Schlager singer Beatrice Egli makes her acting debut in the Sat.1 series "Die Landarztpraxis"

Egli herself was thrilled about the new challenge on set. She revealed to her fans: "Ich freue mich riesig, endlich ein großes Geheimnis für euch lüften zu dürfen". The opportunity to embody a character and immerse herself in a new role was something very special for her, the singer said, according to the broadcaster: "Nun die Möglichkeit zu haben, eine Figur zu verkörpern und in eine neue Rolle einzutauchen, ist für mich etwas ganz Besonderes".

Egli's character on Sonnenhof

The challenge demands great respect, but brings her "unglaublich viel Freude". For the Schlager singer's loyal fans, the appearance means seeing the artist in an entirely new capacity.

In the series, Egli apparently plays a character who unexpectedly runs into her old friend Lilli Lamminger at the "Sonnenhof" in the fictional town of Weilhausen. Lilli is portrayed by 39-year-old actress Pina Kühr. The broadcaster did not initially provide further details about the specific content of the role or the number of episodes in which Egli will appear.

With this engagement, Egli is expanding her previous range of activities on German television. Alongside her music career and hosting duties, she has previously appeared on entertainment formats such as the series "Sturm der Liebe" or "Unter uns". However, she had not previously taken on a continuous or recurring acting role.

Broadcaster and air date

The new series carries the subtitle "Team Sonnenhof" and thematically ties into the genre of early-evening series that tell stories of personal fates and relationships in rural settings. The location Weilhausen is a fictional small town where the characters around the medical practice are situated.

Sat.1 had promoted the new show in advance with several teasers that also hinted at Egli's involvement. The official confirmation of her guest role has now come from the broadcaster. On social media, the singer had already pointed her fans toward a "großes Geheimnis" she wanted to reveal on set.

Reactions on social media were predominantly positive. Numerous fans expressed surprise and delight at the Schlager singer's move. Many voiced the expectation of seeing Egli in further acting roles in the future.

Reactions from the fan community

For the music industry, Egli's move is not an isolated case: several Schlager singers have ventured into acting in recent years, some with guest appearances, others with larger roles. With her engagement in the Sat.1 series, Egli joins this trend.

The specific filming period for Egli's scenes has not been publicly disclosed by the broadcaster. From the production's circle, it was only stated that the episodes featuring the singer are scheduled to air in late summer 2026. Her appearance thus comes after the series launch on June 29.

The series is produced by Sat.1 in collaboration with an external production company. The broadcaster did not initially provide detailed information about the casting of other main roles or the planned number of episodes in the first season. What is known so far is that Pina Kühr takes on one of the central roles as Lilli Lamminger.

Significance for Egli's career

With this engagement, Egli has the opportunity to solidify her fame beyond the Schlager scene with a broader audience. Early-evening series like the new show regularly reach millions of viewers in Germany, both on linear television and via the associated streaming platform.

Industry observers see the move as a logical expansion of the Egli brand, which has already taken on a wide range of engagements in German and Swiss television in recent years. The acting role could mark the start of further projects of this kind.

If the response to the appearance is positive, a continuation of the collaboration would be conceivable. The broadcaster has not yet made a definitive statement on this. What is clear is that with this engagement, the Schlager singer is expanding her previous sphere of activity and taking on a new artistic discipline.

Fans and industry observers will follow the premiere on June 29 attentively. Until then, the broadcaster is keeping further details about the character, storyline, and timeslot of the episodes featuring Egli under wraps.