Elisabeth Lanz: Courageous appearance with a snake at Dr. Mertens set!

Elisabeth Lanz: Courageous appearance with a snake at Dr. Mertens set!

Elisabeth Lanz, who has played the role of veterinarian Dr. for almost two decades. Mertens, portrayed in the Leipzig Zoo, has once again proven herself to be an actress with nerves of steel. While filming her series, she had a shocking moment when a snake wrapped itself around her body and squeezed. Despite this frightening situation, she remained professional and saw the scene through to the end. In an interview, Lanz explained that you don't break off just because you have personal sensitivities. She learned this discipline in her youth as part of the Austrian junior track and field athlete squad. Lanz emphasizes that she trusts her animal co-stars and the animal trainers implicitly and sees the collaboration as a delicate game. The new episodes of the ninth season of the series can be seen every Tuesday at 8:15 p.m. on ARD until June 10th, as vienna.at reports.

With her return in the eighth season, Lanz proves that the series is enjoying great ratings success and that this is leading to a sequel. However, she also expressed concerns about committing to the role long-term, as she had originally planned to do more Austrian films. The intense work on the series limits her flexibility, leading her to consider a possible departure from the role. Lanz also wants to play other, extreme characters, which is due to the continuous work on Dr. Mertens is made more difficult. She remains torn about whether she should leave the series if she doesn't find new challenges. Another episode of “Tierärztin Dr. Mertens” will be broadcast on Das Erste on May 2nd at 8:15 p.m., according to berliner-kurier.de.

Career and challenges

Elisabeth Lanz's achievements as an actress are in the context of a constantly changing industry in which it is important for many actors to develop creatively. An example of such adaptability is Marleen Lohse, who was shaped by her acting career as a child actress. She began her career in the series “The Children of the Alstertal” and found her breakthrough with the role of the empathetic veterinarian in “Nord bei Nordwest”. Through her experiences, the industry colleague has not only learned flexibility and perseverance, but also found an authentic approach to acting that enables her to continually expand her skills.

The challenges Lanz faces in her role as a veterinarian are reflected in the industry, where many actresses like Lohse are constantly looking for new opportunities to prove themselves and realize their artistic vision. Both actresses prove that despite changing demands, they do not allow themselves to be discouraged and actively advance their careers. Lohse, who can also be seen in various other formats such as “Soko Wismar” and “Tatort”, remains a role model for many aspiring actresses. Her journey shows that finding new paths and adapting to a changing industry are essential. More about Lohse's career and career can be read in a blog post on artrisa.com.