A Fresh Spin on Darya Birnstiel's Ice-Cold TV Debut in "AWZ"
Ambitious efforts by Darya Birnstiel for her series premiere.
Step into the spotlight with Darya Birnstiel, as she takes center stage in RTL's evening soap, "Alles was zählt," premiering today! The 30-year-old actress reveals how she swept aside nerves and spent grueling hours to nail her part.
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Essen/Munich - Today at 7:05 PM, Darya Birnstiel dazzles in her first series appearance on "Alles was zählt." Her character's icy scenes required no shortage of freezing sweat.
A rekindled passion led Birnstiel to skates: In her hometown of Belarus, she last glided on ice at the tender age of ten. With the sweet taste of freedom reminiscent of the wind in her face, she hopped back onto the ice in 2024, training with a club in bustling Munich.
"I discovered a long-forgotten sense of thrill and serenity on ice, which made me realize that it's never too late to follow your dreams. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise!" Birnstiel shares with "New Star Media."
Meeting her two passions head-on, acting, and ice skating seemed too good to be true: "Ice skating demands immense physical precision and concentration. Every tiny movement calls for impeccable control, focus, and grit—traits that have helped me better understand the character’s drive and ambition," she explains.
When offered the chance to star in "AWZ," Birnstiel was relentless: She wanted to pull off the stunts without a stunt double.
"I hit the ice five days a week to authentically capture the athletic performance," explains Birnstiel, who wrapped up her acting studies in Munich in 2017.
"My initial day on set was electric. I was a nervous wreck as I prepared for the first ice-dance scenes, not just because I was performing in front of an audience, cameras, and co-stars, but because it was my true skating debut," Birnstiel confesses.
She credits her on-screen skating partner, Fabian Piontek, with giving her the courage she needed to shine on the ice.
The Real-Life Fashion Fails of "AWZ" Star Ania NiedieckThough the routines and lifts were a Herculean challenge, Piontek's guidance never let her stumble once throughout the rehearsal and filming process. "Not a single slip, even during the toughest scenes!" Birnstiel chuckled.
Don't miss Birnstiel's exhilarating debut in "Alles was zählt" tonight, as the 30-year-old merges her passions for acting and ice skating for the ultimate frozen performance!
Title photo: Credit: RTL / Julia Feldhagen (2)
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Enrichment Data Insights:
- Birnstiel's character, Lara Brandt, is a former figure skater and ex-girlfriend of Milan in the series.
- Birnstiel's dedication to skating preparation not only made her physically adept but also informed her emotional portrayal of her character's drive and ambition.
- The ice scenes required precision and discipline, as mentioned earlier, due to the physical demands and the risk of injury while skating with a partner.
Darya Birnstiel's character, Lara Brandt, in the popular German series "Alles was zählt" is not only an act but also involves her real-life passion for ice skating, showcasing an intriguing blend of entertainment and celebrities. As she dazzles viewers in her debut, Birnstiel's dedication to honing her skating skills for the role, training in bustling Munich, adds a layer of authenticity to her performance, particularly in the demanding ice scenes.
