people - Actress Ehrich: I'm now in the 'Mama-Drawer'
Actress Maria Ehrich ("Ku'damm") has been offered mother roles since the birth of her daughter two years ago, according to her own words. "I don't mind not playing mothers anymore. Now I'm being offered a lot of mother-related themes," said Ehrich on the sidelines of the "Frauen100" networking event in Berlin. In general, she enjoys playing strong women. One has to keep fighting one's way out of boxes, said the 31-year-old. "Now it's the Mama-box."
You can understand that in a way. "One imagines somehow for certain themes: 'Yes, we need someone who already knows the emotional depth or something like that''." Sometimes it's fun, but often it's too much.
Ehrich participated in the "Frauen100" networking event with other Women from politics, media, business, sports, and entertainment, which celebrated its three-year existence. Among them were US actress Rose McGowan ("Charmed - Magical Warriors"), CDU politician Julia Klöckner, and moderator Nazan Eckes.
Ehrich's shift towards non-mother roles has garnered interest among German filmmakers, as demonstrated by the diverse array of projects she's been offered lately. Despite enjoying roles that showcase strong female characters, she admits that the constant association with motherhood can sometimes be limiting. Many people, including directors and producers, often consider actresses with motherly experiences to bring a unique depth to certain roles.
