Bergdoktor star in baby bliss: Andrea Gerhard shows off her baby bump
The Bergdoktor star Andrea Gerhard is expecting her first child.
Gerhard, 36, announced the news on Instagram on Wednesday, sharing a photo of herself cradling her baby bump. "We are so happy to finally share our little secret with you," she wrote. "We are expecting a baby!"
Gerhard did not reveal her due date, but she is thought to be around three months pregnant.
The actress has been married to her husband, actor Michael Roll, since 2019. The couple met on the set of the German TV show Der Bergdoktor in 2013.
Gerhard is best known for her role as Dr. Anna Weigel in Der Bergdoktor.
She has also appeared in the films Die Hebamme and Die Toten vom Bodensee.
Gerhard's pregnancy announcement has been met with well wishes from her fans and fellow actors.
"Congratulations to you and your husband," wrote one fan. "This is wonderful news!"
"I am so happy for you both," added another. "I wish you all the best for your future together."
Gerhard is the latest in a long line of Bergdoktor stars to welcome a baby.
In 2020, Hans Sigl, who plays Dr. Martin Gruber in the show, became a father for the second time.
In 2019, Ronja Forcher, who plays Dr. Lilli Gruber, gave birth to a son.
And in 2017, Monika Baumgartner, who plays Dr. Elisabeth Gruber, welcomed a daughter.
The Bergdoktor is one of the most popular TV shows in Germany.
It has been on the air since 1997 and has won numerous awards, including the Bambi Award for Best German TV Series in 2019.
The show follows the lives of the Gruber family, who live in the fictional village of Ellmau in the Austrian Alps.
Dr. Martin Gruber is a widower with three children who runs a medical practice in the village.
His sister, Dr. Elisabeth Gruber, is a veterinarian who also lives in Ellmau.
The show has been praised for its beautiful scenery, heartwarming stories, and strong characters.
It has also been credited with helping to boost tourism in the region.