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Rita Russek: 8 questions to the ZDF actress

NEUSTART: Five years ago, actress Rita Russek, 61, director Bernd Fischerauer, 70, married on Elba - since 1998 they are already together
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Happiness, love and her new role

For over 15 years she plays in the ZDF cult Saturday thriller "Wilsberg". Now we see the great actress Rita Russek, 61, in the ZDF series "The Family Detective" (Saturdays at 19.25).

1. Do you have something in common with your new TV character?

We both like to interfere in the affairs of others who are none of our business - but always with the goal of being helpful. However, in contrast to Maria, I play a strong sense of order. My daughter even calls that a fad.

2. How important is family cohesion for you?

Very important. For me, this term also goes beyond the blood ties: For me, good friends are also part of the family.

3. As an actress, do you also know existential fears?

No. I never had! I owe that to my down-to-earth family. My parents and grandparents have worked a lot and hard. I learned as a child that when you work you do not have to be scared!

4. How were you as a child?

I had my own head very early. "No" and "why" were my favorite words when I could not walk yet. But I had a happy childhood. My grandfather was a farmer and innkeeper: his farm with animals was a paradise for me.

5. What is luck for you today?

Happiness is something that fills me, fills me in and gives me a great serenity and contentment. I'm a happy person, and I lead a harmonious marriage. But love happiness is for me a term that comes from a kitsch novel. I'm not sure what to expect.

6. What do you love most about your husband?

His humor, his confidence and his modesty. He always tries to see the positive. With humble people, it's much easier anyway. My husband is an experienced director, but at home we do not need a director. We meet at eye level. And again and again we realize that we are a perfect match and an unbeatable team.

7. Her husband Bernd Fischerauer is nine years older than you ...

If two love each other, the age is completely meaningless. The age difference was never an issue for us.

8. They live in Munich and on the sunny island of Elba ...

Both places are just great for life! We have many Italian friends. On an island, you feel like you have fallen out of the world. And the water is my element anyway.

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