Valentina Pahde reveals in an interview why her new series will surprise and what she appreciates about colleague Wilson Gonzalez Ochsenknecht.
In "Sunny – Who Are You Really?" (via TVNow) Valentina Pahdes (25) "GZSZ" role Sunny Richter can be seen in a series offshoot. As a latecomer, she received one of the coveted places in a photography masterclass and moved from the Berlin Kolle-Kiez to Munich. A party clique is waiting for them there, startled by a death.
From October 1st, three episodes of the event series will be available on the streaming portal, the fourth episode will be available one day later. Thereafter, one of a total of 20 new episodes will be shown exclusively on TVNow Monday through Thursday. RTL will broadcast the first two episodes once on October 1 at 8:15 p.m. and will then show a documentary. In an interview with the news agency spot on news, Pahde tells how she experienced the unusual shooting time in a quarantine villa, what she values about colleague Wilson Gonzalez Ochsenknecht (30) and what the documentary reveals about her.
You play the lead role in "Sunny – Who Are You Really?". How was it for you that your "GZSZ" role is at the center of a series?
Valentina Pahde: I was really happy to have the chance to show my role from a different perspective. Away from the "GZSZ" cosmos, because there is so much more to it. It was also a great honor for me as Valentina to be able to develop anew and, above all, to show what else I can do as an actor.
Why do you think that your role was chosen for a "GZSZ" series offshoot?
Pahde: Sunny is a very versatile character. She is young, dynamic, inquisitive and adventurous. The perfect mixture to tell exciting stories with her. Sunny is looking for herself and meets many new people who also have a story to tell. The viewer goes with her and hopes that everything will be fine and that she takes the right path. She always remains true to herself, has a helper syndrome and regulates things in her charming way.
What is the difference between the new series and "GZSZ"?
Pahde: There has never been anything like this on German TV. "Sunny" has a super American look and therefore looks very international. We show the story about Munich, the high society, parties and sex completely uncensored and therefore very pure and real. I think we shot a series here that will surprise and captivate viewers.
Why does Sunny decide to leave Berlin behind, is only the admission to the photo masterclass the reason?
Pahde: Sunny finally wants to create something of his own. Her architecture studies did not work out, she is only a partner in Emily's bag label and she has also driven her marriages to the wall. The decision to change something brings her to Munich – and the desire to find out what she really wants …
How will Sunny say goodbye to the Kolle-Kiez and how will she return?
Pahde: Of course, Sunny spends her last hours in Berlin – with her friends on a picnic. She also needed that, because her friends give her strength and positive energy on the way. But I can't say how she'll come back yet. A lot has happened in Munich and that makes a lot for Sunny. The question is therefore more whether she has found out who she really is and what the events have done to her.
They lived in a quarantine mansion with the entire cast during the shoot. How was that for you?
Pahde: That was a big challenge. I'm not a flat-share type at all, and having nine roommates at once was a challenge. We made the best of it and got along very well in our free time, prepared for the scenes and shooting days and worked together very focused. That was a great exchange and different from what you know. Usually you see each other on the set and then you're home in the evening. So we had the opportunity to be in constant contact and were there for each other when someone needed something.
Among other things, Wilson Gonzalez Ochsenknecht plays next to you. How was working with him and what do you like about him professionally and privately?
Pahde: Wilson is a really great and warm person. I only knew him from seeing him from the Munich days and got to know him from a completely different angle while filming. He is super helpful and attentive. I am incredibly happy to have met him and am delighted that a friendship has developed between us in the villa.
How has Corona changed the shooting?
Pahde: Since the main cast lived together in a villa, we were able to shoot "normally" together on set. The team had to keep the usual 1.5 m distance from us and wear masks. During the entire period of filming, we weren't allowed to go home, we weren't allowed to meet friends or family, we weren't allowed to go to the supermarket or anything like that. It was a special time. We were very isolated, but also safe from Covid-19. Despite everything, we were happy to be able to shoot at all and I wouldn't want to miss this time anymore.
How do you see your professional future, how long do you want to play Sunny?
Pahde: I definitely want to continue working as an actress. It is my absolute dream job and I am totally happy to be able to work in a job that I love. I would like to see many more roles in the future and that I can act out myself as an actress and, above all, show another side.
As an extra, the documentary "The Pahde twins – that's how we really are" will also be shown. What do the audience there learn about you and your twin sister?
Pahde: It's going to be very emotional. We are making a complete journey through our past so far. Meet old friends and very important people in our lives. I am happy to have had the opportunity to show more about myself and my private life in the documentary and I am very happy that my sister and family are also there. It will be exciting and very real.