Honorary Award for Otto Waalkes
Will he soon return to the cinema?
Otto Waalkes is awarded the honorary award of the German TV Award. In the interview, he looks back on his career.
Otto Waalkes (77) is one of the most popular German comedians and has been inspiring an audience of millions for more than six decades. On September 10, the most famous East Frisian in Cologne will receive the honorary award of the German TV Award.
The founders of the German television award (MagentaTV, RTL, ZDF, Sat.1 and ARD) distinguish Otto Waalkes “as a personality who reinvented humor and comedy in Germany.
Waalkes will personally receive the award at the TV gala that the ZDF transfers. In conversation with the news agency spot on news, the exceptional artist talks about career highlights, a possible cinema comeback and why he doesn’t think about quitting.
You have already cleared numerous prizes in your career, now the honorary award of the founders of the German television award is added. What does the price mean to you?
Otto Waalkes: You always feel honored by honor prices – and in this case very surprised: It was not that long ago that my old shows in the media libraries were honored with warnings. That was almost too much of honor.
An honorary prize also invites you to look back: What highlights of your career do you particularly like to look back – and are there also projects that you have less good memories?
Waalkes: It is always the first time that you remember particularly well: the first LP, the first show, the first film – but it is also the last book that I made. I like to hide less good memories.
Many fans want to see them more often on television again. Could you imagine a big show or other appearances like last at “LOL”?
Waalkes: If the concept is right – why not?
Waalkes: I am just like my audience: I like to laugh. And I am just as grateful when there is something to laugh about, no matter who.
Nostalgia is trendy: Bully celebrates great success with “The Canoe of the Manitu”. Could you imagine a late continuation of your successful “Otto” films?
Waalkes: I am very happy for Bully and congratulate the film on this way. A pure “Otto” film? No idea. I’m almost afraid of every film in which Otto appears, becomes an Otto film.
Or maybe another “7 dwarfs” film?
Waalkes: I could imagine. Maybe a prequel: “Bubi – the legend lives”.
Finally, they also caused a sensation musically. 2023 Your “Friesenjung” version with ski AGGU and currently your song “Baby Shark” with Helene Fischer. Are further projects being planned?
Waalkes: I’m not a big planner. I let that come to me.
Her Prime documentary “My name is Otto” also attracted a lot of attention, in which she openly tell about your private life. How difficult did you like that?
Waalkes: It was long conversations that we managed about everything. But when the conversation came to my private life, I was surprised how the memories moved me.
What do you want for the next few years – professionally and privately?
Waalkes: I hope you enjoy what I do – and a lot of fun for the audience.
Do fans have to be afraid that they will retire at some point?
Waalkes: I’m afraid that I will make my threat and die on stage – but I don’t know if there are still tickets for the event.
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Source: Stern
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