Lisa-Marie from DJ Ötzi: This is how she deals with criticism and expectations!

Lisa-Marie from DJ Ötzi: This is how she deals with criticism and expectations!

Lisa-Marie, the daughter of the famous DJ Ötzi (Gerry Friedle), is currently very much in the public eye. After her debut as a presenter and numerous joint appearances with her father, she now spoke about how she deals with criticism and the high expectations that are placed on her. She impressively demonstrated her talent with her appearance at the “Licht ins Dunkel” gala in November 2025, where she sang the song “In the Ghetto” together with DJ Ötzi. This experience ties in with an emotional event in the past: Lisa-Marie was born two months after DJ Ötzi's legendary performance on the 25th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death in Memphis, which represents a special connection for her father.

The audience had great expectations for Lisa-Marie, especially after the praise for her presenting debut. Nevertheless, she also received critical voices, especially after her appearance at the “Advent Festival of 100,000 Lights”, where she missed some performances. In a conversation with moderator Barbara Stöckl, she explained that she distanced herself from negative comments and online criticism in order to protect her mental health. In difficult times, Lisa-Marie relies on a close circle of honest people whose opinions are important to her. “I don’t read online comments because I often find them not constructive,” she emphasized.

The influence of criticism and support

DJ Ötzi himself is proud of his daughter's calmness in dealing with criticism. “She's ahead of me in many ways,” he said of Lisa-Marie's ability to deal with public pressure. Lisa-Marie does not see her future in a solo career, but would like to continue working alongside her father, where she has developed a passion for moderation. “I have a lot of fun with it,” said the young artist.

Nowadays, parents often struggle with the balance between work and family, which also has an impact on their children and their satisfaction. A recent study shows that parents' mental availability after work is crucial for their children's well-being. **Dads** who are less emotionally present after work due to digital distractions are more likely to have behavioral problems with their children. Children's positive emotional health correlates with parents' view of their work as a source of joy.

In general, it is important for parents to reflect on the value of their careers and find creative ways to be present for both their family and their work commitments. In this context, it becomes clear how important support and understanding within the family is for the emotional well-being of children.