Maria Wedig departs GZSZ after nine years

Actress Maria Wedig is departing the long-running German soap opera ‘Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten’ (GZSZ) after nine years. Her character, Nina Reichelt, will make her final appearance on August 13 following a dramatic storyline involving murders and imprisonment.

Wedig expressed her sadness regarding the departure on Instagram, stating, “After all these years leaving GZSZ, it was not my decision.” She described the recent weeks as a “rollercoaster of emotions” and shared her gratitude for the support received from fans and the production team.

Since joining the series in 2017, Wedig’s character underwent significant narrative arcs, including marriage, domestic violence, and legal struggles. Her departure marks the end of a major era for the character, who transitioned from a newcomer to a central figure in the show’s drama.