Alexandra Neldel

Alexandra Monika Neldel is a prominent German actress, born on February 11, 1976, in Berlin. She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Lisa Plenske in the popular series "Lisa's Destiny" (Verliebt in Berlin).

Raised in Berlin by Klaus-Eberhard Neldel, Alexandra completed her education at Realschule in Berlin-Steglitz. Initially, she began an apprenticeship as a dental assistant while also working as a hostess. At the age of 20, her life took a pivotal turn when an agent discovered her talents and encouraged her to audition for the television series "Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten" (The Rhythm of Life). From 1996 to 1999, she captivated audiences as Katja Wettstein, appearing in episodes 1072 through 1749.

In 1997, she made a splash by posing for Playboy, but it was her role in "Lisa's Destiny" in 2005 that truly catapulted her career. To embody her character, she donned a wig, braces, and glasses. Although she left the series after its first season, she returned in 2007 to boost the show's ratings before departing for good.

Alexandra also ventured into films, featuring in "Autoroute Racer" in 2004, and earning accolades for her role as a lawyer in "Presumé Guilty," which won her the Bavarian Television Prize. She starred in various notable projects, including the three-part TV film "Die Rebellin" in 2008 and the medieval trilogy "Die Wanderhure" from 2010 to 2013. Her recent works include "The Forbidden Woman" (2014) and a variety of TV films and series in 2015 and 2017.