Lydia Brandner

Last updated
Lydia Brandner
Verbotene Liebe character
LydiaBrandner.jpg
Theresa Underberg as Lydia Brandner
Portrayed by Theresa Underberg
Duration2008–2011
First appearanceEpisode 3085
16 January 2008
Last appearanceEpisode 3809
29 March 2011
Created byTom Chroust
Jens Schleicher
In-universe information
OccupationWriter for the magazine of the Lahnstein Holding
Former Waitress at the coffee lounge No Limits
Former employee at the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth
Parents Matthias Brandner
Katja Brandner
(deceased)
Siblings David Brandner
Fabian Brandner
Christina Brandner
(maternal half-sister)
Ben Brandner
(paternal half-brother; stillborn)
Spouse Sebastian von Lahnstein
(divorced) [2009-2011]
ChildrenNick Brandner
(son, with Ansgar)
Other relatives Nathalie Käppler
(stepmother)

Lydia Brandner (divorced von Lahnstein) is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe (Forbidden Love). The role was originated by actress Theresa Underberg on 16 January 2008. [1] Theresa announced on 21 December 2010 that she will leave the show in early 2011. [2] She made her last appearance on 29 March 2011. [3]

Contents

Storylines

Secret relationship

Short after Lydia arrives in Düsseldorf, she has a destined encounter with Sebastian von Lahnstein. They meet at the coffee lounge "NoLimits" and Sebastian immediately begins to fall for the young beautiful blond. Meanwhile, Lydia begins to work for the Department of Children's and Young People's Affairs. Her first case is about the custody battle over Hannes von Lahnstein, who was recently kidnapped by his mother Tanja von Anstetten and now lives with his father Ansgar von Lahnstein at Castle Königsbrunn. When Sebastian wants to go out with Lydia again and she finds out who she's really dealing with, Lydia realizes that Sebastian is Ansgar's cousin. Fearing to lose her first case because of a conflict of interest, Lydia wants Sebastian to stay away from her. Because she has no intention of ruining her young career. But Lydia and Sebastian can't stay away from each other and Sebastian plans to win her over by a romantic dinner.

Lydia isn't sure if she should go to her date with Sebastian. In the end, she decides to follow her heart, when she is attacked by a stranger and rescued by no other than Hannes' mother Tanja. Lydia is very thankful to her and the two even fearing to share some friendly bound, when Sebastian warns her about Tanja. He thinks that she could be behind the attack to win her over in Hannes' case. Lydia decides to ask her great-cousin Arno Brandner, who has known Tanja for a very long time and is agreeing that she's a very dangerous woman and goes over dead bodies to get what she wants. While in shock of what comes to light, Sebastian plans another romantic date, which ends with a magical dance for the lovebirds. Lydia gives in to the relationship with Sebastian, but makes it clear to him that it has to be a secret until she finishes Hannes' case. Sebastian tries to understand, but Lydia has to take her job several times over her love for Sebastian, which leads to tension between them.

When Ansgar finds out about their relationship, he takes matters into his own hands and makes it his agenda to break Lydia and Sebastian up. He uses Sebastian's computer to send a mail to Lydia's boss, which proves the relationship between them. Lydia, thinking about the fights she had with Sebastian over her job, thinks he's guilty and ends things with him. Sebastian tries to prove that he was set up, but Lydia is filled with anger and disappointment and tells Sebastian that's over between them.

Infamous one-night-stand

In the end, Lydia sees that Tanja and Ansgar cost them their relationship and she takes Sebastian back. But then Lydia found out that Sebastian slept with her mother Katja and that he might be the father of her sister Christina. Lydia left Sebastian. Then her mother died shortly after giving birth to Christina. After that tragic event Lydia and Sebastian find to each other again, unsure if he or Mattias is the father of little Christina. After Matthias and Sebastian pretend to have a paternity test, which proves that Matthias is the father, Sebastian and Lydia get engaged. Matthias hates lying to his daughter and wants to tell her that the test was faked days before the wedding. But his future-son-in-law can talk him out of it and Sebastian marries Lydia, without letting her know the truth. Later it is revealed that Sebastian is the father of little Christina because she's in danger and needs a blood transfusion. Lydia is shocked to hear that she is married to the man who's the father of her little sister. She forgives him and they give their marriage another chance.

Adulterous Affair with Ansgar

After a while Lydia begins to feel bored in her marriage with Sebastian. His interest is more of the working and he begins to ignore Lydia. She feels drawn to Ansgar and they kiss but she's trying to focus on her marriage. But in the end Lydia and Ansgar sleep together and they begin a secret affair. Lydia tells Sebastian that she had an affair with Ansgar but that her heart belongs to Sebastian. He can't forgive her and wants the divorce. Ansgar finally tells Lydia that he loves her and that he wants to be with her. But she tells him that she has to think about her feelings. She then begins a relationship with Ansgar but has a one-night stand with her estranged husband Sebastian. As Lydia gets word that she's expecting a child, she isn't sure who the father is. Tanja of all people finds out about Lydia's situation and tries to blackmail her into an abortion. But Lydia shows Tanja that she isn't afraid of her; even though she's keeping the secret about the father paternity. When Sebastian finds out that Lydia could be pregnant with his child, he's thrilled about the possibility to finally be a father. Sebastian also wonders if this could be a new beginning for them. But Lydia is in love with Ansgar and destroys Sebastian's thoughts about a reconciliation. After Sebastian knows the truth, Lydia can't hide it from Ansgar any longer and believes that he will love her either way. Ansgar is mad at Lydia at first for not telling him sooner, but eventually declares his love to her. A paternity test then shows that Ansgar is the father and later they find out that they are expecting a little boy. After the paternity of the child is cleared, Sebastian and Lydia get finally divorced as Ansgar proposes to Lydia. But with time, Lydia has it difficult dealing with Ansgar's schemes. When he uses the death of his mother Maria di Balbi to make a public challenge to his uncle Ludwig, Lydia gets her wake-up call and breaks things off with Ansgar. He's hurt and tries to hold on to Lydia, even threatening her that she won't leave with his unborn son. But Lydia has a farewell letter of Maria, proving that Ansgar drove his mother to committing suicide and with that saves her freedom. She leaves Königsbrunn and decides to go to Auckland to live with her father and Nathalie. Lydia leaves a letter to Sebastian, leaving an open door for them to maybe see each other again.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Johannes von Lahnstein</span> Fictional character

Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actor Thomas Gumpert from 23 September 2003 to 9 January 2008.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tanja von Lahnstein</span> Soap opera character

Tanja von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , played by actress Miriam Lahnstein. She made her first appearance on-screen on 21 June 1995 and left after three years in May 1998. Lahnstein returned to the role in 2001, where she was seen from 24 April to 5 October. She came back another three years later and reappeared on 16 April 2004. Lahnstein left the show for a short time, while being on contract, from June 2005 to March 2006 and from March to December 2007 during the pregnancy of her two children. She left again in December 2009 and returned in April 2010. She played the character till the series cancelation in 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sebastian von Lahnstein</span> Fictional character

Sebastian von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by actor Joscha Kiefer from 26 November 2007 to 13 October 2009. The part was recast with Sebastian Schlemmer who took over the role on 19 October 2009.

Johannes "Hannes" von Lahnstein II is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . He is the son of Tanja von Anstetten and Ansgar von Lahnstein. The character was played by child actors Daniel and Simon Kühn from 20 March 2006 to 24 November 2008. Hannes was recast with child actor Jonas Enderer, who debuted in the role on 28 November 2008. He was last seen in June 2011 and then recast with Melvin-Maxmilian Eisenstein, who debuted on 21 December 2011.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Olivia Schneider</span> Soap opera character

Olivia Schneider is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actress and singer Kristina Dörfer from 29 December 2006 to 24 September 2009.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Leonard von Lahnstein</span> Fictional character

Dr. Leonard Antonio Sebastian von Lahnstein is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor Lars Korten from 11 March 2004 to 10 September 2009.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gregor Mann</span> Soap opera character

Gregor von der Waldenau is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe , portrayed by actor Andreas Jancke. He made his first appearance on screen on 16 February 2005 and left the show on 12 March 2010.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Elisabeth von Lahnstein</span> Soap opera character

Elisabeth von Lahnstein is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe, portrayed by Martina Servatius. The character made her first appearance on 2 August 1999. After several guest appearances, Servatius became part of the main cast in March 2000. Elisabeth is considered to be the show's matriarch.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Katja Brandner</span> Soap opera character

Katja Brandner is a fictional character on German daytime soap opera Verbotene Liebe. The character was portrayed by actress Diana Frank from January 15, 2008 to January 5, 2009.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Annegret Wittkamp</span> Soap opera character

Annegret Wittkamp is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . She was portrayed by Gabriele Kastner from August 24, 1996, to August 28, 1996. In 2008 the actress Ursula Heyer, who is known previously for serving as the German dubbing voice for Joan Collins, took over the role and debuted on-screen on August 26, 2008. She left the show on November 25, 2008, after her three-month contract was up.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Matthias Brandner</span> Soap opera character

Matthias Brandner is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actor and entertainer Thomas Ohrner. He made his first appearance on screen on 15 January 2008 and had his final appearance on 14 December 2010.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fabian Brandner</span> Soap opera character

Fabian Brandner is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed by Shai Hoffmann from January 22, 2008 to August 14, 2008 and in guest appearances from January 12, 2009 to January 22, 2009.

The Lahnstein family is a very wealthy and aristocratic prestigious fictional family on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The Lahnsteins have been a staple on Verbotene Liebe since their introduction in September 2003.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jens Kramer</span> Soap opera character

Jens Kramer is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character was portrayed on recurring basis from September 24, 2008 to March 3, 2009 by actor Antonius Hermlin. The actor returned afterwards as a hallucination, before seen again in September 2010, when Jens is released from a psychiatric clinic, to the character's death in October 2010.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Clarissa von Anstetten</span> Soap opera character

Clarissa von Anstetten is a fictional character on German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is played by actress Isa Jank from the show's debut on 2 January 1995 to 5 September 2001 and again since 21 June 2011. She left the show again on 20 March 2013.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Maria di Balbi</span> Soap opera character

Maria di Balbi is a fictional character on the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe portrayed by actress Simone Ritscher since 21 January 2009. The character was also known by the alias Maria Galdi and the identity of her late sister Francesca von Lahnstein. She left the series on 7 January 2011. Two months later, on 17 March 2011, the character was killed off off-screen, to the anger of many fans.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tristan von Lahnstein</span> Fictional character

Tristan von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is played by actor Jens Hartwig. He first appeared on 23 October 2009.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ludwig von Lahnstein</span> Fictional character

Ludwig von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is played by actor Krystian Martinek. He appeared from 22 December 2009 to the character's death on 23 April 2013.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nathalie Brandner</span> Soap opera character

Nathalie Brandner is a fictional character from the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe . The character is portrayed by actress Jenny Winkler. She first appeared on 12 November 2004 and had her final appearance on 14 December 2010.

References