Desirée Nick

Actor

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Desirée Nick is a German actress, author, and cabaret performer. Born on September 30, 1956, in Berlin, she initially trained as a ballet dancer and performed at the Deutsche Oper Berlin. Nick is known for her sharp wit and controversial persona, famously winning the German version of "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!" ("Ich bin ein Star – Holt mich hier raus!") in 2004, which significantly boosted her public profile. She has acted in various television series and films, including "Hilfe, ich bin ein Junge" (2002) and "Das Wunder von Loch Ness" (2008). Additionally, she is an accomplished author, with bestsellers such as "Gibt es ein Leben nach vierzig?" and "Eva go home," where she humorously tackles social and cultural issues. Her cabaret performances often blend political satire with personal anecdotes, making her a distinctive figure in German entertainment.

Films on Sooner

  • Ostravaganza

    2022

    103 mins

    Independent, Comedy

    Pittiplatsch, star of GDR children's television has a dark secret. Pitti was an avant-garde artist and informer for the state security service.