Lisa Martinek was a German actress who is best known for her roles in the ZDF crime series Das Duo and the film Härtetest. She had a successful career in both television and film, and she was recognized with several award nominations.
Personal and Family Life
Lisa Martinek was born as Lisa Wittich on February 11, 1972, in Stuttgart, Germany. She studied acting at the Hamburg School of Music and Theater from 1993 to 1997. Lisa was married to Giulio Ricciarelli from June 2009 until her death in 2019 and had three children. Previously, she was married to Krystian Martinek from 1992 to 1995.
Career
Martinek began her acting career during her studies and was an ensemble member at the Schauspielhaus in Leipzig from 1997 to 2001. She gained recognition for her role as Lena in the film Härtetest and earned nominations for prestigious awards, including the Deutscher Filmpreis and Deutscher Fernsehpreis. Notably, she starred alongside Christoph Waltz in the made-for-TV remake of Die Zürcher Verlobung.
Death and Legacy
Lisa Martinek passed away on June 28, 2019, from a heart attack in Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy. Her death was mourned by fans and fellow actors who remembered her contributions to German cinema and television. Lisa left behind a legacy of diverse roles that showcased her talent and dedication to the performing arts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Lautlos | 2004-04-22 | Die Ermittlerin |
| Mein Weg zu dir heißt Liebe | 2004-03-02 | Cornelia Möhring |
| Das Wunder von Loch Ness | 2008-02-05 | Anna Bender |
| Wer liebt, dem wachsen Flügel… | 1999-04-08 | Maria |
| Das Zimmermädchen und der Millionär | 2004-10-12 | Sophie Rheinsberg |
| Gletscherblut | 2009-09-25 | Lisa Hirtner |
| Die Schuld der Erben | 2012-01-05 | Clara Billius-Asmussen |
| Hochzeiten | 2012-09-27 | Sophie |
| Für meine Kinder tu’ ich alles | 2009-02-16 | Marie Rensberg |
| Just Married – Hochzeiten zwei | 2013-05-02 | Sophie |
| Bella Vita | 2010-10-23 | Eva Ackermann |
| Das Duo | 2002-03-16 | Clara Hertz |
| Die Zürcher Verlobung – Drehbuch zur Liebe | 2007-10-02 | Juliane Thomas |