Education
Kästel studied at the University Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria between 2000-2004.
Kästel studied at the University Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria between 2000-2004.
Between 2004-2010 Kästel worked at the Staatstheater Mainz. She has also performed in other films and miniseries. Role on Verbotene Liebe (Forbidden Love)
In 2012 she landed the role of Countess Rebecca von Lahnstein on the hit series Verbotene Liebe, where she is still currently working.
Kästel gained international attention and praise for her performance when her character eventually fell in love with Marlene von Lahnstein (portrayed by Melanie Kogler).
Ultimately, Kästel"s character falls in love and has a romantic relationship with Marlene, which received an international following. Kästel was named one of AfterEllen"s "Top 25 Lesbian/Bi Characters on television (Right Now)" in 2013, along with her co-star Kogler.
They were two of only three non-English speaking stars to be named on the list. Despite the couple"s end in mid-2014 and Kogler"s release from the show, Kästel continues to act in a starring role.
