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GZSZ Confirms Valentina Pahde’s Exit, No Comeback Planned

The long-time Sunny Richter actor left in 2023 to pursue other projects.

Overview

  • GZSZ spokesperson Frank Pick told BILD on March 3 that a return is not planned, formally confirming Pahde’s departure.
  • Pahde portrayed Sunny Richter from 2015 until a 2023 pause, after which the character has not been part of the main cast.
  • In December 2025, she told BILD a comeback was not currently planned as she sought time to play different roles.
  • Her recent work includes ZDF’s Frühling, ARD’s miniseries Sexuell verfügbar, and a New Year’s episode of ZDF’s Das Traumschiff.
  • She also remains active publicly with festival appearances and the Planet Pahde podcast co-hosted with her sister Cheyenne.