Frauke Ludowig: Between the Spotlight and Family Support

Frauke Ludowig: Between the Spotlight and Family Support

When the Tramuntana stirs the olive branches in Palma and the cafés along the Passeig Marítim still glow in the morning light, you could imagine a presenter thinking of a quiet moment somewhere here. Frauke Ludowig, the face of many TV evenings in Germany, has developed a feel for such moments over the past three decades: glamorous premieres, intimate home features and nevertheless a firm determination to be present at home.

A career of special encounters

The list of her meetings reads like a who’s who of the entertainment world: from final private conversations with global stars to moving encounters in Las Vegas. Ludowig recalls the moment with Michael Schumacher, Roy Horn’s slow recovery after the tiger accident, and the home feature with Arnold Schwarzenegger that even led to an international award. Such moments linger — not only as anecdotes, but as human experiences that have left a lasting impression.

The Remus Lifestyle Night — Mallorca’s little glamour festival

On the island, Frauke has long felt at home. Each year she hosts the Remus Lifestyle Night, an event that has become a fixed date on the island’s calendar between sea breeze and champagne glasses. When you arrive there, you hear the clink of glasses, murmured Spanish and German, and the rustle of straw hats. Marcel Remus knows how to stage surprises — and Ludowig plays the role of the charming bridge between the celebrity world and Mallorcan evenings.

Nervousness remains human

Experience does not mean infallibility. Even after decades on television, there are encounters that make her nervous. An interview with Hilary Swank, for example, tightly controlled by management, required intensive preparation. In the end, it was precisely that mix of respect and genuine curiosity that loosened the conversation. Perhaps that is what characterizes Ludowig: professional enough for the big stage, human enough for the small, quiet moment.

Mallorca as a place of longing, but not (yet) a home

She names Portocolom and Portopetro as her favorite spots on the island — coves where the sea seems a little clearer and the fish is fresh on the plate. A second home of her own? The idea appeals to her, but with her busy schedule it is currently impractical. So far, a stay in Mallorca remains a place of retreat and inspiration: watching sunsets, walking along the harbor, the chirping of cicadas in summer — small rural escapes that give great strength.

Family as a compass

What puts all the glamour into perspective is her strong commitment to family. Her parents need support, and her daughters Nele and Nika are the center of her daily life. She is particularly proud of Nele, who channels her creative energy online and has built an impressive community. Ludowig emphasizes: success is good, but in the end it matters who stands by your side when the cameras go off.

Looking ahead: media change and personal balance

Digitalization calls for adaptation, Ludowig says. Streaming and social media are changing the rules — yet classic formats still have their significance. You just have to find the right tone and meet people where they listen. For her, this also means time for exercise, strength training and small moments of indulgence in a hectic world. Nutrition is not a strict dogma; she prefers real moments, even with a piece of chocolate in between.

Long-term happiness in partnership

She has been married to Kai Röffen for more than two decades. Marriage is not a straight path, she says, but a constant rediscovery. The secret? Shared values, patience and work on the relationship — not only during summer nights in Mallorca, but on every ordinary day.

In the end, the image remains of a woman who combines glamour and down-to-earthness. Between red carpets and family life, Frauke Ludowig appears to be someone who has learned to appreciate both: the big stages and the small, precious moments that often lie between a broadcast and an evening meal at home.