Berlin's Anke Engelke: Embracing the Here and Now
Engelke, Anke Delays Reflection on Mortality for Now
For actress Anke Engelke, the idea of her own funeral leaves her feeling alien. In a candid conversation with "Redaktionsnetz Deutschland," she confesses, "I ain't at a stage where I can wrap my head around my own demise yet" – quite the contrast to her role as a eulogist in the series "Das letzte Wort."
But don't mistake her indifference for fear or avoidance. "I ain't dodging the topic or shying away from it," she clarifies. "I'm just way too engrossed in the present, cherishing each moment, and grateful for the growing appreciation of life."
Even after years of dominating the German entertainment scene, she continues to learn from her fellow artists. "Being self-taught, I'm always picking up new tricks from my peers," she shares. Yet, she admits to occasionally doubting her performance, "Feeling a bit unpolished, unsure of myself now and then."
Dabbling in screenwriting is not on her radar, either. "I penned something for the once, but it bombed," she confesses. Her colleagues weren't shy about telling her the harsh truth. "[Screenwriting] might be a breeze for others, but for me, crafting my own words? That's a struggle."
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Despite the setbacks, we can appreciate Engelke's uncanny ability to excel in diverse roles – from hosting to acting and possibly even writing, should she decide to give it another go. Her versatility and adaptability have earned her a formidable reputation in the German comedy world, with notable appearances in series like "Die Wochenshow," "Ladykracher," and "LadyLand."
Her creative instincts have shone through in her projects, such as the sitcom "Anke" and talk show "Anke Late Night," demonstrating her remarkable resilience and innovation in showbiz.
As for Engelke's deeper thoughts on death, public records offer no specific insights. However, her involvement in projects that delve into human emotions and life experiences hint at an intriguing curiosity about such themes, as demonstrated in the Netflix series "The Last Word," where she played a poignant funeral eulogy speaker. Although the series doesn't delve into her personal philosophies on mortality, it provides an intriguing glimpse into her professional engagement with these poignant, yet universal, topics.
Engelke's focus remains firmly on the present, as she continues to learn from other celebrities and entertainers in the industry, even while cherishing each moment and growing appreciation of life. Despite her past struggles with writing, her versatility in hosting, acting, and potentially writing again showcases her adaptability in the entertainment world, particularly in projects that delve into human emotions and life experiences.
