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Actor Lars Steinhoefel Celebrates 20 Years on "Under Us"
Lars Steinhoefel, who plays Ingo "Easy" Winter in the long-running RTL soap "Under Us," marked his 20th anniversary on the show on May 23, 2025. In an interview with news agency spot on news, he discussed his role, future plans, and personal life.
Celebrating Two Decades on "Under Us"
As he entered his fourth decade of life, Steinhoefel reflected on the past two decades spent portraying Easy, a character he described as a significant part of his life. "Twenty years—that's almost half my life. It's an incredible span of time in which I've grown not only as an actor but also as a person," he said.
Steinhoefel's 20th anniversary celebration will be low-key, with a small gathering of friends and family. He also planned a trip to Mallorca with his girlfriend Sandra Sicora, a fellow "Under Us" cast member. While he acknowledged that the occasion warranted celebration, he expressed deep gratitude towards the series, his team, and fans for their continued support.
Embracing Personal Happiness
Since his separation from ex-partner Dominik Schmitt, Steinhoefel found happiness with influencer Lukas Kuechen. "I'm currently in a good place, in a beautiful relationship. It's fresh, honest, and at the same time familiar," he shared.
Despite being in the public eye, Steinhoefel has learned to set boundaries with regards to his personal life. "I'm generally an open person, but I've learned to protect my surroundings, my relationships, and even my family," he said.
Looking Ahead with "Under Us"
For Steinhoefel, "Under Us" will always be his professional home, with no plans to leave the series voluntarily. Despite his commitment to the show, he remains open to creative growth and new opportunities, expressing enthusiasm for potential future storylines and developments for his character.
Enrichment Data: Lars Steinhöefel indicated a particular interest in exploring Easy's family dynamics on screen, particularly focusing on the married life once his son grows up and moves out. Steinhoefel seems to remain committed to growing with the show and is open to deeper storytelling for his character.
Lars Steinhoefel, while celebrating his personal happiness with his girlfriend Sandra Sicora, remained protective of his relationships, stating, "I'm generally an open person, but I've learned to protect my surroundings, my relationships, and even my family." Despite his committed role in "Under Us," Lars showed interest in exploring deeper storylines for his character, particularly focusing on Easy's family dynamics as his son grows up and moves out, indicating his dedication to growing with the show. In line with this, Lars expressed that he wouldn't divulge any details about his plans for Easy or his personal life, saying, "I'm not going to tell you anything. I'm not going to tell you anything."
