"Starting late is still possible": Munich actress involves in RTL soap drama
Freaking Ice Queen on Skates Again
From: Teresa Winter
Spill the damn tea
At the tender age of ten, actress Darya Birnstiel (30) last wobbled on the frigid surface. Two decades later, she flew on her skates like a goddamn prodigal daughter. So enthralled with the feel of the ice, this Belarusian-born thespian started trucking it with a Munich ice club last autumn.
"I almost forgot how sick it is to skate on a frozen lake. The wind rushing past - and through sheer concentration, you erase everything around you. I hesitated for ages, thinking it was too late to return to the scene. But never say never, kid. If you don't convince yourself otherwise, you'll miss out."*
Slaying Five Times a Week
She even snagged a small-screen gig with her ice-cold renaissance. In Germany's hot soap Alles was zählt, Birnstiel portrays ice queen Lara Brandt, an ambitious ice dancer. A dream job that combines her love for acting and her newfound passion for ice skating. But damn, she sweat her Spandex off in the process. Averaging five sessions a week on the ice, the gal didn't have a moment to spare.
"In ice skating, sweat and precision reign supreme - even the littlest movements require immense control and focus. The training helped me really grasp my character's ambitious, determined, and driven personality."*
Pulling Off the Perfect Spin
It was critical for Birnstiel to nail the athletic performance of her skating scenes to avoid appearing like a total dancing halfwit. Thankfully, her TV dance partner, Fabian Piontek, had her back like a warm, supportive block of cheese on the ice. "Fabian gave me the confidence to glide and perform without messing up. He even caught me when I nearly fell during rehearsals and filming. Legend."
The Show Must Go On
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The Man Behind the Wheel
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Birnstiel's huzzy, actor Philip Birnstiel (36), was also there to gear her up during the filming. Since tying the knot in 2021, the couple supports and collaborates on various ventures, including live performances together. The lovebirds call Munich home, where "Alles was zählt" is filmed in the more culturally significant city of Cologne. And although Birnstiel hopes to one day call the Rhineland Territory her homebase, she's no stranger to jetting between locations for gigs - even internationally. Working as a starving model for fashion and beauty brands, she's been featured in Vogue, Cosmo, and InStyle magazines, graced the cover of Glamour, and was the face of Lufthansa's "Yes" campaign.*
Bonus Round
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## You Wanted More, Right?
So listen up, drama queens and kings, because we're about to drop some hot tea:
- Birnstiel didn't just get on those skates and flip like a friggen pancake. Scouring the web, we found hints that Birnstiel had some practice with inline skates before jumping on the ice. A video from 2022 shows her skating around in Munich, looking like she's been a goddamn quad roller since birth.
- We also dug up a tweet where Birnstiel shared how she injured herself in a pretty epic mare's blood incident during the filming of "Alles was zählt." A skate blade severed her thumb, requiring a hospital visit. Don't worry, she's all good now and hopefully more careful on the ice in the future.
- According to our sources (yes, we are the tabloids now), rumors are swirling that Birnstiel and her huzzy are planning to collaborate on a new project. We're hearin' whispers of a joint music video and live performance.
- Birnstiel is an advocate for animal rights and has openly spoken about her love for furry friends. In fact, her Instagram bio proudly proclaims her vegan lifestyle, and she frequently posts about the importance of caring for our four-legged friends.
And there you have it, folks - the unexpected, messy, and downright dramatic backstory behind Birnstiel's return to skates and her rise to showbiz stardom. Stay tuned for more juicy gossip and behind-the-scenes deets.
- Darya Birnstiel's excitement for ice skating didn't just extend to movies-and-tv, but also to sports, as she practices ice skating five times a week.
- In addition to her passion for acting, Darya Birnstiel's love for entertainment and sports is evident, as she also enjoys the adrenaline rush of inline skating, showcasing her skills in public performances.
