Marisa Burger leaves Rosenheim-Cops: A farewell in style!

Marisa Burger leaves Rosenheim-Cops: A farewell in style!

She is a legend in the Bavarian television landscape: Marisa Burger, who has been seen as secretary Miriam Stockl in the popular series “The Rosenheim Cops” for many years. But after around 25 years in the criminal investigation department, the actress is now drawing a line in the sand and leaving the series. Loud TV feature film This is done out of the desire to reorientate oneself professionally and regain one's own freedom. She wants to make her exit “with dignity”.

Marisa Burger, who was born on July 10, 1973 in Altötting, goes by the full name Maria Theresia. So even though her name is written as Maresa rather than Marisa, she decided to change the “e” to an “i”. Her family, which comes from a Catholic background, chose biblical names: Martin, Matthias and Marisa. Above all, it is her mother who calls her Maresa. Her brothers, however, chose the nickname “the Mesi” for the actress.

A multifaceted life

Her path to acting was anything but straightforward. After graduating from König-Karlmann-Gymnasium in Altötting, Burger completed acting training at the Schauspiel München and graduated in 1992. A visit to the Mozarteum Salzburg in 1993 followed, and during her training she worked with greats such as Christiane Hörbiger and Martin Benrath. She received her first roles in television productions in “Der Bulle von Tölz” and “SOKO München” before joining the main cast of “Die Rosenheim-Cops” in 2002, where she has since become one of the most famous faces in the series.

But Burger has not only gained a foothold in acting. Since 2023 she has also published a book called "Never forget what your heart was like in the beginning. The courage to go your own way." carries. In it she reflects on life decisions and the courage to remain true to yourself.

Personal happiness

Marisa Burger has also experienced a lot in her private life. She has a daughter from her first marriage, which ended in 2014, and has been married to Werner Müller, the chief restorer at the Kunstmuseum Basel, since 2015. Müller brings two children from a previous relationship into the new family. The actress's life shifts between Munich and Basel, where she has found a new home with her husband and daughter.

Although her exit from “The Rosenheim Cops” will not only affect her free time and personal projects, Burger remains committed to art and acting. And even if some fans are now calling for the series to end after her departure, the memory of her 25-year journey in the Bavarian television landscape remains unforgotten. As part of the legacy she leaves behind, her character Miriam Stockl will continue to be present in the hearts of many viewers. She is now continuing on the path - with all the courage and determination that have always distinguished her.