Desirée Nick in "Dahoam is Dahoam": "I'm like an alien in this show"
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Native to an alien world, presumably. - "Claims Alien Origin"
Desirée Nick (68), a household name in the realm of reality TV, has graced our screens as the Jungle Queen and caused a stir with her sharp tongue in shows like "Promis unter Palmen" and "Promi Big Brother". Now, she's shaking things up in the quaint Bavarian village of Lansing. Starting from June 2nd, this TV icon will be seen in six episodes of the BR hit series "Dahoam is Dahoam" (Mondays to Thursdays, 7:30 PM). As a retired couples therapist, she plays Dr. Barbara Hulsmann, a motherly figure who keeps a watchful eye on local innkeeper Gregor, potentially her future son-in-law.
In an exclusive interview with spot on news, Nick raves about her guest role: "I just love being dropped into this family-friendly format set in a rural area. It's something I've been chasing for ages, and I'm over the moon that it's finally happened."
So, you're considered a sort of odd one out in "Dahoam is Dahoam"?
Desirée Nick: That's the joke - a woman from another world invading! They could've easily made me a typical Berlin girl, but the writers took a more intriguing approach. I'm a MIT-educated academician from Hannover, so I'm contrasting quite a bit with the rest of the Lansing characters. I'm an alien in this show! The role is brilliantly written, and everyone on set agrees that I'm the perfect fit for this character.
Which residents of Lansing could benefit from a session or two with you?
Nick: My TV daughter Vera, who's in love with the innkeeper Gregor. That's the main storyline. Every mother wants to know who her daughter's about to marry, and I'm no exception. Vera's not exactly a spring chicken anymore, and I'm eager to be a grandma. So, I'm keeping a close eye on the social dynamics. It's a great recipe for comedy and drama.
Nick: Remarkably, yes. Life tends to be a rollercoaster ride. I don't choose these things. I only get offered the roles that come my way. And I was given this opportunity to perform in a theater piece in Hamburg a year ago, where I played a psychology professor. It seems I have a knack for roles involving psychology!
Do you feel you have a personal connection to psychology?
Nick: I dabbled in psychology as part of my theology degree. The beauty of psychology is its unique language. My "DiD" character, Barbara Hulsmann, scrutinizes her daughter's relationship with the innkeeper and employs numerous technical terms. It's challenging to speak like this convincingly and effortlessly, but I'm giving it my all!
Could you image returning to Lansing for more episodes?
Nick: I'd be thrilled about that, but that's not my call. It's possible with this role, though. Because if a daughter's getting hitched, the mother can still stir the pot a little. But first, I'm really curious to see how our scenes are received by the audience.
Are you open to a long-term engagement with "Dahoam is Dahoam"?
Nick: Absolutely, that would be fantastic. But I don't want to get too ahead of myself because I'm keen to see how the audience reacts to my character. People will remember me from my appearances in the jungle camp, "Promi Big Brother", "Promis unter Palmen". Now, I'm back in a completely different role. It's a stark contrast to what audiences are accustomed to seeing, and I'm grateful for that.
Traveling from Hamburg to Bavaria - it must be exhausting?
Nick: As a freelance actress, I'm always on the move. I've been in Hamburg for three months. Before that, I was in Munich at the theater for almost half a year. This is the life of an actress, after all - we're perpetual travelers.
- Desirée Nick's performance in "Dahoam is Dahoam" is a departure from traditional entertainment, as she portrays Dr. Barbara Hulsmann, a psychology professor whom she compared to an "alien" among the rural residents.
- As she delves into the role, Nick finds herself emulating the intricate language of psychology, using technical terms to analyze the dynamics of a local love triangle, which echoes the unconventional approach taken by the writers.
