Iris Mareike Steen: The “GZSZ” star struggles with “huge fear of loss”

Iris Mareike Steen
The “GZSZ” star struggles with “huge fears of loss”

Iris Mareike Steen (31) is best known for her role in the RTL series “Gute Zeiten, Schlechte Zeiten”. But the actress is currently also pursuing her second passion: singing. The 31-year-old will release her debut album “Grau wird bunt” on March 24th. “I’m incredibly excited,” admits the GZSZ actress. In an interview with the news agency spot on news, she reveals why Steen’s heart beats more for music than for acting and whether she would undress for the third time for “Playboy”.

They bring their first album “Gray becomes colorful” on the market. How excited are you? Are you afraid of the reactions?

Iris Mareike Steen: I’m incredibly excited. I wouldn’t necessarily speak of fear because at the same time I’m very excited. But of course you’re nervous when something is so close to your heart.

One single is titled “Haltlos”. Have there been moments when you felt helpless?

Steen: Of course. I think everyone knows such moments. You can allow something like that. It’s just important not to get lost in it.

In “Nothing Worth Anymore” you sing about a difficult love relationship. How do you deal with arguments? Do you have any tips against lovesickness?

Steen: Here, too, it is important and healing to allow negative feelings and give them space. Lovesickness due to a breakup as well as a dispute within the relationship. And I think it’s very important to let the other person know about the issues where you’re most vulnerable – regardless of whether it’s objectively justifiable or not. This is the only way for the other person to have the chance to deal with it sensitively.

What do you prefer: singing or acting?

Steen: I’m incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to live out both passions. But if I had to choose, my heart probably beats a bit more for the music. I absolutely need them in life so that my soul is happy.

You addressed some songs directly to people close to you. How did these people react? Do you find it easy to go public with personal stories?

Steen: In particular, my best friend was incredibly happy. When I played the song to her, she knew after a few seconds that it was “her song”. I also love writing when you really visualize the person and draw inspiration from memories and feelings towards them. You can often say a lot more with music than with many spoken words. It’s much easier for me to express myself publicly on new topics and emotions now that I’m using the mouthpiece of music.

You say that you are not only the “happy girl”, but that you also have fears and worries. What are you currently most concerned about?

Steen: Of course there is a lot happening in the world that is sad and sometimes frightening. And I have a huge fear of loss and am often worried about my loved ones. You have to be careful not to get bogged down in that.

How do you keep your optimism even in difficult times?

Steen: It’s not always easy for me, despite my very positive attitude towards life. It’s also okay not to be consistently positive. But I have what my mum used to call a sunshine gene and it helps immensely, especially in difficult situations.

They also address supposedly taboo subjects. What are they exactly and why do you want to give space to these topics?

Steen: The song “Traumpaar” in particular isn’t exactly a feel-good song. It’s about domestic violence. It’s important for me to say that the song doesn’t reflect my situation. But I think it’s important to also address such topics and not just to sing about lightness and bright spots.

Despite your music career, you will continue to be in front of the camera on “Gute Zeiten, Schlechte Zeiten”. How difficult is it for you to combine both?

Steen: Of course I’ve got a lot on my plate right now, especially since I want to do everything justice. But the love for both passions, acting and music, and the euphoria about being able to live out both now gives me a lot of additional energy.

They undressed for Playboy for the second time in 2022. Would you do it a third time?

Steen: I could definitely imagine it. However, it is very important to me where the shooting takes place and what I associate with the city. If everything fits together, then I would definitely like to have this experience again.

You said then that you are happy with your “curves” today. It was not always like that. How important is body positivity to you and why do many women find it difficult to come to terms with their body and appearance?

Steen: Especially in times of social media, it is becoming increasingly difficult, especially for young people, to maintain a healthy relationship with their bodies. The constant comparison, possibly hurtful comments and the possibility of extreme editing of images and videos with filters. All of this means that you may question far too much instead of seeing for yourself whether you feel well and healthy.

Do you have a tip on how to get rid of self-doubt?

Steen: It’s not always easy for me myself. But I think it’s important not to compare yourself too much, to place more value on the opinions of people around you, instead of allowing yourself to be influenced from outside and listening to what’s important to you and what’s important to you feels right.

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