Ansgar von Lahnstein

Ansgar von Lahnstein
Wolfram Grandezka as Ansgar von Lahnstein
Verbotene Liebe character
Portrayed by	Wolfram Grandezka
Duration	2004-2015
First appearance	Episode 2142 22 January 2004
Last appearance	Episode 4664 26 June 2015
Classification	Present; regular
Profile
Occupation	Businessman Banker
Home	Königsbrunn Castle Düsseldorf, Germany
Family Lahnstein family Father Johannes von Lahnstein † Mother Maria di Balbi † (biological mother) Francesca von Lahnstein † (legal mother) Half-sisters Carla von Lahnstein Sarah von Lahnstein Nico von Lahnstein Wife Nathalie Käppler (divorced) [2007–2008] Tanja von Anstetten (divorced) [2008–2011] Tanja von Lahnstein (married) [2014-] Sons Hannes von Lahnstein (son, with Tanja) Nick Brandner (son, with Lydia) Jannik Anders (son, with Mila) Daughters Kim von Lahnstein (daughtar, with Viktoria) Stepdaughters Emma von Lahnstein Grandfathers Dietrich von Lahnstein † Grandmothers Mimi Baxter † Uncles Ludwig von Lahnstein Aunts Carlotta di Balbi † Francesca di Balbi † Nieces Sophia von Lahnstein First cousins Hagen von Lahnstein Sebastian von Lahnstein Tristan von Lahnstein Helena von Lahnstein Rebecca von Lahnstein Leonard von Lahnstein Constantin von Lahnstein

Ansgar Eduard Johannes von Lahnstein is a fictional character of the German soap opera Verbotene Liebe (Forbidden Love). The character is portrayed by actor Wolfram Grandezka, who premiered in the role on 22 January 2004.

In 2012, Grandezka won the German Soap Award for "Best Actor" for his role as Ansgar.

Over the years, the role is identified as a classical macho-type character. He's known as a charismatic bad boy, who enjoys power, women and cigars. The character of Ansgar is shown as a ruthless businessman and is sometimes even compared to J.R. Ewing. Ansgar believes it's his birthright to inherit the estate of the Lahnstein family, and he'll go to as many links as possible to get his rightful place.

Ansgar's more softened side is shown when he becomes a father for the very first time. He cares deeply for his children and sees himself as a protector of their legacy. Ansgar also sees the needs of his children before his own.

In his love life, Ansgar is portrayed as someone who can fall in love deeply even trying to change his shady ways for the woman he loves. He eventually would put his power-hungry-self though. If Ansgar feels betrayed by someone he loves, he seeks for revenge no matter what. His arrogance and ruthlessness cost him many friendships and romantic relationships.

The role of Ansgar has become very popular among fans. Over the years, the character has created various relationships with a huge following. He proved most popular with his first wife, Nathalie Käppler, and later his cousin's wife, Lydia Brandner. The character was also named as being "the last real man on television". The popularity of Ansgar and his unique character have made him to a very important character to Verbotene Liebe.

Ansgar is the first-born son of Johannes von Lahnstein. His mother is Maria di Balbi, who has an affair with Johannes before he falls for her sister Francesca and marries her. Maria can't bare the thought of Johannes being with another woman and tries to kill him. She doesn't succeed but is committed to a mental hospital instead. Francesca decides to take care of the child Maria is expecting and names the boy Ansgar. Johannes, even though he loves Ansgar in his own way, has trouble bonding to his son. Ansgar feels the resentment of his father, while Francesca tries her best to be a good mother. Ansgar and Francesca have a close relationship. When she tragically dies in a car accident, Ansgar is heartbroken. He becomes more vicious against his own family. A part of him wants to prove himself to Johannes, while another wants to show him that he's even better than he is. After the death of Francesca, Ansgar spends a couple of years in Singapore, managing the foreign business of the family-owned Lahnstein Bank.