**Making A Difference** My acting career in Germany began with the ARD series "Nicht von schlechte Eltern" (Not from Bad Parents) and the lead role in "Gegen den Wind," which ran from 1995 to 2000. Since then, I have appeared in numerous international productions, including "Du gehörst mir!" (You Belong to Me!), "Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar," and Roger Young's "Dracula." Particularly influential was my work on the historical epic "Stauffenberg," which won the German Television Award for Best Film. Many also know me as forester Stefan Leitner in the ZDF series "Forsthaus Falkenau," which I played from 2006 to 2013. Besides acting, I have always pursued other creative expressions. Cooking is a passion that I have been able to deepen as a trained chef and bartender. Writing is another facet of my work; my debut novel, "Den leisen Ruf des Schmetterlings" (The Quiet Call of the Butterfly), was published in 2018, and a film adaptation is currently in production. Photography has also been a long-time passion of mine, and the exhibition "Lost Paradise," which was shown in the Palm House of the Orangery in Vienna in 2018, was particularly moving for me. I'm also fascinated by painting, architecture, and interior design—areas in which I continually find new inspiration.