The Lahnstein Family
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The Lahnstein family are a fictional aristocratic family on the German
soap opera
Verbotene Liebe
. Various family members have been sometime residents of Düsseldorf.
The Lahnsteins made their first appearance in September 2003, when Johannes von Lahnstein
, the patriarch of the family, came along with his daughter Carla von Lahnstein
to the scene. Their first story was Johannes' love for Cécile de Maron
, with the disapprove of Carla and her brother Ansgar
, and his illegitimate daughter Nico
.
Within the years, the Lahnsteins showed that even though they have high morals they hide many family secrets involving affairs, sexuality and crimes. Ansgar tried to kill his father with poison to get to the heirlooms, while Leonard von Lahnstein
had a secret affair with Johannes' wife Cécile. Carla had been hiding her homosexuality
for years, when she got exposed by her brother Ansgar. Therefor Johannes forced her to marry Bernd von Beyenbach
to cover the lies she had told everyone. Constantin von Lahnstein
had to find out that his mother had had an affair and he wasn't Johannes' son, which gave him the reason why he had been send to his aunt Carlotta di Balbi to Italy
. After Cécile died, Leonard found love again in maid Sarah Hofmann
, who was exposed as another illegitimate daughter of Johannes'. Leonard moved on and married Jana Brandner
, just as Johannes' enemy Adrian Degenhardt
found out that he wasn't only Constantin's father but Leonard's as well. Leonard cheated on Jana with Sarah, while Carla married and later divorced Susanne Brandner, after she had lost her first love Hanna Novak tragically. In fall 2007, Johannes' nephew Sebastian von Lahnstein
appeared; leading to a new side of the family. Johannes was eventually presumed dead after a plane crash. Shortly after Jana died in Leonard's arms, he married Sarah. The family was in shock then when a woman saying she was the supposedly dead Francesca, Johannes' first wife. Ansgar and his wife Tanja von Anstetten
discovered that she is lying, but was in fact Francesca's estranged younger sister Maria di Balbi. Ansgar used her to fight his sister for the heirlooms of the family and blackmailed Maria into playing along, if she didn't want to lose her new found family. Just as Maria was about to tell Carla the truth, Tanja went after her and tried to kill Maria. Meanwhile Ansgar discovered that Maria was his biological mother and that he was the child Maria had with Johannes all those years ago, thinking that he had died. Ansgar rescued his mother and they both decided to fight Tanja to keep the lie going. The truth eventually came out and when Carla was confronted with the truth, she admitted that she couldn't believe in what a "sick family" she was living in and slapped Maria in the face.
Shortly after Sebastian, his sister Rebecca von Lahnstein
came to town. Sebastian fell deeply in love with Lydia Brandner
, but then slept with her mother Katja Brandner
, who ended up being pregnant with Sebastian's child. Without knowing the paternity, Lydia and Sebastian got married. But it was eventually found out that Sebastian was the father of little Christina, causing problems between Lydia and him. Not long after their wedding Helena von Lahnstein
and Tristan von Lahnstein
, Sebastian and Rebecca's siblings, came to town. With them all together another family secret was about to get discovered - their father Ludwig von Lahnstein
was still alive.
(Carla), Wolfram Grandezka
(Ansgar) and Verena Zimmermann (Nico) and the involvement with other popular actors like Miriam Lahnstein
(Tanja) and Yvonne Burbach (Cécile). In 2009, even though the character Maria di Balbi was a success, fans felt that former patriarch Johannes, who supposedly died in 2008 in a plane crash, was made out to be a hypocrite and liar, who seemed to treat Maria like dirt. It didn't seem to fit in with the character the audience had watched for years. With the change in the family and the focus pushed onto Ludwig's children, the audience didn't respond well by saying that Helena, Rebecca, Sebastian and Tristan just weren't characters you cared about. Only new family patriarch Ludwig, who became center of a love triangle with Johannes' former wives Elisabeth and Maria seemed to be interesting.
The city residence is a Penthouse
was the CEO for a very long time, later omit by his eldest son Ansgar
, which led to Johannes founding a company named JCL Investment. After Johannes could reclaim his title as CEO of the Lahnstein Holding, he merged JCL into the Holding. After Johannes died, Ansgar faked his father's will. In that he made the family believe that Ansgar's son Hannes
is the heir and Ansgar can have control over the business until Hannes is at a legal age to take charge of his inheritance. The family later realizes that Ansgar faked the will, and Carla
took over as the rightful heir. Ansgar tried to scheme his way back to the head of the company, but failed several times in his attempts to discredit Carla as a businesswoman.
After Carla leaves town, she leaves control over the company to her stepmother Elisabeth
and her uncle Ludwig
. The company soon gets in serious money trouble and Ludwig has to buy off some parts of the company. Ansgar's devilish wife Tanja von Anstetten
manages to get her hand on the real estate department, while Ludwig decides to form a new company named Lahnstein Enterprises.
with the help and money of his nephew Ansgar
in 2010. Part of the company also becomes the real estate department that Tanja von Anstetten
bought off from the Lahnstein Holding. In June 2011, a board is formed that's headed by Ludwig. The Lahnstein Bank rejoins the company when Ansgar signs on and the Lahnstein Entertainment department is formed. In order to bring Tanja to sign on, Ludwig buys her the fashion company Ligne Clarisse, a company formerly owned by Tanja's archenemy Clarissa von Anstetten
, out of the heritage of late Marie von Anstetten.
Legend:
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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...
. Various family members have been sometime residents of Düsseldorf.
The Lahnsteins made their first appearance in September 2003, when 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 patriarch of the family, came along with his daughter 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 the scene. Their first story was Johannes' love for 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:...
, with the disapprove of Carla and her brother 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 his illegitimate daughter Nico
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...
.
Within the years, the Lahnsteins showed that even though they have high morals they hide many family secrets involving affairs, sexuality and crimes. Ansgar tried to kill his father with poison to get to the heirlooms, while 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:...
had a secret affair with Johannes' wife Cécile. Carla had been hiding her homosexuality
Homosexuality
Homosexuality is romantic or sexual attraction or behavior between members of the same sex or gender. As a sexual orientation, homosexuality refers to "an enduring pattern of or disposition to experience sexual, affectional, or romantic attractions" primarily or exclusively to people of the same...
for years, when she got exposed by her brother Ansgar. Therefor Johannes forced her to marry 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...
to cover the lies she had told everyone. 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 to find out that his mother had had an affair and he wasn't Johannes' son, which gave him the reason why he had been send to his aunt Carlotta di Balbi to Italy
Italy
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. After Cécile died, Leonard found love again in maid 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 was exposed as another illegitimate daughter of Johannes'. Leonard moved on and married 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...
, just as Johannes' enemy 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....
found out that he wasn't only Constantin's father but Leonard's as well. Leonard cheated on Jana with Sarah, while Carla married and later divorced Susanne Brandner, after she had lost her first love Hanna Novak tragically. In fall 2007, Johannes' nephew 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...
appeared; leading to a new side of the family. Johannes was eventually presumed dead after a plane crash. Shortly after Jana died in Leonard's arms, he married Sarah. The family was in shock then when a woman saying she was the supposedly dead Francesca, Johannes' first wife. Ansgar and his 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...
discovered that she is lying, but was in fact Francesca's estranged younger sister Maria di Balbi. Ansgar used her to fight his sister for the heirlooms of the family and blackmailed Maria into playing along, if she didn't want to lose her new found family. Just as Maria was about to tell Carla the truth, Tanja went after her and tried to kill Maria. Meanwhile Ansgar discovered that Maria was his biological mother and that he was the child Maria had with Johannes all those years ago, thinking that he had died. Ansgar rescued his mother and they both decided to fight Tanja to keep the lie going. The truth eventually came out and when Carla was confronted with the truth, she admitted that she couldn't believe in what a "sick family" she was living in and slapped Maria in the face.
Shortly after Sebastian, his sister 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...
came to town. Sebastian fell deeply in love 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...
, but then slept with her mother 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:...
, who ended up being pregnant with Sebastian's child. Without knowing the paternity, Lydia and Sebastian got married. But it was eventually found out that Sebastian was the father of little Christina, causing problems between Lydia and him. Not long after their wedding 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:...
and 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:...
, Sebastian and Rebecca's siblings, came to town. With them all together another family secret was about to get discovered - their father 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:...
was still alive.
Critical response
Over the years, the Lahnstein family has become the "soapiest soap family", thanks to unexpected twists such as Johannes' never ending affairs from the past and juicy schemes in their own family, like poising, attempted murder and blackmail. Overall the Lahnstein family has remained very popular with fans, thanks to viewer's favourites Claudia HierscheClaudia Hiersche
Claudia Hiersche Claudia Hiersche Claudia Hiersche (* 22 February 1977 in Frankfurt (Oder), German Democratic Republic [now Federal Republic of Germany] is a German host and actress and is well known for her portrayal of the lesbian fictional character Carla von Lahnstein in the soap opera...
(Carla), Wolfram Grandezka
Wolfram Grandezka
Wolfram Grandezka is a German actor.He landed the role of Roman Klingenberg in the Daytime soap opera Unter uns. He played the role from January 5, 1998 to April 26, 2000. Wolfram came to another soap, Verbotene Liebe, four years later...
(Ansgar) and Verena Zimmermann (Nico) and the involvement with other popular actors like Miriam Lahnstein
Miriam Lahnstein
Miriam Lahnstein is a German actress.In 1995, Miriam came to the "Das Erste-Soap "Verbotene Liebe". She played the villain Tanja von Anstetten from 1995 until 1998...
(Tanja) and Yvonne Burbach (Cécile). In 2009, even though the character Maria di Balbi was a success, fans felt that former patriarch Johannes, who supposedly died in 2008 in a plane crash, was made out to be a hypocrite and liar, who seemed to treat Maria like dirt. It didn't seem to fit in with the character the audience had watched for years. With the change in the family and the focus pushed onto Ludwig's children, the audience didn't respond well by saying that Helena, Rebecca, Sebastian and Tristan just weren't characters you cared about. Only new family patriarch Ludwig, who became center of a love triangle with Johannes' former wives Elisabeth and Maria seemed to be interesting.
Residence
The family residence is Castle Königsbrunn- Currently living there: Ludwig von LahnsteinLudwig von LahnsteinLudwig 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:...
, Elisabeth von LahnsteinElisabeth von LahnsteinElisabeth von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe, portrayed by actress Martina Servatius...
, Ansgar von LahnsteinAnsgar von LahnsteinAnsgar 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....
, Tanja von Lahnstein, Hannes von LahnsteinHannes von LahnsteinJohannes "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...
, Sebastian von LahnsteinSebastian von LahnsteinSebastian 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 von LahnsteinHelena von LahnsteinDr. 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 von LahnsteinTristan von LahnsteinTristan 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:...
, Hagen von Lahnstein, Marlene von Lahnstein and Nico von LahnsteinNico von LahnsteinNicola "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... - Current guests: Prince Philipp zu Hohenfelden
The city residence is a Penthouse
- Currently living there: -. Used as an office by Ansgar von Lahnstein.
The Lahnstein Holding
Once appeared as the Lahnstein empire, founded for over hundred years. Johannes von LahnsteinJohannes 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:...
was the CEO for a very long time, later omit by his eldest son 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....
, which led to Johannes founding a company named JCL Investment. After Johannes could reclaim his title as CEO of the Lahnstein Holding, he merged JCL into the Holding. After Johannes died, Ansgar faked his father's will. In that he made the family believe that Ansgar's 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...
is the heir and Ansgar can have control over the business until Hannes is at a legal age to take charge of his inheritance. The family later realizes that Ansgar faked the will, 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...
took over as the rightful heir. Ansgar tried to scheme his way back to the head of the company, but failed several times in his attempts to discredit Carla as a businesswoman.
After Carla leaves town, she leaves control over the company to her stepmother Elisabeth
Elisabeth von Lahnstein
Elisabeth von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe, portrayed by actress Martina Servatius...
and her uncle Ludwig
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:...
. The company soon gets in serious money trouble and Ludwig has to buy off some parts of the company. Ansgar's devilish 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...
manages to get her hand on the real estate department, while Ludwig decides to form a new company named Lahnstein Enterprises.
Lahnstein Enterprises
Lahnstein Enterprises is a new company founded by Ludwig von LahnsteinLudwig 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:...
with the help and money of his nephew 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....
in 2010. Part of the company also becomes the real estate department that 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...
bought off from the Lahnstein Holding. In June 2011, a board is formed that's headed by Ludwig. The Lahnstein Bank rejoins the company when Ansgar signs on and the Lahnstein Entertainment department is formed. In order to bring Tanja to sign on, Ludwig buys her the fashion company Ligne Clarisse, a company formerly owned by Tanja's archenemy 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...
, out of the heritage of late Marie von Anstetten.
Employees
- Ludwig von LahnsteinLudwig von LahnsteinLudwig 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:...
: Founder and chairman of the Board of Directors - Ansgar von LahnsteinAnsgar von LahnsteinAnsgar 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....
: Member of the Board of Directors; Head of the Lahnstein Bank - Tanja von Lahnstein: Member of the Board of Directors; Head of the fashion company Ligne Clarisse
- Sebastian von LahnsteinSebastian von LahnsteinSebastian 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...
: Member of the Board of Directors; Executive position at Lahnstein Enterprises - Tristan von LahnsteinTristan von LahnsteinTristan 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:...
: Member of the Board of Directors; Head of Lahnstein Entertainment - Helena von LahnsteinHelena von LahnsteinDr. 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:...
: Member of the Board of Directors; Co-head of the Lahnstein Auction house - Hagen von Lahnstein: Member of the Board of Directors; Manager of the Lahnstein stud farm
- Rebecca von LahnsteinRebecca von LahnsteinRebecca 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...
: Ligne Clarisse employee working in New YorkNew YorkNew 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... - Nico von LahnsteinNico von LahnsteinNicola "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...
: Co-head of the Lahnstein Auction house; CEO of the Jana von Lahnstein foundation - Elisabeth von LahnsteinElisabeth von LahnsteinElisabeth von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe, portrayed by actress Martina Servatius...
: Works for the Jana von Lahnstein foundation - Jessica Stiehl: Personal assistant of Tanja von Lahnstein
- Kim WolfKim WolfKim 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:...
: Personal assistant of Ansgar von Lahnstein - Viktoria Wolf: Receptionist at Lahnstein Enterprises
- Marlene von Lahnstein: Musical actress; Under contract with Lahnstein Entertainment
- Christian MannChristian MannChristian Mann is a popular fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor Thore Schölermann since November 27, 2006.-Storylines:...
& Dana Wolf: Grooms at the Lahnstein stud farm - Theresa Erzberger: Jockey at the Lahnstein stud farm
v. L. Faces
Is a model agency founded and owned by Tanja von Lahnstein. Former known as v. A. Faces (changed the name after Tanja married Ansgar). The company is written out basically without any explanation in late 2009.Employees
- Tanja von Lahnstein: Founder, Owner and COOChief operating officerA Chief Operating Officer or Director of Operations can be one of the highest-ranking executives in an organization and comprises part of the "C-Suite"...
- Kitty Kübler: Personal assistant
- Olivia SchneiderOlivia SchneiderOlivia 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 :...
: Former model and secretary - Sarah HofmannSarah HofmannSarah 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....
: Former model
The forefathers
- Eckehard von Lahnstein, was alive around the year 1710.
- Dietrich von Lahnstein, the father of both Ludwig and Johannes von Lahnstein.
The patriarchs
- Ludwig von LahnsteinLudwig von LahnsteinLudwig 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 son of Dietrich von Lahnstein and his wife Astrid. He is the half-brother of Johannes von Lahnstein and father of Rebecca, Sebastian, Helena and Tristan and Hagen. As of January 2011, he is married to Elisabeth von LahnsteinElisabeth von LahnsteinElisabeth von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe, portrayed by actress Martina Servatius...
. - Johannes von LahnsteinJohannes von LahnsteinJohannes 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:...
was the son of Dietrich von Lahnstein and Mimi Baxter. He owned the successful business empire, the Lahnstein Holding. He was married three times and had four biological children and two grandchildren. He is presumed dead after a plane crash over the Atlantic oceanAtlantic OceanThe Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's oceanic divisions. With a total area of about , it covers approximately 20% of the Earth's surface and about 26% of its water surface area...
in January 2008.
Children of Ludwig von Lahnstein
- Hagen von Lahnstein is the eldest son of Ludwig von Lahnstein. After the death of Madeleine, his mother, he refused to look after his siblings and abandoned them. The family found him several years later, and he has since moved to Könnigsbrunn with his wife Marlene Wolf.
- Sebastian von LahnsteinSebastian von LahnsteinSebastian 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...
is the second eldest son of Ludwig von LahnsteinLudwig von LahnsteinLudwig 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:...
. He graduated from Harvard UniversityHarvard UniversityHarvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
and has become a lawyer. He is the father of Christina Brandner who lives in New Zealand and has been married to and later divorced Lydia BrandnerLydia BrandnerLydia 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 is currently married to Tanja von Lahnstein who is the mother of his other daughter Emma von Lahnstein. - Helena von LahnsteinHelena von LahnsteinDr. 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 LahnsteinLudwig von LahnsteinLudwig 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 twin-sister of Tristan. She studied archeology at the University of Heidelberg. She has a serious relationship with Andi FritzscheAndi FritzscheAndreas "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...
. - Tristan von LahnsteinTristan von LahnsteinTristan 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 youngest son of Ludwig von LahnsteinLudwig von LahnsteinLudwig 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 twin-brother of Helena. - Rebecca von LahnsteinRebecca von LahnsteinRebecca 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...
is the youngest daughter of Ludwig von LahnsteinLudwig von LahnsteinLudwig 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:...
. She studies fashion design and works as an assistant at the Lahnstein Holding.
Biological and adoptive children of Johannes von Lahnstein
- Ansgar von LahnsteinAnsgar von LahnsteinAnsgar 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 LahnsteinJohannes von LahnsteinJohannes 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 Maria di Balbi. He works as a business executive at the Lahnstein Holding and has been married and divorced once with Nathalie Brander. Ansgar has also been married to Tanja von AnstettenTanja von AnstettenTanja 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...
, but he has divorced her as well in 2011. Ansgar has a son, Hannes von LahnsteinHannes von LahnsteinJohannes "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...
(born 2005), with Tanja. - Carla von LahnsteinCarla von LahnsteinCarla 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...
is the daughter of Johannes von LahnsteinJohannes von LahnsteinJohannes 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 Francesca von Lahnstein. She works as the executive director of the Lahnstein Holding and has been married and divorced twice, first to Bernd von BeyenbachBernd von BeyenbachBernhard '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...
and then Susanne Brandner. Carla has a daughter, Sophia von Lahnstein (born 2007), with Lars SchneiderLars SchneiderLars 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....
. - Sarah HofmannSarah HofmannSarah 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....
is the illegitimate daughter of Johannes von LahnsteinJohannes von LahnsteinJohannes 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 his former head maid Elke Käppler. She studies music and is a former model. She was given up for adoption and reunited with her father and mother in 2006. Sarah is divorced once with Gregor MannGregor MannGregor 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 was once pregnant, with Gregor's child, but had a miscarriage. In fall 2008, she married Leonard von LahnsteinLeonard von LahnsteinDr. 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 later moved with him to BostonBostonBoston 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...
. - Nico von LahnsteinNico von LahnsteinNicola "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...
is the illegitimate daughter of Johannes von LahnsteinJohannes von LahnsteinJohannes 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 Vera Brandner. She was raised by Vera's husband Achim, who thought she was his daughter. Nico found her real father in 2003 and was later adopted by him to become the rightful Countess of von Lahnstein. She has chosen to leave Düsseldorf for a while to work at a professional photographer in South AfricaSouth AfricaThe Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
, but she has since returned and gotten married to prince Philipp zu Hohenfelden. - Leonard von LahnsteinLeonard von LahnsteinDr. 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:...
is the illegitimate son of Adrian DegenhardtAdrian DegenhardtAdrian 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 von Lahnstein. He worked as a doctor at St.-Vinzenz-Hospital. His legal father and the one who raised him was Johannes von LahnsteinJohannes von LahnsteinJohannes 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 was married and divorced with Silke Voss. Leonard was also married to death twice with Cécile de MaronCécile de MaronCécile 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:...
and Jana BrandnerJana von LahnsteinJana 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...
. He had a son, Julius de Maron, with Cécile, who died shortly after his birth. In autumn 2008, he married Sarah Hofmann and later moved with her to BostonBostonBoston 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...
. - Constantin von LahnsteinConstantin von LahnsteinConstantin 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...
is the illegitimate son of Adrian DegenhardtAdrian DegenhardtAdrian 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 von Lahnstein. He has studied journalism in LondonLondonLondon 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...
, EnglandEnglandEngland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. His legal father and the one who raised him was Johannes von LahnsteinJohannes von LahnsteinJohannes 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 has known for years that Johannes wasn't his real father, but found out in 2007 that Adrian is his father. In early 2011, Constantin moved to MadridMadridMadrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
to work as an executive for the Spanish magazine 'Oso y Toro'.
Third Generation
- Kim WolfKim WolfKim 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:...
is the illegitimate daughter of Ansgar von LahnsteinAnsgar von LahnsteinAnsgar 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 Viktoria Wolf. As her marriage with Thomas was troubled, Viktoria had a one-night-stand with Ansgar, which later presented Kim as result. Viktoria keeps this secret for twenty years and is shocked when her other daughter Marlene marries into the Lahnstein clan; letting her face Ansgar again. Kim is the half-sister of Marlene Wolf, Dana Wolf, Hannes von Lahnstein and Nick Brandner. - Hannes von LahnsteinHannes von LahnsteinJohannes "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...
is the son of Ansgar and Tanja von Lahnstein. He was born in November 2005. While an ugly custody battle between his parents, he lived with his aunt CarlaCarla von LahnsteinCarla 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 cousin Sophia for a while. After Ansgar faked Johannes' will, Hannes was the heir to the Lahnstein empire for a while. Hannes is the half-brother of Kim Wolf, Nick Brandner and Emma von Lahnstein. - Sophia von Lahnstein is the daughter of Carla von Lahnstein and Lars SchneiderLars SchneiderLars 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....
. She was born in September 2007. Her father Lars donated his sperm, but remained together with Carla as her legal parent. In Summer of 2008, Sophia was kidnapped by Adrian DegenhardtAdrian DegenhardtAdrian 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....
for a few days. It was confirmed that he was behind her kidnapping. - Christina Brandner is the illegitimate daughter of Sebastian von LahnsteinSebastian von LahnsteinSebastian 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 the late Katja BrandnerKatja BrandnerKatja 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:...
. She is currently raised by MatthiasMatthias BrandnerMatthias 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 Nathalie Brander in New ZealandNew ZealandNew 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...
. Matthias was Katja's husband until her death. Christina is the half-sister of Lydia BrandnerLydia BrandnerLydia 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 BrandnerDavid BrandnerDavid 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 BrandnerFabian BrandnerFabian 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 Emma von Lahnstein. - Nick Brandner is the illegitimate son of Ansgar von Lahnstein and Lydia BrandnerLydia BrandnerLydia 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 was born in July 2011, months after a pregnant Lydia left Ansgar and started a new life in New Zealand. Nick is the half-brother of Kim Wolf and Hannes von Lahnstein. - Emma von Lahnstein is the daughter of Sebastian von LahnsteinSebastian von LahnsteinSebastian 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 Tanja von Lahnstein. She was born October 21, 2011. She was born while Sebastian and Tanja were trapped in the Lahnstein office elevator. Emma is the half-sister of Hannes von Lahnstein and Christina Brandner.
Johannes' wives
- Francesca di Balbi was the first wife of Johannes von LahnsteinJohannes von LahnsteinJohannes 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 was also the mother of CarlaCarla von LahnsteinCarla 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...
, LeonardLeonard von LahnsteinDr. 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 LahnsteinConstantin von LahnsteinConstantin 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...
. Francesca had an affair with Adrian DegenhardtAdrian DegenhardtAdrian 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....
, while she was married to Johannes. She died in a tragic car accident, which Leonard thought for years was his fault. Her marriage to Johannes was dissolved with her death. In 2009, Francesca's younger sister Maria di Balbi, who once had an affair with Johannes and even impregnated by him, comes to Königsbrunn and wants to take her sister's place; making the family believe that she is Francesca, since they didn't know about Maria's existence. - Cécile de MaronCécile de MaronCécile 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:...
was the second wife of Johannes von LahnsteinJohannes von LahnsteinJohannes 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:...
. Their marriage lasted only one year, after Cécile had an affair with Leonard von LahnsteinLeonard von LahnsteinDr. 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:...
, her step-son. Cécile divorced Johannes and later married Leonard. She became pregnant, but because of a car accident Cécile's son, Julius, died and a little while later, she died as well. - Elisabeth CorneliusElisabeth von LahnsteinElisabeth von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe, portrayed by actress Martina Servatius...
was the third wife of Johannes von LahnsteinJohannes von LahnsteinJohannes 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:...
. They had a secret affair in 2006, when Elisabeth was still married to Arno BrandnerArno BrandnerArno 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:...
. She later divorced him and Elisabeth and Johannes were married in 2007. The marriage dissolved with Johannes' presumed death in January 2008, but with Maria pretending to be Francesca, the marriage was annulled in September 2009.
Family tree
- Dietrich von Lahnstein (deceased)
- m. Astrid von Lahnstein [dissolved] (deceased)
- c. Ludwig von LahnsteinLudwig von LahnsteinLudwig 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:...
- m. Madeleine von Lahnstein [dissolved] (deceased)
- c. Hagen von Lahnstein
- m. Marlene Wolf [married; 2011–present]
- c. Sebastian von LahnsteinSebastian von LahnsteinSebastian 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...
- a. Katja BrandnerKatja BrandnerKatja 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:...
(deceased)- c. Christina Brandner
- m. Lydia BrandnerLydia BrandnerLydia 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...
[divorced; 2009-2011] - m. Tanja von AnstettenTanja von AnstettenTanja 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...
[married; 2011-present]- c. Emma von Lahnstein
- a. Katja Brandner
- c. Helena von LahnsteinHelena von LahnsteinDr. 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:...
- c. Tristan von LahnsteinTristan von LahnsteinTristan 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:...
- c. Rebecca von LahnsteinRebecca von LahnsteinRebecca 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...
- c. Hagen von Lahnstein
- m. Elisabeth CorneliusElisabeth von LahnsteinElisabeth von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe, portrayed by actress Martina Servatius...
[married; 2011–present]
- m. Madeleine von Lahnstein [dissolved] (deceased)
- c. Ludwig von Lahnstein
- m. Mimi Baxter [divorced] (deceased)
- c. Johannes von LahnsteinJohannes von LahnsteinJohannes 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:...
(presumed deceased)- a. Maria di Balbi (deceased)
- c. Ansgar von LahnsteinAnsgar von LahnsteinAnsgar 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....
- a. Viktoria Wolf
- c. Kim WolfKim WolfKim 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:...
- c. Kim Wolf
- a. Tanja von AnstettenTanja von AnstettenTanja 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...
- c. Hannes von LahnsteinHannes von LahnsteinJohannes "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...
- c. Hannes von Lahnstein
- m. Nathalie Käppler [divorced; 2007-2008]
- m. Tanja von AnstettenTanja von AnstettenTanja 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...
[divorced; 2008–2011] - a. Lydia BrandnerLydia BrandnerLydia 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...
- c. Nick Brandner
- a. Viktoria Wolf
- c. Ansgar von Lahnstein
- m. Francesca di Balbi [dissolved] (deceased)
- c. Carla von LahnsteinCarla von LahnsteinCarla 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...
- m. Bernd von BeyenbachBernd von BeyenbachBernhard '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...
[divorced; 2005-2006] - m. Susanne Brandner [divorced; 2006–2008]
- s. Lars SchneiderLars SchneiderLars 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....
- c. Sophia von Lahnstein
- m. Bernd von Beyenbach
- c. Leonard von LahnsteinLeonard von LahnsteinDr. 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:...
(legal child) [biological son of Adrian DegenhardtAdrian DegenhardtAdrian 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....
]- m. Silke Voss [divorced]
- m. Cécile de MaronCécile de MaronCécile 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:...
[dissolved; 2006] (deceased)- c. Julius de Maron (deceased)
- m. Jana BrandnerJana von LahnsteinJana 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...
[dissolved; 2007-2008] (deceased) - m. Sarah Hofmann [married; 2008–present]
- c. Constantin von LahnsteinConstantin von LahnsteinConstantin 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...
(legal child) [biological son of Adrian DegenhardtAdrian DegenhardtAdrian 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....
]
- c. Carla von Lahnstein
- a. Elke Käppler
- c. Sarah HofmannSarah HofmannSarah 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....
- m. Gregor MannGregor MannGregor 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...
[divorced; 2007–2008]- c. Amelie Mann (deceased)
- m. Leonard von LahnsteinLeonard von LahnsteinDr. 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:...
[married; 2008–present]
- m. Gregor Mann
- c. Sarah Hofmann
- a. Vera Brandner (deceased)
- c. Nico von LahnsteinNico von LahnsteinNicola "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...
- m. Philipp zu Hohenfelden [married; 2011–present]
- c. Nico von Lahnstein
- m. Cécile de MaronCécile de MaronCécile 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:...
[divorced; 2004-2005] (deceased) - m. Elisabeth CorneliusElisabeth von LahnsteinElisabeth von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe, portrayed by actress Martina Servatius...
[dissolved; 2007-2008]
- a. Maria di Balbi (deceased)
- c. Johannes von Lahnstein
- m. Astrid von Lahnstein [dissolved] (deceased)
Legend:
- m. = married
- c. = child
- s. = sperm donation
- a. = affair/lovers/one night stand
Distant relatives
- Luise von WaldensteyckLuise von WaldensteyckLuise 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:...
is a distant cousin of Ansgar, Carla, Sarah and Nico, as well as Sebastian, Rebecca, Tristan, and Helena.