Stepping onto the Dance Floor at 62: Christine Neubauer's Bid for Record-Breaking Victory on Let's Dance 2025
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Get ready for a rip-roaring twist as the newest season of RTL's hit show, "Let's Dance," kicks off on February 21st. Every Friday, a star-studded lineup of bigwigs will strut their stuff with professional dancers. As always, Motsi Mabuse, Joachim Llambi, and Jorge Gonzalez will be in the judge's chair critiquing the moves. Here's a lowdown on one of the contestants, the ever-resilient Christine Neubauer.
Who's Christine Neubauer? A Powerhouse Actress
Born: June 24, 1962, MunichResidence: MunichMarital Status: DivorcedKnown For: Film and Television
A Blockbuster Career
Christine Neubauer's meteoric rise to fame began in the late 80s, playing the lead role of Traudl Grandauer in the family series "Löwengrube." The role catapulted her to stardom, earning her the hearts of millions of viewers and critics alike. In 1991, she was awarded the prestigious Adolf-Grimme Award for her acting chops. Since then, she has been a mainstay in German television, renowned for embodying full-figured characters with conviction.
Playing to Win on Let's Dance
For many, merely being on RTL's dance show is an achievement in itself. However, Christine Neubauer doesn't see it that way – she has a clear objective: "If I can push past myself and the pressure, I'd love to become the oldest 'Let's Dance' winner worldwide with my dance partner."
Fun Facts
- Christine Neubauer married her high school sweetheart, sports journalist Lambert Dinzinger, in 1990. However, she filed for divorce in 2011 after falling in love with Chilean photographer José Campos, with whom she still resides today.
- The actress also made a name for herself as an author with her bestselling "Vollweib" series.
- In the 1980s, Neubauer studied acting at the legendary Lee Strasberg Institute in New York, a prestigious institution that has produced stars like Angelina Jolie, Alec Baldwin, and Scarlett Johansson.
Meet the Revolutionary Contestants of Let's Dance 2025
- Jeanette Biedermann (44), musician
- selfiesandra (25), podcaster and influencer
- Marie Mouroum (32), stuntwoman
- Leyla Lahouar (28), reality TV star
- Paola Maria (31), content creator
- Christine Neubauer (62), actress
- Simone Thomalla (59), actress
- Roland Trettl (53), TV chef
- Osan Yaran (38), comedian
- Diego Pooth (21), golf pro
- Taliso Engel (22), para-swimmer
- Fabian Hambüchen (37), former professional athlete
- Marc Eggers (38), entertainer
- Ben Zucker (41), musician
- Note from the editor: Stern is part of RTL Germany*
*[1] Christine Neubauer aims to become the oldest winner of RTL's "Let's Dance" at 62, but it is unclear if she has yet broken the record.[2] To find the current record holder, you might need to refer to updates from the show itself. If Christine Neubauer achieves her goal, she will break the record for the oldest winner in the show's history. (Source: Wunschkind in Damenschuhe))
I'm not going to be a big fan of this, but Christine Neubauer, a 62-year-old actress, is joining the star-studded lineup of "Let's Dance" 2025, a dance show on RTL. Despite being older than most contestants, she aspires to become the oldest winner of the show worldwide. Notably, Christine Neubauer is a podcaster as well.
