arrival:...

 and Katja Brandner
Katja Brandner
Katja Brandner is a fictional character on German daytime soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actress Diana Frank from January 15, 2008 to January 5, 2009.-Character's background:...

 and brother to Lydia
Lydia Brandner
Lydia Brandner is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The role was originated by actress Theresa Underberg on January 16, 2008. Theresa announced on December 21, 2010 that she will leave the show in early 2011...

 and Fabian
Fabian Brandner
Fabian Brandner is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by Shai Hoffmann from January 22, 2008 to August 14, 2008 and in guest appearances from January 12, 2009 to January 22, 2009....

. He lived in Australia
Australia
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 until he reunites with his family, after he heard about the trouble in his family. He leaves again, after a failed relationship to Rebecca von Lahnstein
Rebecca von Lahnstein
Rebecca von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by Jasmin Lord and debuted on June 17, 2008. In 2009, Lord earned the Miss Soap award as the most beautiful actress in a soap opera, followed by the German Soap Award as Sexiest...

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Fabian Brandner
Fabian Brandner
Fabian Brandner is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by Shai Hoffmann from January 22, 2008 to August 14, 2008 and in guest appearances from January 12, 2009 to January 22, 2009....

Fabian is the son of Matthias
Matthias Brandner
Matthias Brandner is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor and entertainer Thomas Ohrner. He made his first appearance on screen on January 15, 2008.-The arrival:...

 and Katja Brandner
Katja Brandner
Katja Brandner is a fictional character on German daytime soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actress Diana Frank from January 15, 2008 to January 5, 2009.-Character's background:...

 and the brother to Lydia
Lydia Brandner
Lydia Brandner is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The role was originated by actress Theresa Underberg on January 16, 2008. Theresa announced on December 21, 2010 that she will leave the show in early 2011...

 and David
David Brandner
David Brandner is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor Sven Koller from September 11, 2008 to June 15, 2010.-Storyline:David lived in Australia and worked there as a surf teacher...

. He first had a short affair with Lisa Brandner, before he dated Judith Hagendorf
Judith Hagendorf
Judith Hagendorf is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actress Katrin Heß from February 18, 2008 to September 15, 2009, when the character was surprisingly written out without any conformation from the production.-Storylines:In the beginning, Judith finds...

. But after she knew about his mother's one-night-stand with Sebastian von Lahnstein
Sebastian von Lahnstein
Sebastian von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character has been portrayed by actor Joscha Kiefer from November 26, 2007 to October 13, 2009...

 and didn't told him about, he broke up with her. Soon after, he leaves town and is now living in Australia
Australia
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Florian Brandner
Florian Brandner
Florian Brandner is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was first played by Frédéric A. Komp from January 2, 1995 to the fall of 1996 and again in February 1997 and from June to October 1998. The character was recast with actor Alex Huber four years later, on...

He is the son of Arno Brandner
Arno Brandner
Arno Brandner is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is portrayed since the show's debut on January 2, 1995 by actor Konrad Krauss.-Background:...

 and his late wife Iris. Florian almost got arrested in 1997, after he fled from his work in the German armed forces. But he got out of it, when he agreed to work for five years in Africa
Africa
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 for a relief organization. At this time he left together with his girlfriend Bastiane von Dannenberg. When Florian returned in 2002, Bastiane and he broke up and Florian soon began a relationship with Jule Roth. But they broke up, when Jule decided to leave for a new life in Greece
Greece
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. After that Florian got closer with Jule's best friend Isabell Mohr and they became a couple. But Isabell got raped by Florian's old friend and was expecting his child. Florian first didn't know how to deal with it, but then he proposed Isabell and they got married. When Isabell gave birth to a little baby girl, Florian accepted her as his own. Isabell later forgave him an affair, before the happy couple moved to Milan
Milan
Milan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital city of the region of Lombardy and of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1.3 million, while its urban area, roughly coinciding with its administrative province and the bordering Province of Monza and Brianza ,...

, where Florian got a new job as photographer. In 2008, Arno mentioned that his son and Isabell are still happy together and still living in Milan.


Isabell Brandner
Born as Isabell Mohr. She is the mother of Carolin Brandner, who is named after her sister, Carolin von Anstetten. Isabell had first a relationship with Mark Roloff, before she later married Florian Brandner. In 2003, Isabell got raped by Florian's old friend Sven and became pregnant with Carolin. However, Florian accepted the child as his own. In 2004, Florian became a generous job offer in Milan
Milan
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. First he refused, but Isabell wanted him to take the job and promised to follow him with Carolin. After Florian left town already, Isabell had a short affair with Leonard von Lahnstein
Leonard von Lahnstein
Dr. Leonard Antonio Sebastian von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor Lars Korten from March 11, 2004 to September 10, 2009.-Storylines:...

, before she moved to Milan
Milan
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 too. In 2008, Arno mentioned that Isabell and Florian are still together with Carolin and that the little family is still living in Milan.


Iris Brandner †
Born as Iris Sander. Mother to Florian
Florian Brandner
Florian Brandner is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was first played by Frédéric A. Komp from January 2, 1995 to the fall of 1996 and again in February 1997 and from June to October 1998. The character was recast with actor Alex Huber four years later, on...

 and Susanne Brandner and sister to Erika Sander. Was married to Arno Brandner
Arno Brandner
Arno Brandner is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is portrayed since the show's debut on January 2, 1995 by actor Konrad Krauss.-Background:...

. Iris separated from her husband, when she found out about his affair with Clarissa von Anstetten
Clarissa von Anstetten
Clarissa von Anstetten is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was played by actress Isa Jank from the show's debut on January 2, 1995 to September 5, 2001. Jank left the show after a disagreement with the producers...

. After that she had a relationship with Jürgen May - with a tragic end, when Iris died because of a oviduct pregnancy.


Jan Brandner
Jan Brandner
Jan Brandner is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was played from the show's debut on January 2, 1995 to August 27, 1997 by actor Andreas Brucker. In March 2011, the role was surprisingly recast with actor Hubertus Grimm; reinstating the Brandner family and...

He's the son of Arno Brandner
Arno Brandner
Arno Brandner is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is portrayed since the show's debut on January 2, 1995 by actor Konrad Krauss.-Background:...

 and Clarissa von Anstetten
Clarissa von Anstetten
Clarissa von Anstetten is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was played by actress Isa Jank from the show's debut on January 2, 1995 to September 5, 2001. Jank left the show after a disagreement with the producers...

. Jan has a twin-sister, Julia von Anstetten
Julia von Anstetten
Julia Mendes is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , played by Valerie Niehaus. She is introduced in the series' premiere on January 2, 1995. She departed from the series in July 1997, when Niehaus decided to pursue other roles...

, he didn't know for twenty years. He eventually falls in love with her without knowing who she is. After the truth comes out, Julia and Jan try to forbid their love for each other several times. In 1997, Jan tries to forget about Julia and starts a new life with girlfriend Kerstin Richter in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...

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Katja Brandner
Katja Brandner
Katja Brandner is a fictional character on German daytime soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actress Diana Frank from January 15, 2008 to January 5, 2009.-Character's background:...

 †
Mother to Lydia
Lydia Brandner
Lydia Brandner is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The role was originated by actress Theresa Underberg on January 16, 2008. Theresa announced on December 21, 2010 that she will leave the show in early 2011...

, David
David Brandner
David Brandner is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor Sven Koller from September 11, 2008 to June 15, 2010.-Storyline:David lived in Australia and worked there as a surf teacher...

, Fabian
Fabian Brandner
Fabian Brandner is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by Shai Hoffmann from January 22, 2008 to August 14, 2008 and in guest appearances from January 12, 2009 to January 22, 2009....

 and Christina Brandner. She was married to Matthias Brandner
Matthias Brandner
Matthias Brandner is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor and entertainer Thomas Ohrner. He made his first appearance on screen on January 15, 2008.-The arrival:...

 to her death. After a one-night-stand with Sebastian von Lahnstein
Sebastian von Lahnstein
Sebastian von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character has been portrayed by actor Joscha Kiefer from November 26, 2007 to October 13, 2009...

, the paternity of her latest child, Christina, remains unsure.


Lisa Brandner
Born as Lisa Hansen. She is the daughter of Silke Hansen (deceased) and Alex Wiegand. When Alex married later Susanne Brandner, she adopted Lisa. She is also the adoptive sister of Paul Brandner.


Lydia Brandner
Lydia Brandner
Lydia Brandner is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The role was originated by actress Theresa Underberg on January 16, 2008. Theresa announced on December 21, 2010 that she will leave the show in early 2011...

For more information look under Lydia von Lahnstein.


Matthias Brandner
Matthias Brandner
Matthias Brandner is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor and entertainer Thomas Ohrner. He made his first appearance on screen on January 15, 2008.-The arrival:...

Cousin of Achim, Arno and Philipp Brandner. Husband of Katja Brandner
Katja Brandner
Katja Brandner is a fictional character on German daytime soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actress Diana Frank from January 15, 2008 to January 5, 2009.-Character's background:...

 and father of Lydia
Lydia Brandner
Lydia Brandner is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The role was originated by actress Theresa Underberg on January 16, 2008. Theresa announced on December 21, 2010 that she will leave the show in early 2011...

, David
David Brandner
David Brandner is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor Sven Koller from September 11, 2008 to June 15, 2010.-Storyline:David lived in Australia and worked there as a surf teacher...

 and Fabian
Fabian Brandner
Fabian Brandner is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by Shai Hoffmann from January 22, 2008 to August 14, 2008 and in guest appearances from January 12, 2009 to January 22, 2009....

. He begins working as a construction manager for Arno and marries Nathalie Käppler, after the death of his first wife Katja. Together with Nathalie they decide to start a new life in New Zealand
New Zealand
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Nathalie Brandner
She's the niece of Elke Käppler and cousin to Sarah von Lahnstein. She was once married to Ansgar von Lahnstein
Ansgar von Lahnstein
Ansgar Eduard Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actor Wolfram Grandezka. He debuted in the role on January, 22 2004....

, before getting involved with Matthias Brandner
Matthias Brandner
Matthias Brandner is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor and entertainer Thomas Ohrner. He made his first appearance on screen on January 15, 2008.-The arrival:...

. After an affair with Ansgar's cousin Constantin
Constantin von Lahnstein
Constantin von Lahnstein is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe and was portrayed by actor Milan Marcus from December 9, 2004 to November 26, 2008. Marcus left the show for college, but had several guest appearance since then and was still listed as main cast member in the...

, she decides to marry Matthias anyway and the couple starts a new life in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...

.


Paul Brandner
Paul Brandner
Paul Brandner is a fictional character of German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actor Tobias Schönenberg from April 15, 2005 to April 27, 2007. Paul was written out, when Schönenberg decided not to re-sign with the show .-Character's background:Paul is a passionate...

Adoptive son of Susanne Brandner and adoptive brother to Lisa Brandner. Was the best friend of Constantin von Lahnstein
Constantin von Lahnstein
Constantin von Lahnstein is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe and was portrayed by actor Milan Marcus from December 9, 2004 to November 26, 2008. Marcus left the show for college, but had several guest appearance since then and was still listed as main cast member in the...

. Had once a crush on Carla von Lahnstein
Carla von Lahnstein
Carla Sophia von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actress Claudia Hiersche. She made her first appearance on screen on September 19, 2003 and left the show on November 10, 2009. Hiersche then returned for a guest stint on January 29, 2010...

, before he fall in love with his English teacher Anne Siebert. When Anne quit her job to be with Paul, they moved to France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...

 and were joined one year later by Susanne and Lisa.


Philipp Brandner
Philipp is the troubled cousin of Achim, Arno
Arno Brandner
Arno Brandner is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is portrayed since the show's debut on January 2, 1995 by actor Konrad Krauss.-Background:...

 and Matthias
Matthias Brandner
Matthias Brandner is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor and entertainer Thomas Ohrner. He made his first appearance on screen on January 15, 2008.-The arrival:...

. When he comes to town in 1999, he begins to work for his cousin Arno and embezzles money. Later he tried to kill Steffi Sander and her boyfriend Max Jansen, but they survived. When Philipp was convinced for attempted murder, he could extricate from the guard and flee. Five years later, Philipp was seen in the bistro 'Schneider's', where begged guests for money, until a waiter throw him out.


Robin Brandner
Son of Achim and Vera Brandner (deceased). Brother of Jana von Lahnstein
Jana von Lahnstein
Jana von Lahnstein is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was played by actress Friederike Sipp from October 1, 2002 to March 21, 2005...

 and half-brother of Nico von Lahnstein. Had relationships with Cécile de Maron
Cécile de Maron
Cécile Antoinette de Maron is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The role was portrayed by actress Yvonne Burbach from October 24, 2001 to January 23, 2006.-Storylines:...

 (deceased) and Coco Faber and was a gamble addict, when he was with Cécile. Moved to San Luca
San Luca
San Luca is a comune in the Province of Reggio Calabria in the Italian region Calabria, located about 100 km southwest of Catanzaro and about 35 km east of Reggio Calabria. The town is situated on the eastern slopes of the Aspromonte mountain, in the valley of the Bonamico river...

 after his relationship with Coco didn't worked out.


Susanne Brandner

Nicole Büchner
Daughter of Max Orbis and half-sister of Alex Wiegand. Became the best friend of Julia von Anstetten
Julia von Anstetten
Julia Mendes is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , played by Valerie Niehaus. She is introduced in the series' premiere on January 2, 1995. She departed from the series in July 1997, when Niehaus decided to pursue other roles...

 and had a relationship with her twin-brother Jan Brandner
Jan Brandner
Jan Brandner is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was played from the show's debut on January 2, 1995 to August 27, 1997 by actor Andreas Brucker. In March 2011, the role was surprisingly recast with actor Hubertus Grimm; reinstating the Brandner family and...

. She found happiness with Sebastian Schröder and the two left town together.

D

Adrian Degenhardt
Adrian Degenhardt
Adrian Degenhardt is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is portrayed by actor Klaus Zmorek from January 25, 2007 to March 5, 2009, when the character was written out with the chance of a return....

Father of Leonard
Leonard von Lahnstein
Dr. Leonard Antonio Sebastian von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor Lars Korten from March 11, 2004 to September 10, 2009.-Storylines:...

 and Constantin von Lahnstein
Constantin von Lahnstein
Constantin von Lahnstein is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe and was portrayed by actor Milan Marcus from December 9, 2004 to November 26, 2008. Marcus left the show for college, but had several guest appearance since then and was still listed as main cast member in the...

, who were both raised by his rivalry Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actor Thomas Gumpert from September 23, 2003 to January 9, 2008.-Storylines:...

, the husband of his late great love Francesca, who is the mother of his children. Adrian tries to destroy the Lahnstein family since he came to town. By now, his hate has gone so far, that he kidnapped the daughter of Carla von Lahnstein
Carla von Lahnstein
Carla Sophia von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actress Claudia Hiersche. She made her first appearance on screen on September 19, 2003 and left the show on November 10, 2009. Hiersche then returned for a guest stint on January 29, 2010...

 to get money, after Ansgar von Lahnstein
Ansgar von Lahnstein
Ansgar Eduard Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actor Wolfram Grandezka. He debuted in the role on January, 22 2004....

 ruined him. He also had an affair with Ansgar's great love Nathalie von Lahnstein
Nathalie von Lahnstein
Nathalie Brandner is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is portrayed by actress Jenny Winkler...

, which he only used against his enemy.

F

Coco Faber
Full name is Carola Faber. Ex-girlfriend of Robin Brandner and Christian Mann
Christian Mann
Christian Mann is a popular fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor Thore Schölermann since November 27, 2006.-Storylines:...

. Left town after she broke up with Christian. She currently lives in Goa
Goa
Goa , a former Portuguese colony, is India's smallest state by area and the fourth smallest by population. Located in South West India in the region known as the Konkan, it is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and by Karnataka to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its...

, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...

 and works there as disc jockey
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...

.


Roberto Fiorani
Father of Gero and Kati von Sterneck. Was married to Barbara von Sterneck. Had an affair with Clarissa von Anstetten
Clarissa von Anstetten
Clarissa von Anstetten is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was played by actress Isa Jank from the show's debut on January 2, 1995 to September 5, 2001. Jank left the show after a disagreement with the producers...

. Later engaged to Charlie Schneider
Charlie Schneider
Charlotte 'Charlie' Schneider is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe, portrayed by actress Gabriele Metzger. She made her first appearance on screen in the series premiere on 2 January 1995...

, which he left on the altar.


Andi Fritzsche
Andi Fritzsche
Andreas "Andi" Fritzsche is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is played by actor Dominic Saleh-Zaki from October 4, 2001 to November 8, 2007. In July 2009 it was announced that Saleh-Zaki would reprise his role. Before reappearing on-screen, the...

Brother of Daniel Fritzsche. Ex-boyfriend of Franziska von Beyenbach, Jana Brandner
Jana von Lahnstein
Jana von Lahnstein is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was played by actress Friederike Sipp from October 1, 2002 to March 21, 2005...

 and Nico von Lahnstein. Former lover of Olivia Schneider
Olivia Schneider
Olivia Schneider is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actress and singer Kristina Dörfer from December 29, 2006 to September 24, 2009.- Character's background :...

. He left town in November 2007, when Olivia pretended to be pregnant and it turned out to be a lie.


Gina Fröhlich
Half-sister of Markus Fröhlich. Had a relationship with Ramon Santos. Moved to London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...

.

H

Lisa Hansen
For more information look under Lisa Brandner.


Sarah Hofmann
Sarah Hofmann
Sarah von Lahnstein is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actress Sina-Valeska Jung from July 11, 2006 to May 5, 2009....

For more information look under Sarah von Lahnstein.

J

Sylvia Jones
Sylvia Jones (Verbotene Liebe)
Sylvia Jones is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe ...

Born as Sylvia Novak and also known as Sylvia von Beyenbach. Was married to Martin von Beyenbach (deceased) until she had an affair with his brother Bernd
Bernd von Beyenbach
Bernhard 'Bernd ' Konstantin Ferdinand von Beyenbach is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by Ron Holzschuh from March 19, 2003 to February 13, 2007...

. She spend also several years in prison, is the mother of Marie von Anstetten and Felix von Beyenbach and the sister of Hanna Novak. Before she returned to Düsseldorf, she was married to Bradley Jones to his death. In Düsseldorf she then became romantically involved with attorney Lars Schneider
Lars Schneider
Lars Schneider is a fictional character of German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character has been played by actor Herbert Ulrich from October 24, 2002 to May 18, 2005 and again from October 13, 2006 to August 29, 2008....

. Sylvia later had an affair with her ex-husband Martin, before he divorced her second wife Beatrice and reunited with his ex-wife. But Martin soon died after that. However, Sylvia fell in love with Hagen Berg and left town with him, after Tanja von Anstetten
Tanja von Anstetten
Tanja von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , played by actress Miriam Lahnstein. She made her first appearance on-screen on 21 June 1995 and left after three years in May 1998. Lahnstein returned to the role in 2001, where she was seen from 24 April to...

 threated both of their lives. Sylvia returned in 2006 to the wedding of her son Felix, were she told him, that she is still happy with Hagen and that she began a new life with him in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...

. She also has good contact to her daughter Marie, who lives in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...

 as well.

K

Nathalie Käppler
For more information look under Nathalie Brandner.


Sarah Käppler
For more information look under Sarah von Lahnstein.


Anna Konrad
Daughter of Fritz and Hannelore Konrad. Had a relationship with Florian Brandner
Florian Brandner
Florian Brandner is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was first played by Frédéric A. Komp from January 2, 1995 to the fall of 1996 and again in February 1997 and from June to October 1998. The character was recast with actor Alex Huber four years later, on...

. Started an affair with her teacher Paul Schöner. Together they started a new life in Münster
Münster
Münster is an independent city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located in the northern part of the state and is considered to be the cultural centre of the Westphalia region. It is also capital of the local government region Münsterland...

.

L

Ansgar von Lahnstein
Ansgar von Lahnstein
Ansgar Eduard Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actor Wolfram Grandezka. He debuted in the role on January, 22 2004....

Is the illegitimate son of Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actor Thomas Gumpert from September 23, 2003 to January 9, 2008.-Storylines:...

 with his wife's sister Maria di Balbi. He has a son, Hannes
Hannes von Lahnstein
Johannes "Hannes" von Lahnstein II is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . He is the son of Tanja von Anstetten and Ansgar von Lahnstein. The character was played by child actors Daniel and Simon Kühn from March 20, 2006 to November 24, 2008...

 with his second wife, Tanja von Anstetten
Tanja von Anstetten
Tanja von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , played by actress Miriam Lahnstein. She made her first appearance on-screen on 21 June 1995 and left after three years in May 1998. Lahnstein returned to the role in 2001, where she was seen from 24 April to...

. He was also married to Nathalie Käppler and had an adulterous affair with Lydia Brandner
Lydia Brandner
Lydia Brandner is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The role was originated by actress Theresa Underberg on January 16, 2008. Theresa announced on December 21, 2010 that she will leave the show in early 2011...

, his cousin's wife. Lydia later gave birth to their son Nick Brandner. Ansgar also has a daughter Kim Wolf
Kim Wolf
Kim Wolf is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . Lisa Tomaschewsky introduced the role on April 13, 2011, but was eventually recast with actress Nicole Mieth, who took over the part on May 10, 2011.-Introduction:...

 from a one night stand with Viktoria Wolf. Both Ansgar and Kim are unaware of the connection.


Carla von Lahnstein
Carla von Lahnstein
Carla Sophia von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actress Claudia Hiersche. She made her first appearance on screen on September 19, 2003 and left the show on November 10, 2009. Hiersche then returned for a guest stint on January 29, 2010...



Cécile von Lahnstein
Cécile de Maron
Cécile Antoinette de Maron is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The role was portrayed by actress Yvonne Burbach from October 24, 2001 to January 23, 2006.-Storylines:...

 †
For more information look under Cécile de Maron.


Constantin von Lahnstein
Constantin von Lahnstein
Constantin von Lahnstein is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe and was portrayed by actor Milan Marcus from December 9, 2004 to November 26, 2008. Marcus left the show for college, but had several guest appearance since then and was still listed as main cast member in the...

Son of Adrian Degenhardt
Adrian Degenhardt
Adrian Degenhardt is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is portrayed by actor Klaus Zmorek from January 25, 2007 to March 5, 2009, when the character was written out with the chance of a return....

 and the late Francesca di Balbi. Was raised by her husband Johannes
Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actor Thomas Gumpert from September 23, 2003 to January 9, 2008.-Storylines:...

. Brother of Leonard
Leonard von Lahnstein
Dr. Leonard Antonio Sebastian von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor Lars Korten from March 11, 2004 to September 10, 2009.-Storylines:...

 and half-brother of Ansgar
Ansgar von Lahnstein
Ansgar Eduard Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actor Wolfram Grandezka. He debuted in the role on January, 22 2004....

 and Carla
Carla von Lahnstein
Carla Sophia von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actress Claudia Hiersche. She made her first appearance on screen on September 19, 2003 and left the show on November 10, 2009. Hiersche then returned for a guest stint on January 29, 2010...

. His best friend was Paul Brandner until he left town with his great love Anne Siebert. Constantin had a relationship with Paul's adoptive sister Lisa Brandner and was in love with Judith Hagendorf
Judith Hagendorf
Judith Hagendorf is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actress Katrin Heß from February 18, 2008 to September 15, 2009, when the character was surprisingly written out without any conformation from the production.-Storylines:In the beginning, Judith finds...

, with whom he left to study in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...

 for a while. After his return he had an affair with Nathalie Käppler. But she ended things to marry her boyfriend Matthias Brandner
Matthias Brandner
Matthias Brandner is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor and entertainer Thomas Ohrner. He made his first appearance on screen on January 15, 2008.-The arrival:...

.


Elisabeth von Lahnstein
Elisabeth von Lahnstein
Elisabeth von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe, portrayed by actress Martina Servatius...

Sister of Irene Cornelius. Mother of Nina Ryan and granddaughter of Lara Cornelius. Was married to Nina's father to his death. Married and later divorced Arno Brandner
Arno Brandner
Arno Brandner is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is portrayed since the show's debut on January 2, 1995 by actor Konrad Krauss.-Background:...

. Had adulterous affairs with Luke Esser and Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actor Thomas Gumpert from September 23, 2003 to January 9, 2008.-Storylines:...

. She then was married to Johannes to his death. Currently married to Johannes' half-brother Ludwig von Lahnstein
Ludwig von Lahnstein
Ludwig von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is played by actor Krystian Martinek since 22 December 2009.-Background:...

.


Hannes von Lahnstein
Hannes von Lahnstein
Johannes "Hannes" von Lahnstein II is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . He is the son of Tanja von Anstetten and Ansgar von Lahnstein. The character was played by child actors Daniel and Simon Kühn from March 20, 2006 to November 24, 2008...

Also known as Hannes von Anstetten. He is the son of Tanja von Anstetten
Tanja von Anstetten
Tanja von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , played by actress Miriam Lahnstein. She made her first appearance on-screen on 21 June 1995 and left after three years in May 1998. Lahnstein returned to the role in 2001, where she was seen from 24 April to...

 and Ansgar von Lahnstein
Ansgar von Lahnstein
Ansgar Eduard Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actor Wolfram Grandezka. He debuted in the role on January, 22 2004....

 and was the temporary main heir to the Lahnstein fortune, thanks to a faked will of his grandfather Johannes
Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actor Thomas Gumpert from September 23, 2003 to January 9, 2008.-Storylines:...

 by his father. His aunt Carla
Carla von Lahnstein
Carla Sophia von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actress Claudia Hiersche. She made her first appearance on screen on September 19, 2003 and left the show on November 10, 2009. Hiersche then returned for a guest stint on January 29, 2010...

 became his legal guardian after Tanja and Ansgar lost custody of him. He is raised together with his cousin Sophia for a while, before going back to his parents when they get married in summer 2008.


Helena von Lahnstein
Helena von Lahnstein
Dr. Helena von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is played by Renée Weibel since October 5, 2009.-Introduction:...

Is the daughter of Ludwig von Lahnstein, the twin-sister of Tristan and sister to Hagen, Sebastian
Sebastian von Lahnstein
Sebastian von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character has been portrayed by actor Joscha Kiefer from November 26, 2007 to October 13, 2009...

 and Rebecca
Rebecca von Lahnstein
Rebecca von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by Jasmin Lord and debuted on June 17, 2008. In 2009, Lord earned the Miss Soap award as the most beautiful actress in a soap opera, followed by the German Soap Award as Sexiest...

. She is also the cousin of Carla
Carla von Lahnstein
Carla Sophia von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actress Claudia Hiersche. She made her first appearance on screen on September 19, 2003 and left the show on November 10, 2009. Hiersche then returned for a guest stint on January 29, 2010...

 and Ansgar von Lahnstein
Ansgar von Lahnstein
Ansgar Eduard Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actor Wolfram Grandezka. He debuted in the role on January, 22 2004....

, Sarah Hofmann
Sarah Hofmann
Sarah von Lahnstein is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actress Sina-Valeska Jung from July 11, 2006 to May 5, 2009....

 and Nico von Lahnstein. Her uncle is the late Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actor Thomas Gumpert from September 23, 2003 to January 9, 2008.-Storylines:...

. Helena studies archeology at the University of Heidelberg.


Jana von Lahnstein
Jana von Lahnstein
Jana von Lahnstein is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was played by actress Friederike Sipp from October 1, 2002 to March 21, 2005...

 †

Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actor Thomas Gumpert from September 23, 2003 to January 9, 2008.-Storylines:...

 †

Leonard von Lahnstein
Leonard von Lahnstein
Dr. Leonard Antonio Sebastian von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor Lars Korten from March 11, 2004 to September 10, 2009.-Storylines:...

Also known as Dr. Leonard von Lahnstein. He is the son of Francesca von Lahnstein and her former lover Adrian Degenhardt
Adrian Degenhardt
Adrian Degenhardt is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is portrayed by actor Klaus Zmorek from January 25, 2007 to March 5, 2009, when the character was written out with the chance of a return....

, but is raised by Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actor Thomas Gumpert from September 23, 2003 to January 9, 2008.-Storylines:...

. When Leonard comes to town, he falls in love with an attractive young woman the first time he lays eyes on her. He is shocked when he finds out that this woman is his new stepmother Cécile de Maron
Cécile de Maron
Cécile Antoinette de Maron is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The role was portrayed by actress Yvonne Burbach from October 24, 2001 to January 23, 2006.-Storylines:...

. The two have an affair together, before Johannes finds out and divorces Cécile. Later Leonard and Cécile are expecting a child and get married. But days after their wedding, Cécile and their unborn child die after a terrible car accident. Leonard then finds new love in Sarah Hofmann
Sarah Hofmann
Sarah von Lahnstein is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actress Sina-Valeska Jung from July 11, 2006 to May 5, 2009....

, who turns out to be Johannes' daughter. Not knowing that he isn't Johannes' biological son, he moves on and marries Jana Brandner
Jana von Lahnstein
Jana von Lahnstein is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was played by actress Friederike Sipp from October 1, 2002 to March 21, 2005...

, a good friend of Sarah's. But the truth about Adrian being Leonard's real father comes out eventually and Leonard sleeps with Sarah. Jana later dies after being in a car accident with her rival Sarah; uniting Leonard and Sarah on her deathbed. Sarah needs some time before getting into a relationship with Leonard. The two get married in fall 2008. Leonard moves to Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...

 with his new wife in the following year.


Ludwig von Lahnstein
Ludwig von Lahnstein
Ludwig von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is played by actor Krystian Martinek since 22 December 2009.-Background:...

Is the supposedly dead brother of the late Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actor Thomas Gumpert from September 23, 2003 to January 9, 2008.-Storylines:...

. He's also the father of Hagen, Sebastian
Sebastian von Lahnstein
Sebastian von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character has been portrayed by actor Joscha Kiefer from November 26, 2007 to October 13, 2009...

, Helena
Helena von Lahnstein
Dr. Helena von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is played by Renée Weibel since October 5, 2009.-Introduction:...

, Tristan
Tristan von Lahnstein
Tristan von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is played by actor Jens Hartwig since October 23, 2009.-Personality:...

 and Rebecca von Lahnstein
Rebecca von Lahnstein
Rebecca von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by Jasmin Lord and debuted on June 17, 2008. In 2009, Lord earned the Miss Soap award as the most beautiful actress in a soap opera, followed by the German Soap Award as Sexiest...

. He has three nieces, Carla von Lahnstein
Carla von Lahnstein
Carla Sophia von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actress Claudia Hiersche. She made her first appearance on screen on September 19, 2003 and left the show on November 10, 2009. Hiersche then returned for a guest stint on January 29, 2010...

, Nico von Lahnstein
Nico von Lahnstein
Nicola "Nico" von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character has been played by actress Verena Bonato from October 1, 2002 to September 11, 2007. While on contract, the actress took a seven months break from February 2006 to September 2006...

 and Sarah Hofmann
Sarah Hofmann
Sarah von Lahnstein is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actress Sina-Valeska Jung from July 11, 2006 to May 5, 2009....

, as well as one nephew, Ansgar von Lahnstein
Ansgar von Lahnstein
Ansgar Eduard Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actor Wolfram Grandezka. He debuted in the role on January, 22 2004....

. One of his best friends was his brother's rival Adrian Degenhardt
Adrian Degenhardt
Adrian Degenhardt is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is portrayed by actor Klaus Zmorek from January 25, 2007 to March 5, 2009, when the character was written out with the chance of a return....

, who became their surrogate father after Ludwig was believed to be dead.


Lydia von Lahnstein
Born as Lydia Brandner, she's the daughter to Matthias
Matthias Brandner
Matthias Brandner is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor and entertainer Thomas Ohrner. He made his first appearance on screen on January 15, 2008.-The arrival:...

 and Katja Brandner
Katja Brandner
Katja Brandner is a fictional character on German daytime soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actress Diana Frank from January 15, 2008 to January 5, 2009.-Character's background:...

 and sister to David
David Brandner
David Brandner is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor Sven Koller from September 11, 2008 to June 15, 2010.-Storyline:David lived in Australia and worked there as a surf teacher...

, Fabian
Fabian Brandner
Fabian Brandner is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by Shai Hoffmann from January 22, 2008 to August 14, 2008 and in guest appearances from January 12, 2009 to January 22, 2009....

 and Christina. Lydia marries Sebastian von Lahnstein
Sebastian von Lahnstein
Sebastian von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character has been portrayed by actor Joscha Kiefer from November 26, 2007 to October 13, 2009...

 in spite of him having a daughter with Katja. She later has an adulterous affair with Sebastian's cousin Ansgar
Ansgar von Lahnstein
Ansgar Eduard Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actor Wolfram Grandezka. He debuted in the role on January, 22 2004....

; leading them to separate. Lydia divorces Sebastian and even gets engaged to Ansgar; expecting his child. But the two eventually break up over Ansgar's schemes and Lydia leaves him and Düsseldorf, moving to her father and his wife Nathalie to Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...

 in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...

. Off-screen she gives birth to son Nick Brandner in July 2011.


Nathalie von Lahnstein
Nathalie von Lahnstein
Nathalie Brandner is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is portrayed by actress Jenny Winkler...

For more information look under Nathalie Brandner.


Nico von Lahnstein
Nico von Lahnstein
Nicola "Nico" von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character has been played by actress Verena Bonato from October 1, 2002 to September 11, 2007. While on contract, the actress took a seven months break from February 2006 to September 2006...



Rebecca von Lahnstein
Rebecca von Lahnstein
Rebecca von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by Jasmin Lord and debuted on June 17, 2008. In 2009, Lord earned the Miss Soap award as the most beautiful actress in a soap opera, followed by the German Soap Award as Sexiest...

She is the daughter of Ludwig von Lahnstein
Ludwig von Lahnstein
Ludwig von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is played by actor Krystian Martinek since 22 December 2009.-Background:...

 and the younger sister of Hagen, Sebastian
Sebastian von Lahnstein
Sebastian von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character has been portrayed by actor Joscha Kiefer from November 26, 2007 to October 13, 2009...

, Helena
Helena von Lahnstein
Dr. Helena von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is played by Renée Weibel since October 5, 2009.-Introduction:...

, and Tristan
Tristan von Lahnstein
Tristan von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is played by actor Jens Hartwig since October 23, 2009.-Personality:...

. She comes to Düsseldorf to visit Sebastian and soon becomes interested in coffee lounge owner Gregor Mann
Gregor Mann
Gregor von der Waldenau is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actor Andreas Jancke. He made his first appearance on screen on 16 February 2005 and left the show on 12 March 2010.-Background:Gregor's childhood was far from easy...

. After the romance doesn't last and Rebecca seems to have problems finding the right man, she finds herself surprisingly attracted to waitress Miriam Pesch.


Sarah von Lahnstein
Born as Sarah Käppler and well known as Sarah Hofmann. She is the illegitimate daughter of Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actor Thomas Gumpert from September 23, 2003 to January 9, 2008.-Storylines:...

 as a result of a one-night-stand with his maid Elke Käppler. Sarah was married to Gregor Mann
Gregor Mann
Gregor von der Waldenau is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actor Andreas Jancke. He made his first appearance on screen on 16 February 2005 and left the show on 12 March 2010.-Background:Gregor's childhood was far from easy...

 and is currently married to Leonard von Lahnstein
Leonard von Lahnstein
Dr. Leonard Antonio Sebastian von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor Lars Korten from March 11, 2004 to September 10, 2009.-Storylines:...

. While married to Gregor, she got pregnant, but lost the child in a car accident. She also was a drug addicted, after she blames herself with the death of Leonard's second wife Jana
Jana von Lahnstein
Jana von Lahnstein is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was played by actress Friederike Sipp from October 1, 2002 to March 21, 2005...

. Sarah marries Leonard in 2008, after getting divorced from Gregor. In the following year, the couple moves to Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...

.


Sebastian von Lahnstein
Sebastian von Lahnstein
Sebastian von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character has been portrayed by actor Joscha Kiefer from November 26, 2007 to October 13, 2009...

He's the son of Ludwig von Lahnstein
Ludwig von Lahnstein
Ludwig von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is played by actor Krystian Martinek since 22 December 2009.-Background:...

 and his late wife Madeline. Sebastian is also the brother to Hagen, Helena
Helena von Lahnstein
Dr. Helena von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is played by Renée Weibel since October 5, 2009.-Introduction:...

, Tristan
Tristan von Lahnstein
Tristan von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is played by actor Jens Hartwig since October 23, 2009.-Personality:...

 and Rebecca von Lahnstein
Rebecca von Lahnstein
Rebecca von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by Jasmin Lord and debuted on June 17, 2008. In 2009, Lord earned the Miss Soap award as the most beautiful actress in a soap opera, followed by the German Soap Award as Sexiest...

. After dating Lydia Brandner
Lydia Brandner
Lydia Brandner is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The role was originated by actress Theresa Underberg on January 16, 2008. Theresa announced on December 21, 2010 that she will leave the show in early 2011...

, he has a one-night-stand with her mother Katja
Katja Brandner
Katja Brandner is a fictional character on German daytime soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actress Diana Frank from January 15, 2008 to January 5, 2009.-Character's background:...

, which results in his daughter Christina, who's raised by Lydia's father Matthias
Matthias Brandner
Matthias Brandner is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor and entertainer Thomas Ohrner. He made his first appearance on screen on January 15, 2008.-The arrival:...

. He later marries Lydia in spite of all, only to see his marriage fall apart one year later, when Lydia has an adulterous affair with Sebastian's cousin Ansgar von Lahnstein
Ansgar von Lahnstein
Ansgar Eduard Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actor Wolfram Grandezka. He debuted in the role on January, 22 2004....

. Currently, Lydia is expecting either Sebastian or Ansgar's child.


Tanja von Lahnstein
Born as Tanja Wittkamp and well known as Tanja von Anstetten. Is the daughter of Annegret Wittkamp
Annegret Wittkamp
Annegret Wittkamp is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . She was portrayed by an unknown actress in 1996. In 2008 the actress Ursula Heyer, who is well known as the dubbing voice of Joan Collins, took over the role and debuted on-screen on August 26, 2008...

 and the sister of Meike Breuer. Tanja has a son, Hannes
Hannes von Lahnstein
Johannes "Hannes" von Lahnstein II is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . He is the son of Tanja von Anstetten and Ansgar von Lahnstein. The character was played by child actors Daniel and Simon Kühn from March 20, 2006 to November 24, 2008...

, with her former fiancé Ansgar von Lahnstein
Ansgar von Lahnstein
Ansgar Eduard Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actor Wolfram Grandezka. He debuted in the role on January, 22 2004....

. She was married to Ben von Anstetten to his death. Soon later, she married his son Rajan Rai to get the money that Ben left for him. However, as soon as they were married, Tanja killed Rajan. She is also the murderer of Tim Sander, Cleo Winter and her former boss Donald Rush. Tanja had a long-time rivalry with Clarissa von Anstetten. Currently Tanja has Charlie Schneider
Charlie Schneider
Charlotte 'Charlie' Schneider is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe, portrayed by actress Gabriele Metzger. She made her first appearance on screen in the series premiere on 2 January 1995...

 and Ansgar's great love Nathalie von Lahnstein
Nathalie von Lahnstein
Nathalie Brandner is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is portrayed by actress Jenny Winkler...

 as enemies. In the moment, Tanja got Nathalie behind bars for attempted murder, because she wants to marry Ansgar to become access to the Lahnstein fortune.


Tristan von Lahnstein
Tristan von Lahnstein
Tristan von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is played by actor Jens Hartwig since October 23, 2009.-Personality:...

Is the son of Ludwig von Lahnstein, the twin-brother of Helena
Helena von Lahnstein
Dr. Helena von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is played by Renée Weibel since October 5, 2009.-Introduction:...

 and sister to Hagen, Sebastian
Sebastian von Lahnstein
Sebastian von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character has been portrayed by actor Joscha Kiefer from November 26, 2007 to October 13, 2009...

 and Rebecca
Rebecca von Lahnstein
Rebecca von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by Jasmin Lord and debuted on June 17, 2008. In 2009, Lord earned the Miss Soap award as the most beautiful actress in a soap opera, followed by the German Soap Award as Sexiest...

. He is also the cousin of Carla
Carla von Lahnstein
Carla Sophia von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actress Claudia Hiersche. She made her first appearance on screen on September 19, 2003 and left the show on November 10, 2009. Hiersche then returned for a guest stint on January 29, 2010...

 and Ansgar von Lahnstein
Ansgar von Lahnstein
Ansgar Eduard Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actor Wolfram Grandezka. He debuted in the role on January, 22 2004....

, Sarah Hofmann
Sarah Hofmann
Sarah von Lahnstein is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actress Sina-Valeska Jung from July 11, 2006 to May 5, 2009....

 and Nico von Lahnstein. His uncle is the late Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actor Thomas Gumpert from September 23, 2003 to January 9, 2008.-Storylines:...

.


Jackie Lamers
Best friend of Katie von Sterneck. Had a relationship with Dennis Krüger. Found happiness with priest Patrick Brockmann and moved with him to New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...

.


Frank Levinsky
Brother of Sophie Levinsky. Was flirting with Barbie Marx and had an affair with Cleo Winter. He later solved the murder of his best friend Ramon Santos, before traveling around the world.


Sophie Levinsky
Sister of Frank Levinsky. Had a one-night-stand with Jan Brandner
Jan Brandner
Jan Brandner is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was played from the show's debut on January 2, 1995 to August 27, 1997 by actor Andreas Brucker. In March 2011, the role was surprisingly recast with actor Hubertus Grimm; reinstating the Brandner family and...

. Was in relationships with Henning von Anstetten
Henning von Anstetten
Henning Christoph August von Anstetten is a fictional character from German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was first played by the late Markus Hoffmann from the series premiere on January 2, 1995 to February 1996. Two years later, actor Hendirk Martz took over the role and played...

, Gero von Sterneck and Markus Fröhlich. Found happiness with Daniel Aminati and moved with him to Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...

.

M

Christian Mann
Christian Mann
Christian Mann is a popular fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor Thore Schölermann since November 27, 2006.-Storylines:...



Gregor Mann
Gregor Mann
Gregor von der Waldenau is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actor Andreas Jancke. He made his first appearance on screen on 16 February 2005 and left the show on 12 March 2010.-Background:Gregor's childhood was far from easy...



Stella Mann
Stella Mann
Stella Mann is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is portrayed by model and actress Anne Wis from December 9, 2008 to November 10, 2009...

Is the cousin of Christian
Christian Mann
Christian Mann is a popular fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor Thore Schölermann since November 27, 2006.-Storylines:...

 and Gregor Mann
Gregor Mann
Gregor von der Waldenau is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actor Andreas Jancke. He made his first appearance on screen on 16 February 2005 and left the show on 12 March 2010.-Background:Gregor's childhood was far from easy...

. She works for the Lahnstein family as caretaker of Castle Königsbrunn.


Cécile de Maron
Cécile de Maron
Cécile Antoinette de Maron is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The role was portrayed by actress Yvonne Burbach from October 24, 2001 to January 23, 2006.-Storylines:...

 †
Also known as Cécile von Lahnstein. Cécile suffered multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory disease in which the fatty myelin sheaths around the axons of the brain and spinal cord are damaged, leading to demyelination and scarring as well as a broad spectrum of signs and symptoms...

 and was engaged to Henning von Anstetten, before she had a relationship with Robin Brandner. In 2004, she married Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actor Thomas Gumpert from September 23, 2003 to January 9, 2008.-Storylines:...

, but soon after the wedding she fell in love with his returned son Leonard
Leonard von Lahnstein
Dr. Leonard Antonio Sebastian von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor Lars Korten from March 11, 2004 to September 10, 2009.-Storylines:...

. They had a passionate affair, until Johannes found out and divorced Cécile. After that she tried to reunite Johannes and Leonard, but failed. In 2006, she married Leonard and was expecting their first child, when Cécile died after a car accident in Leonard's arms. Shortly before, their son Julius died at birth. After Leonard lost wife and kid, Johannes and he reunited on Cécile's grave.


Julia Mendes
Born as Julia Prozeski, formerly von Anstetten and Sander. Daughter to Arno Brandner
Arno Brandner
Arno Brandner is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is portrayed since the show's debut on January 2, 1995 by actor Konrad Krauss.-Background:...

 and Clarissa von Anstetten
Clarissa von Anstetten
Clarissa von Anstetten is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was played by actress Isa Jank from the show's debut on January 2, 1995 to September 5, 2001. Jank left the show after a disagreement with the producers...

, but legally adopted by Christoph von Anstetten. She has a twin brother, Jan Brandner
Jan Brandner
Jan Brandner is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was played from the show's debut on January 2, 1995 to August 27, 1997 by actor Andreas Brucker. In March 2011, the role was surprisingly recast with actor Hubertus Grimm; reinstating the Brandner family and...

, and two half siblings, Susanne and Florian Brandner
Florian Brandner
Florian Brandner is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was first played by Frédéric A. Komp from January 2, 1995 to the fall of 1996 and again in February 1997 and from June to October 1998. The character was recast with actor Alex Huber four years later, on...

. Her great love became her own brother Jan, because she didn't know about him and their parents kept it a secret, after they were born and raised separated. Julia thought for years that Christoph was her biological father. With the forbidden love to her brother, Julia married later Tim Sander. The marriage was short-lived, but Julia ended up pregnant, giving birth to a boy with the name Timo
Timo Mendes
Timo Mendes is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . Remo Schulze debuted in the role on June 23, 2011. Timo is the son of Julia von Anstetten and her first husband Tim Sander.-Background:...

. Shortly after Julia found happiness with Ricardo Mendes and married him, even though she never forgot about Jan.


Timo Mendes
Timo Mendes
Timo Mendes is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . Remo Schulze debuted in the role on June 23, 2011. Timo is the son of Julia von Anstetten and her first husband Tim Sander.-Background:...

Timo is the son of Julia von Anstetten
Julia von Anstetten
Julia Mendes is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , played by Valerie Niehaus. She is introduced in the series' premiere on January 2, 1995. She departed from the series in July 1997, when Niehaus decided to pursue other roles...

 from her short marriage to Tim Sander. He grows up believing that Julia's present husband Ricardo Mendes is his father. As Timo realizes how little he knows about his mother's family and past, he starts asking difficult questions.


Ricardo Mendes
He is a successful doctor and married to Julia von Anstetten
Julia von Anstetten
Julia Mendes is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , played by Valerie Niehaus. She is introduced in the series' premiere on January 2, 1995. She departed from the series in July 1997, when Niehaus decided to pursue other roles...

. He adopted her son Timo from her previous marriage and decided together with Julia not to tell Timo about his biological father.


Carolin Mohr
For more information look under Carolin von Anstetten.


Isabell Mohr
For more information look under Isabell Brandner.

N

Sylvia Novak
Sylvia Jones (Verbotene Liebe)
Sylvia Jones is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe ...

For more information look under Sylvia Jones.


Hanna Novak †
Was the younger sister of Sylvia Jones and aunt to Marie von Anstetten and Felix von Beyenbach. After she had a relationship with the attorney Lars Schneider
Lars Schneider
Lars Schneider is a fictional character of German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character has been played by actor Herbert Ulrich from October 24, 2002 to May 18, 2005 and again from October 13, 2006 to August 29, 2008....

, Hanna fell in love with the lesbian
Lesbian
Lesbian is a term most widely used in the English language to describe sexual and romantic desire between females. The word may be used as a noun, to refer to women who identify themselves or who are characterized by others as having the primary attribute of female homosexuality, or as an...

 Carla von Lahnstein
Carla von Lahnstein
Carla Sophia von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actress Claudia Hiersche. She made her first appearance on screen on September 19, 2003 and left the show on November 10, 2009. Hiersche then returned for a guest stint on January 29, 2010...

. She became Carla's great love. After a fall down the stairs, she soon recovered, but had a dream that she would die. Carla took her a last time to the sea, where Hanna died in Carla's arms, suffered from a stroke.

P

Clara Prozeski
For more information look under Clarissa von Anstetten.


Julia Prozeski
For more information look under Julia Mendes.


Ulli Prozeski
After two years on the show, character came out as gay after falling in love with housemate Dr. Tom Seifert, played by Kay Böger. After several months, Ulli took a job in Munich, which broke up their affair. He returned six months later in an attempt to rekindle the romance, but Seifert was now living with boyfriend Oliver Sabel
Oliver Sabel
Oliver Sabel is a popular fictional character in the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is portrayed by actor Jo Weil from December 31, 1999 to September 3, 2002 and again since November 2, 2007....

, played by Jo Weil
Jo Weil
Johannes "Jo" Hermann Bruno Anton Weil is a German actor. He is best known for his role of Oliver Sabel in Verbotene Liebe, on the German soap-opera channel, Das Erste...

. On the 10th anniversary of Verbotene Liebe
Verbotene Liebe
Verbotene Liebe , often abbreviated to VL, is a Rose d'Or Award-winning German television soap opera. The show was created by Reg Watson and first broadcast on Das Erste on 2 January 1995...

, which took a look at where the characters had evolved, Ulli and Tom were now back together.

S

Oliver Sabel
Oliver Sabel
Oliver Sabel is a popular fictional character in the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is portrayed by actor Jo Weil from December 31, 1999 to September 3, 2002 and again since November 2, 2007....

Is the nephew to Charlie Schneider
Charlie Schneider
Charlotte 'Charlie' Schneider is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe, portrayed by actress Gabriele Metzger. She made her first appearance on screen in the series premiere on 2 January 1995...

 and Lars Schneider
Lars Schneider
Lars Schneider is a fictional character of German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character has been played by actor Herbert Ulrich from October 24, 2002 to May 18, 2005 and again from October 13, 2006 to August 29, 2008....

 as well as the cousin to Olivia Schneider
Olivia Schneider
Olivia Schneider is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actress and singer Kristina Dörfer from December 29, 2006 to September 24, 2009.- Character's background :...

. His mother is Henriette Sabel. Oliver is bisexual and had a very passionate relationship with the doctor Tom Seiffert. After they broke up, Oliver cruised around the world as a seaman. He returned five years after he left and soon begins to fall for Christian Mann
Christian Mann
Christian Mann is a popular fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor Thore Schölermann since November 27, 2006.-Storylines:...

. But Christian isn't into men and is in a relationship with Coco Faber. Things turn around, however, and after Christian and Oliver share a kiss it's never again like before. After Christian needed his time dealing with his feelings for Oliver, the two become a couple.


Erika Sander
Sister of Iris and Tim Sander. Mother of Steffi and Milli Sander. Aunt to Susanne and Florian Brandner
Florian Brandner
Florian Brandner is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was first played by Frédéric A. Komp from January 2, 1995 to the fall of 1996 and again in February 1997 and from June to October 1998. The character was recast with actor Alex Huber four years later, on...

 and to Timo Mendes
Timo Mendes
Timo Mendes is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . Remo Schulze debuted in the role on June 23, 2011. Timo is the son of Julia von Anstetten and her first husband Tim Sander.-Background:...

. Was engaged to her late sister's husband Arno Brandner
Arno Brandner
Arno Brandner is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is portrayed since the show's debut on January 2, 1995 by actor Konrad Krauss.-Background:...

 before starting an affair with Nina Ryan. Takes a job in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...

, before reuniting with Nina and moving to Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....

.


Iris Sander †
For more information look under Iris Brandner.


Julia Sander
For more information look under Julia Mendes.


Tim Sander †
Brother of Iris and Erika Sander. Father of Timo Mendes
Timo Mendes
Timo Mendes is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . Remo Schulze debuted in the role on June 23, 2011. Timo is the son of Julia von Anstetten and her first husband Tim Sander.-Background:...

. Uncle to Susanne and Florian Brandner
Florian Brandner
Florian Brandner is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was first played by Frédéric A. Komp from January 2, 1995 to the fall of 1996 and again in February 1997 and from June to October 1998. The character was recast with actor Alex Huber four years later, on...

 and Steffi and Milli Sander. Was married to Julia von Anstetten
Julia von Anstetten
Julia Mendes is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , played by Valerie Niehaus. She is introduced in the series' premiere on January 2, 1995. She departed from the series in July 1997, when Niehaus decided to pursue other roles...

, who's also the mother of his only child. Had an affair with Tanja von Anstetten
Tanja von Anstetten
Tanja von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , played by actress Miriam Lahnstein. She made her first appearance on-screen on 21 June 1995 and left after three years in May 1998. Lahnstein returned to the role in 2001, where she was seen from 24 April to...

 and was engaged to Cleo Winter to her death. Was murdered by Tanja in 2001.


Ramon Santos †
Son of Maria Santos and brother of Gabriella Santos. Was HIV
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus is a lentivirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome , a condition in humans in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening opportunistic infections and cancers to thrive...

-positive and the best friend of Frank Levinsky. Had relationships with Gina Fröhlich and Cleo Winter. He got murdered in a fight over a precious statue.


Charlie Schneider
Charlie Schneider
Charlotte 'Charlie' Schneider is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe, portrayed by actress Gabriele Metzger. She made her first appearance on screen in the series premiere on 2 January 1995...

Sister of Henriette, Lars
Lars Schneider
Lars Schneider is a fictional character of German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character has been played by actor Herbert Ulrich from October 24, 2002 to May 18, 2005 and again from October 13, 2006 to August 29, 2008....

 and Thomas Schneider. Aunt to Olivia
Olivia Schneider
Olivia Schneider is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actress and singer Kristina Dörfer from December 29, 2006 to September 24, 2009.- Character's background :...

 and Oliver Sabel
Oliver Sabel
Oliver Sabel is a popular fictional character in the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is portrayed by actor Jo Weil from December 31, 1999 to September 3, 2002 and again since November 2, 2007....

. Best friend of Clarissa von Anstetten
Clarissa von Anstetten
Clarissa von Anstetten is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was played by actress Isa Jank from the show's debut on January 2, 1995 to September 5, 2001. Jank left the show after a disagreement with the producers...

. Friends with Arno Brandner
Arno Brandner
Arno Brandner is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is portrayed since the show's debut on January 2, 1995 by actor Konrad Krauss.-Background:...

 and Elisabeth von Lahnstein
Elisabeth von Lahnstein
Elisabeth von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe, portrayed by actress Martina Servatius...

. Enemy of Tanja von Lahnstein. Had a one-night-stand with Ludwig von Lahnstein
Ludwig von Lahnstein
Ludwig von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is played by actor Krystian Martinek since 22 December 2009.-Background:...

 when she was a teenager. Was once engaged to Roberto Fiorani, Peter Kaufmann and Bernd von Beyenbach
Bernd von Beyenbach
Bernhard 'Bernd ' Konstantin Ferdinand von Beyenbach is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by Ron Holzschuh from March 19, 2003 to February 13, 2007...

. She was also romantically linked to Lukas Roloff, Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein
Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actor Thomas Gumpert from September 23, 2003 to January 9, 2008.-Storylines:...

, Sascha Göbel and Stella Mann. In 2010 she reunited with Ludwig in another one-night-stand.


Lars Schneider
Lars Schneider
Lars Schneider is a fictional character of German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character has been played by actor Herbert Ulrich from October 24, 2002 to May 18, 2005 and again from October 13, 2006 to August 29, 2008....

Brother to Henriette, Thomas and Charlie Schneider
Charlie Schneider
Charlotte 'Charlie' Schneider is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe, portrayed by actress Gabriele Metzger. She made her first appearance on screen in the series premiere on 2 January 1995...

. Uncle to Olivia
Olivia Schneider
Olivia Schneider is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actress and singer Kristina Dörfer from December 29, 2006 to September 24, 2009.- Character's background :...

 and Oliver Sabel
Oliver Sabel
Oliver Sabel is a popular fictional character in the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is portrayed by actor Jo Weil from December 31, 1999 to September 3, 2002 and again since November 2, 2007....

. He has a daughter, Sophia von Lahnstein, with Carla von Lahnstein
Carla von Lahnstein
Carla Sophia von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actress Claudia Hiersche. She made her first appearance on screen on September 19, 2003 and left the show on November 10, 2009. Hiersche then returned for a guest stint on January 29, 2010...

 via sperm donation. He is a successful lawyer and had relationships to Sylvia Jones
Sylvia Jones (Verbotene Liebe)
Sylvia Jones is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe ...

, her late sister Hanna Novak and to Nathalie von Lahnstein
Nathalie von Lahnstein
Nathalie Brandner is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is portrayed by actress Jenny Winkler...

. After his first departure in 2005, he worked in Hamburg
Hamburg
-History:The first historic name for the city was, according to Claudius Ptolemy's reports, Treva.But the city takes its modern name, Hamburg, from the first permanent building on the site, a castle whose construction was ordered by the Emperor Charlemagne in AD 808...

 until returned in 2006. When he left again in 2008, Lars took a job offer in Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...

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Olivia Schneider
Olivia Schneider
Olivia Schneider is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actress and singer Kristina Dörfer from December 29, 2006 to September 24, 2009.- Character's background :...



Barbara von Sterneck
For more information look under Barbara von Anstetten.


Jessica Stiehl
The scheming niece of Justus Stiehl. Pretended that Andi Fritzsche
Andi Fritzsche
Andreas "Andi" Fritzsche is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is played by actor Dominic Saleh-Zaki from October 4, 2001 to November 8, 2007. In July 2009 it was announced that Saleh-Zaki would reprise his role. Before reappearing on-screen, the...

 raped him in order to break up his relationship with Helena von Lahnstein
Helena von Lahnstein
Dr. Helena von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is played by Renée Weibel since October 5, 2009.-Introduction:...

. Former fiancé of Tristan von Lahnstein
Tristan von Lahnstein
Tristan von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is played by actor Jens Hartwig since October 23, 2009.-Personality:...

. Had a threesome with a drunk Andi and Christian Mann
Christian Mann
Christian Mann is a popular fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor Thore Schölermann since November 27, 2006.-Storylines:...

. She also had a short affair with Ansgar von Lahnstein
Ansgar von Lahnstein
Ansgar Eduard Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actor Wolfram Grandezka. He debuted in the role on January, 22 2004....

, while working for him as a spy. Is currently the personal assistant, shared with Kim Wolf
Kim Wolf
Kim Wolf is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . Lisa Tomaschewsky introduced the role on April 13, 2011, but was eventually recast with actress Nicole Mieth, who took over the part on May 10, 2011.-Introduction:...

, of Tanja von Lahnstein.

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Luise von Waldensteyck
Luise von Waldensteyck
Luise Letizia Katharina von Waldensteyck is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actress Mascha Müller. She first appeared on January 21, 2009 and left the show on March 12, 2010.-Introduction:...

Distance relative of the Lahnstein family. Daughter of the deceased Wilhelm von Waldensteyck. Former fiancé of Eduard von Tepp. Currently married to Gregor Mann
Gregor Mann
Gregor von der Waldenau is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actor Andreas Jancke. He made his first appearance on screen on 16 February 2005 and left the show on 12 March 2010.-Background:Gregor's childhood was far from easy...

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Alexander Wiegand
Alex is the father of Lisa Brandner and was married to Susanne Brandner until she divorced him. He is also the son of Max Orbis and half-brother of Nicole Büchner. Alex was diagnosed with Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by a disintegration of thought processes and of emotional responsiveness. It most commonly manifests itself as auditory hallucinations, paranoid or bizarre delusions, or disorganized speech and thinking, and it is accompanied by significant social...

 in 1996, after he took Sophie Levinsky hostage. In 2006, when Alex returned to Susanne's wedding with Carla von Lahnstein
Carla von Lahnstein
Carla Sophia von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actress Claudia Hiersche. She made her first appearance on screen on September 19, 2003 and left the show on November 10, 2009. Hiersche then returned for a guest stint on January 29, 2010...

 he fliped out again and shot Susanne's father Arno
Arno Brandner
Arno Brandner is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is portrayed since the show's debut on January 2, 1995 by actor Konrad Krauss.-Background:...

, after he took several guests hostage. In early 2007, Alex fled out of the psychiatry
Psychiatry
Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the study and treatment of mental disorders. These mental disorders include various affective, behavioural, cognitive and perceptual abnormalities...

 and kidnapped his daughter Lisa. But Lars can rescue her and Alex was arrested.


Cleo Winter †
Born as Gisela Köster. Former prostitute, who wanted to start a new life. Had relationships with Ramon Santos and Tim Sander. Was murdered by Tanja von Anstetten
Tanja von Anstetten
Tanja von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , played by actress Miriam Lahnstein. She made her first appearance on-screen on 21 June 1995 and left after three years in May 1998. Lahnstein returned to the role in 2001, where she was seen from 24 April to...

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Tanja Wittkamp
For more information look under Tanja von Lahnstein.
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